Spooky season is quickly approaching which means classroom parties, fall festivals, community activities, and trick-or-treating. These free printable Halloween bookmarks are perfect for any Halloween occasion involving children of all ages. Halloween Bookmarks Children love funny pumpkins, little black cats, and spooky ghosts. These bookmarks are made with friendly characters that will bring Halloween joy … Read more
What better way to build community, support local and national charities, and encourage active lifestyles for your family than participating in upcoming fun runs or 5Ks? There are several opportunities…
Print This Craft This Find and Color Activity gives kids a fun opportunity to recognize and identify similar shapes. The end result is a colorful picture that will find a prime spot to display on the fridge and a fun lesson at the same time. Trivia: Learning shapes not only helps children identify and organize … Read more
If you know me at all or follow me anywhere, you know that I have strong guiding principles which I live by. None stronger than leading with love. Radical love is my north star, not that I am perfect, but I try and frame everything and respond to everything with that lens. This makes it … Read more
Enjoy this Easter Egg Hunt clues with free printable as an indoor scavenger hunt that can be used in any home! It’s funny to think about but I’ve been doing Easter Egg hunts for more than 35 years!! When I was younger, Easter was a big family holiday for us. Lots of people over to … Read more
Are you looking for a fun way to practice sight words and strengthen fine motor skills? Q-tip painting sight words is a great way to do both. We even offer q-tip painting printables for younger children who are not yet working on sight words. With this activity, children will develop hand-eye coordination and strengthen hand … Read more
If you’re looking for a fun flower painting idea, you’re going to love this celery flower painting! With just a few simple supplies, kids will get to make their own by printing roses on paper. Toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids are sure to enjoy creating a rose painting using a simple celery rose stamp. … Read more
What feels like summer more than sunflowers? We’ve scoped out the brightest sunflower fields near Chicagoland! Getting lost in a sunflower field is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. Not to mention, they are the perfect backdrop to snap a few bright, happy photos to add to your summer collection. Many of these … Read more
Let’s face it- even though we know the importance of explicit, evidence-based phonics instruction, it can begin to feel a bit…. blah after a while. If you’re looking to liven up your phonics instruction, this Digraph Decodable Silly Sentences activity is for you. It’s the perfect combination of phonics and fun, all while making reading … Read more
Our family has been going to Brookfield Zoo Chicago for years, both with a membership and without. We live about 10 minutes from the zoo, so we’ve had tons of opportunities to learn the ins and outs of what to bring, when to go, and what to explore when you get there. What is the … Read more