Archive for May, 2009

Sidewalk Chalk – My Favorite Learning Tool

When the weather is nice, the kids (and Mom) are itching to get outside and play.  I personally like the playing to learn approach. Did you know there’s an outdoor world of math and reading fun that awaits you and all you need is sidewalk chalk, dice, and your imagination?  Anything we can do inside [...]

Encouraging Pretend Play

Children explore the world around them and learn through pretend play. With so many passive activities like watching TV and playing video games, we sometimes need to encourage our children to pretend play. Here are a few suggestions on how to get those creative juices flowing for both you and your child.

How to Make a Girl’s Journal

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a teen or pre-teen girl or female friend, then you might want to consider a handmade journal. Use these tips to get started, then use your own creativity to create a personalized work of art. These journals also make great birthday or graduation gifts.

Ohio State Bird & Flower Coloring Page

#homeschool Today’s coloring sheet – cardinal with the scarlet carnation. This is the state bird and flower of Ohio. Use this cardinal coloring page as part of a bird study, forest animal study or a state study. Be sure and check out the cardinal worksheet as well. Both of these science printables are great [...]

Winnie the Pooh Gift Box

Pink Winnie the Pooh gift box to print and make. Print one of the lid top and one of the bottom on card stock. Cut out, fold and glue in place. Now you have a wonderful little gift box that is perfect for all your feminine friends who love Winnie the Pooh. Click on the [...]

Coloring Sheet Cardinal in Dogwood Tree

Today’s coloring sheet – cardinal with dogwood. Use this cardinal coloring page as part of a bird study, forest animal study or a state study. Be sure and check out the cardinal worksheet as well. Both of these science printables are great resources to use with your homeschool science curriculum.

Cardinal Worksheet

Today’s Bird Worksheet – the Cardinal  You can use this worksheet on the  cardinal for your animal notebook. Print out this animal research and get busy learning all about this interesting bird.