Happy 2025! My last post about printing my hopeful Kamala prints has been staring at me every time I come back here. I am going to have to create 7 new posts in order to not see it anymore on my homepage, so that’s what I will do! I still love the prints, I love … Read more
FREE Summer reading programs and book logs for kids & teens — earn free books & more!! As parents, we know that connecting kids with books throughout the summer is SUCH a good thing. Summer reading helps them to keep their vocab and comprehension skills strong so those first weeks back to school are much … Read more
Happy Groundhog Day! Kids of all ages will love these printable Groundhog Day coloring pages. The pixel style page is a challenge. It is a fun way to strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. When I was younger I didn’t really understand what Groundhog Day was all about. I just knew we celebrated it … Read more
At Team Sparkle, we’re always looking for ways to make your life as an art teacher easier so you can focus your energy and time on your students – instead of being stuck behind a computer planning. With that spirit in mind, we are thrilled to introduce you to the Art Through the Ages (ATTA) … Read more
Invite your kids to enjoy a peaceful art session at home with this lovely Georges Seurat Pointillism for kids art activity! This pointillism art project is fantastic for both preschoolers and older kids who love to paint. It’s also a great activity for younger ones who are starting to learn all about shapes and colours … 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
Print This Craft Fun Wooden Spoon Puppets made with inexpensive supplies from the Dollar Store. The kids can create a wide variety of puppets with simple supplies. You just have to think outside the box. Trivia; Spoons  have been used as eating utensils since Paleolithic times. It is most likely that prehistoric peoples used shells … Read more
I recently discovered my old-school potholder looms when I was reorganizing all my art supplies and materials in the basement. (Well, my daughter did the organizing since she could “not live with the mess one more minute,” as spoken like a true Virgo.) The loops were old and in bad colors, like the ones that … Read more
Grab this printable list of FREE Summer Activities for Kids and start planning for an awesome summer or staycation! May is always that time I start planning for warmer weather and (this summer especially) hunting down some fun & free summer activities near me for both kids and our family. If your family is planning … Read more
