I know lots of preschool teachers are probably looking for some easy Halloween themed projects for their kiddos to do in the next couple of weeks, so I wanted to share this great roundup.

Red Ted Art has a ton … Read More...

Story baskets are a fun way to make a well-loved story a little more fun when you’ve read it a bunch of times, or to engage kids who need something more visual during readaloud time.

The Imagination Tree has a … Read More...

This time of year — whether you’re heading into fall or spring where you live — seems like a good time to go on nature walks. We always seem to do it more in the fall, and my daughter loves … Read More...

Harry Potter learning activities are always a hit, but maybe even more so around Halloween time.

This Revelio charm science experiment is a great one to do any time of year at home or in the classroom.

It involves a … Read More...

Hiking with kids can be a lot of fun, but sometimes they get a little bored or we want to add a learning activity to the mix while we’re outside.

Check out the finding north game from Go Science … Read More...

Making salt crystals is an easy STEM activity that you can do a million different ways. If you’re looking forward to (or currently experiencing) the cooler weather of fall, maybe even with a touch of frost on the leaves, this … Read More...

When kids are learning numbers, they actually have to learn a lot of things: the number shape itself and what it means, as well as the word that stands for the same number.

Three-part cards are a great way to … Read More...

Lacing cards are lots of fun for little kids who are learning this important fine motor skill, and having them holiday themed makes it even more fun.

The printable Halloween lacing cards from Homeschool Preschool are cute and simple to … Read More...

When I was a kid my great-grandfather must have grown Indian corn, also known as flint corn, because there was always some of it around during the fall holidays. The multicolored kernels are really cool and make a great decoration, … Read More...

Mini books are great little activities for kids who are learning to read. These books usually have just a few pages and focus on specific vocabulary kids might be trying to recognize, such as color words or numbers.

1 + … Read More...

Fall is a great time for getting kids moving outdoors, or even in the classroom on rainy days.

Take inspiration from the stuff of the season with this fall gross motor movement game from Gift of Curiosity.

Grab the free … Read More...

Even though it doesn’t remotely feel like fall where I live, I am so ready for changing leaves, pumpkins, apples and all the fun stuff that comes with the new season.

Fall-themed lesson plans are so much fun for littles, … Read More...

My daughter came home the other day talking about 9/11, which is something we’ve never really talked about at home, but is of course a big part of recent American history and something kids do need to learn about.

Whether … Read More...

I know most schools have started back by now (and indeed my daughter has been in school for three weeks) but it’s never too late to get to know your new teacher.

This get to know your teacher printable from … Read More...

Kids often go through a mystery phase where they love stories with a bit of suspense and clues they need to follow to solve a mystery. My daughter has been in this phase for a few years now and I’m … Read More...

Corn is in season now through the fall so now and for the next few months would be a good time to use corn in a science project.

Little Bins for Little Hands has a great experiment where students learn … Read More...

Bear counters are fun for all sorts of things, from just playing with them to counting, sorting, weighing and making patterns.

The Measured Mom has a great collection of free printable pattern strips for use with bear counters.

With these, … Read More...

Little kids in particular seem to love a theme in the classroom or the homeschool room because it can help keep them engaged across a variety of activities.

Pinay Homeschooler has an amazing package of activities for preschoolers with a … Read More...

If you’re looking for a prop for first day of school photos or a fun way to decorate a classroom on the cheap, check out this adorable and easy to make pool noodle pencil.

I love how she added a … Read More...

I am totally in love with this hula hoop lasso game from Raising Dragons.

If you have hula hoops, jump ropes (or string) and balls you can set it up quickly and the kids will play with it for … Read More...