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Ocean Thumbprints Printable

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ocean thumbprint art project

I just love thumbprint projects! They always turn out SO cute! This thumbprint project with ocean animals is no exception. Your kids are going to love it! Materials Needed: Ink pad Printable There is no prep for this activity. To complete the projects, just have the child stamp their thumb onto an ink pad and then stamp it onto the page. There are blank spots where each ocean animal is, but you may need to guide the child on where to stamp. There are 8 printable pages in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: ocean activities, thumbprint projects

The Easiest Homemade Paint Recipe

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easiest homemade paint recipe

Did you know you can make your own paint?! Making homemade paint is simple and a great option when you don't have time to get to the store! This homemade paint recipe uses just a few ingredients that I bet you have in your pantry! Materials for Homemade Paint: 2 cups flour 2 cups salt 2 cups warm water Water-soluble food coloring Steps to Making Homemade Paint: In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Stir in the water and mix until completely blended. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: paint

Orange Bird Feeder

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orange bird feeder

If you're looking for a fun spring or summer craft, you have to try making an orange bird feeder! This environmentally-friendly bird feeder is great for kids because it's simple and doesn't take a lot of time to set up! You'll be feeding the birds in no time! Materials Needed: 3 small oranges or clementines nut butter birdseed paper towel roll hot glue gun twine or jute cord How to Make a Homemade Bird Feeder Cut two small oranges in half. Cut one small orange … [Read more...]

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Fourth of July Rockets for Kids

by Angela Thayer 1 Comment

Fourth of July Rockets for Kids

One of my favorite holidays is the Fourth of July! And one of my favorite activities to do with my kids is STEAM activities. I'm so pumped to share my Fourth of July Rockets with you because they combine two of my favorite things! These homemade rockets are simple and make a great STEAM activity. There are so many things kids can learn from this activity...problem solving, trying new ideas, engineering, and more! If you're looking for a fun and easy activity, you'll have to try this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, STEM Activities

4th of July I-Spy Printable

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4th of July I-Spy Printable

The 4th of July is just around the corner! If you need a quick idea to do in the classroom or at home, you have to check out my 4th of July I-Spy printable!! Not only do kids love them, but they help develop visual discrimination. The printable is in color and black and white. Each page is filled with pictures to find and count. After the pictures are counted, students can write the number in the boxes at the bottom of the page. In the end, you can see which picture had the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: 4th of July, i-spy

KiwiCo Subscription Review

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kiwico crates review

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more details. Are you curious about KiwiCo Crates? If you're like me, you like to look for reviews of a product before purchasing it. I love to hear what people like or dislike about it and it gives me additional insight that I can't find on the company's website. We have been using KiwiCo's monthly subscription service for a while now and we really love it! We have used several subscription services for … [Read more...]

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June Activity Calendar

by Angela Thayer 7 Comments

Summer is just about here! If you're wondering how to keep your kids busy this summer, don't worry! I've got you covered with my June Activity Calendar! Last summer I made activity calendars with one fun activity per day on it. I've heard from so many of you requesting calendars for this summer, too! So today I'm sharing with you my updated calendars. Here's how this calendar works... Download the printable at the bottom of this post. Click on the colored words on the calendar to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fun Kid Activities, Summer Activities Tagged With: june calendar, summer calendar

End of School Year Picture Books

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As the end of the school year approaches, it's normal for children and teachers can have mixed feelings! It's the end of a chapter, but also the beginning of another. Reading aloud a beautiful picture book is a wonderful way to close out the school year. I'm excited to share some of my favorite picture books with you today. Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol - This is such a sweet book about the importance of keeping the things that bring you joy forever in your memories. See You Later Alligator … [Read more...]

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Poppin’ Summer Gift Tag

by Angela Thayer 119 Comments

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See my disclosure policy for details. Are your kids into Pop It fidget toys? They are all the rage right now! Even if you don't love them yourself, your students may love them for an end-of-the-school-year gift! I put together a free printable tag that you can attach to a fidget toy. We attached them to pop bracelets, which is a great size for a gift, but you could use any size of pop-its! To assemble this end-of-year gift tag, … [Read more...]

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The Best Rhyming Books

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best rhyming books

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See my disclosure policy for details. I love to teach rhyming to kids! There are so many fun ways to teach rhyming, but one of my favorite ways is through picture books. Books are an excellent tool for teaching! I'm excited to share my favorite rhyming books with you today! If you have any favorites, I'd love to hear them in the comments. Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney- If you've read this one to a child, you know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Lists Tagged With: beginning readers, rhyming

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