Why the Solar System Free Printable Learning Cards? My Mom has always said "If kids learn through play, give them great things to play with." She has always hunted out great things for me to play with that seemed to fit in the world of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. She fostered my love of science ever since I was two and walking around saying "I Hypopesize..." This is something fun, free and great for teaching the littles in your life - Free "trading cards" that teach them about the planets in our solar system. Do not get hung up on the details on the cards and think your kids can't understand them. 3 year olds can recite the states and capitols, if someone simply took the time to teach them! It is just amazing what little brains are capable of learning. Trading cards are HOT with kids -- I am still hanging on to my Pokemon stash so refer to these as "trading cards" and your kiddos will go crazy for them! I am sure you can find more trading cards on … [Read more...]
7 Ways Kids Learn From Cooking
A note from my mom: As our children get older, they are able to help out more around the house. They might even become eager to help out. One big (and sometimes exciting) way that kids can contribute to the household is by getting in the kitchen to cook. You might think that the main benefit of raising junior chefs is that it enables you to take a break from cooking every once in a while. You might even be like me and get excited about the idea of having your kids serve you breakfast in bed that actually tastes good. However, cooking can also be a very educational experience for kids. Here are 7 ways Kids Learn From Cooking. 7 Ways Kids Learn From Cooking Math This is probably the most obvious one. Whether they are measuring flour, counting eggs, sorting beans, or following the sequence of a recipe, math is a subject that figures heavily into cooking. Especially if you are baking and have to be more precise with your ingredients. Reading Breaking out the cookbooks and … [Read more...]
How Superior is Superior Wisconsin? LOTS!!!
WOW! From Wisconsin Point to Billings Park to Sweeden Sweets candy shop, the city of Superior Wisconsin lives up to its name.I was able to visit that lovely area because we went there on a family mission trip sponsored by YouthWorks. We stayed at Zion Lutheran Church. (I admit, even I couldn't resist the fact that Culver's was RIGHT NEXT DOOR!) During the day, we helped at Catholic Charities where we weeded and planted flowers for one of their residential sites. We also visited the Golden Living Senior Center. There we passed out snacks, played piano for the residents, and helped with the weekly Yahtzee tournament. (the winner gets a whole dollar!) Anyway, it was really fun. At Zion took turns with general chores and even we made our meals, including spaghetti, pulled pork, and mac `n cheese. In the evenings he had Family devotion time at Wisconsin Point one night and dinner at Billings park another. That was a time for us to focus on why we were serving others and our … [Read more...]
Free Travel Journal for Kids
Family travel is such a fantastic thing! New places, new experiences and new foods? Bring it on! We talked before about how Travel is great for homeschool kids - but any travel is wonderful for ANY kids! That is why we have a Free Travel Journal for Kids! One of the best things to do when traveling is JOURNAL!Write down where you went, who went with you, what you saw and what your thoughts were about it all! Why do you want a Free Travel Journal for Kids? Just think of the years to come, when you are older and you get to go through your old journals and remember your experiences. It will be fun to see your drawings, thoughts and notes from when you were younger! Ask your parent to get you a 3-ring binder with sheet protectors so you have something to store your memories in -- you can also add things like tickets, wrist bands and pictures to your trip notes! Parents? This is a great way for kids to look back at where they went and what they did while you teach them … [Read more...]
Summer Planning Binder Free Printable
My Mom has always had a "Summer Bucket List" for the family. Her list was something the entire family contributed to and, even though we knew we wouldn't get to everything on the list, we had something to work off of when we had free time. That is why I have a Summer Planning Binder Free Printable, so you can whip up a bunch of great plans to check off as you work your way through those no-longer lazy warm days. I LOVE checking a box and showing that I had something accomplished -- so this FREE set from me will help you all make a rough plan of what you want to see, read, do and visit over this summer. Ask for help to fill out "quiet time" or Acts of Random Kindness that you could do. It is great to focus on making other people smile! Like reading and want to avoid the summer "slump"? Make a reading list and visit the library! You can have a book or two for family car trips or when there isn't anyone available to play. I hope it helps you to not only look forward summer, but … [Read more...]
FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading
I am SOOOOO tickled to be going to Huntsville Alabama (Rocket City!!) next year that I totally have SPACE on my brain. This is a fun, FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading you can do with the little ones to help them not only avoid "summer slide" but encourage them in Math and Reading in a super fun way! Remember, it's not just for BOYS because it is a space them, us GIRLS can rock it out also! My Mom always had fun things like this with her for when we were waiting on a modeling job, at a table in the restaurant waiting for the food to arrive, or even waiting at the dentist to be seen. If kids learn through play, give them great stuff to work with! These ten worksheets in our FREE Educational SPACE pack for Math & Reading are perfect for helping your littles to master basic math and reading for those Pre-k to First Graders. By tracing letters, using flash cards, and even making a 3D shape, you can easily create a fun home-school lesson plan or simply enhance … [Read more...]
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