Lessons & Activities

After watching a teaser about them on the news this morning, we decided to whip up our own Olympic Torch craft. It’s easy, it’s quick, and it’s a great way …

The discovery of the small gold nugget was made at Sutter’s Mill in Northern California. This discovery was one of the main events that led to the California Gold Rush in …

With topics ranging from science to history to math to current events, there has never been a day when we haven’t learned something from watching the daily video. While BrainPOP’s …

With all of the snow and cold weather we have had this winter, it may seem redundant to have a lesson on “ice” crystals, but that is what we did …

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it!  This simple and quick kids’ craft is all about color and creativity.  Whether your child chooses to create a heart with …

We have Mr. Popper’s Penguins lined up to read this week as part of our winter homeschool unit, so a penguin heart craft was the perfect way to kick off the fun. This penguin …

Today’s candy cane craft is great for improving fine motor skills and ties in with patterning lessons in the classroom. Enjoy! Beaded Candy Canes BEADED CANDY CANE ORNAMENTS Ages: 4+ (with …

We are kicking off the 25 Days of Quick Kids’ Christmas Ornaments today with one of our favorite easy and adorable crafts. This Baby Sock Snowman Ornament is quick to …

Ever since, the talk has been about snowballs and snowmen and when we might have enough snow to make them. Since we live in an area that will either get …

Break out your never ending supply of toilet paper tubes, some construction paper, and glue and your kids are ready to go. Display the completed butterflies on the fireplace mantle …

She always used Avon magazines, because the paper was thick and the layout and design of the pages always resulted in some beautiful beads.  So, when a new Avon magazine …

Instead of tossing them in the recycle bin, here are a few creative ways to re-purpose these simple cardboard rolls. What’s even better is that most of these crafts are …

Now, more than ever, it is important to make sure that the apps being used in the classroom are aligned to those standards. PunFlay’s new apps, Measurement and Word Wall, are two …

It is an inexpensive way to fill a rainy (or scorchingly hot!) day with a fun activity. The Recycled Create Container Craft is perfect for storing a handful of markers, …

Occupy and engage their curious minds with some of the educational iPad apps below. They are sure to keep your little one learning long after the school day is done. …

Paint chips have become a go-to craft supply, because they are free, come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are any color you could possibly imagine. With back-to-school …

What do we do with these boxes when the cereal is gone? Other than tossing them in the recycling bin, we can give them a new purpose! Magazine Holder – Keep …

Do you have a child’s artwork that needs to find a spot on the refrigerator for display?  Regular, everyday magnets will work, but they lack that certain something that makes …

With the Olympics on day and night for the next couple of weeks, it is a great time to introduce your children to some fun Olympics-inspired crafts, activities, and snacks.  …

There are only so many different types of backpacks out there and with the start of school, chances are that someone else is going to have the exact same backpack …