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Corn husk dolls are one of the earliest known play items in the Americas. Native American children played with them long before the first pilgrims arrived on these shores. When early American colonists settled here, the Native Americans helped them survive by introducing them to corn and its many uses. Among these uses, colonial children…
Are you and your family planning a beach trip this summer? Or are you reminiscing about your last beach vacation or planning one for one next summer? A beach vacation is a perfect way to spend quality time together and make some wonderful memories that will last for years. Having fun together, whether it’s in…
Free Printable Thanksgiving Math Game (for Multiple Ages) “Mom, I want some fun math games, too!” That was the request my fourth grade daughter had recently. While she’s knee-deep in fractions, my first grader is still learning basic math facts. He plays a lot of math games to help him learn them, and big sis…
Looking for a unique, creative, and gorgeous fall craft? This 3D Paper Art Craft is the perfect choice for older children, teens, and adults looking for some artistic inspiration this autumn. Below, you’ll find all of the free printable PDF templates that you need to make this craft as well as printable instructions. The end…
Kids love making bubbles! I mean REALLY love bubbles. Below you’ll find a great video demonstrating how to create your own unpoppable bubble solution and a printable recipe. It’s easy, and you probably already have the ingredients you need. (And if you don’t, it’s super easy to find them!) Educational Ideas for the Unpoppable Bubble…
My kids are reluctant readers, which means I have to work pretty hard to get them to read anything outside of their normal. I’ve had to come up with creative ways to get my kids to read. During the summer, though, I like to add incentives to their reading programs by using a summer reading…
Did you know that March 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday? To celebrate, we’re sharing Free Printables for Reading and Dr. Seuss . We hope you enjoy them! Please feel free to share them with your friends by sharing the link to this post. What if you’re not interested in this week’s freebie topic? No problem!…
If you’re a last-minute kind of person (like me!!), then you’ll love these free printable valentines! In fact, we have three different sets of free Valentine’s Day printables just for you! One year I printed out lots of Valentine’s Day messages and cards and put them in my husband’s car, on the bathroom mirror,…
You will L-O-V-E love these free printable valentine cards! There are 12 large cards in this digital PDF download. You can use them for family and friends alike. Simply print on your choice of card stock or plain paper, trim, fold, and write a short message on the inside!
Do you homeschool year round? We do, and we love it! Years ago when I first started homeschooling, year-round homeschooling wasn’t something I even considered. To be honest, I didn’t even realize it was something people actually did. In fact, when I first heard about it, I thought it sounded crazy. Who does that? And…
Since 2012, a real estate firm has been providing 24/7 live video stream of an active pair of bald eagles in their nest in Southwest Florida. Each season brings many smiles, laughs and even some tears. Tune in to watch these special raptors! You will fall in love with them just like Dick Pritchett’s staff…
I hope you and your family can use this Counting Bears Printable in your home. Math manipulatives are a valuable learning tool for children of preschool age on up through elementary and middle school! Number sense is a vital skill for young children to learn. They learn mathematics through counting, taking away, adding, and counting…
