I love special events that are centered around science because the hype is contagious. It doesn’t take much to get me excited (case in point, I found cat mermaid fabric the other day and it made my week) but my kids don’t quite share my enthusiasm for the mundane. So when big events, like this…
These apple themed puzzles are great for skip counting! Work on skip counting by 2s with fun apple skip counting puzzles.Skip counting is one of those topics where practicing is the only way to learn it. But it’s so important to work on it because it comes in useful when learning other math concepts later….
This printable apple sudoku puzzle is a great logic game for kids! Work on deduction skills with a mini SuDoKu puzzle that is just right for kids! What is it about puzzles that is so much fun? I’m not sure, but I love SuDoKu. I find it soothing (not the impossible ones) and they make…
Make learning fractions with these fun apple fractions pages. Fractions can be a game for kids so they’ll want to learn and practice more.Oh fractions, how I do not envy you. Is it just me or are fractions a common enemy? That don’t follow the rules as easily as other math concepts we learn. But…
Ready to learn about sharks using hands-on and memorable activities? Look no further, it’s all planned out for you here in this engaged shark unit study!It is shark week. Arguably one of the most exciting weeks of the year. I’m not sure what it is about sharks, but they are pretty fantastic. And I love…
Practice digraph words for digraphs sh and wh with these digraph sliders. Find the words, make the words, write the words. This is day 4 of the Ocean Week. Remember to sign up for the newsletter for some extra freebies for Ocean week: How to Set up the Ocean Sliders The set up for…
I am not a control freak…most of the time. There are a few exceptions (especially other people loading the dishwasher, don’t get me started). I like to give my children space to explore their own thoughts and creativity. They can explore whatever topics they want, dress is whatever style their desire, and read whatever books…
Practice reading, writing, and ocean vocabulary with this fun and silly Roll an Ocean Sentence Printables. Ocean Silly Sentences are great learning fun.I miss the ocean so much. We moved to the desert in Arizona and I feel so landlocked! I am loving Ocean week because it makes me feel like I’m just a little…
Is everyone sick of Fidget Spinners at this point? Aside from the kids, that is? I have to admit, I kind of like them. Well my kids fell into the fidget spinner trap so now we own 4. Yes, 4! They were inexpensive at Target so…yeah. Anyway, I am big into minimalism right now so…
These sight word ice scream sundaes are a fun way to practice reading sight words and quickly! Match the words (and maybe eat some ice cream too!) I love a good ice cream sundae. It’s not something we eat often (I reach for the Ben & Jerry’s a bit too fast for sundaes) but man,…
I am so excited for the Fourth of July this year. We are finally going to brave some fireworks because we can actually see them from our house! I haven’t gone to fireworks in years. So, in preparation, I decided we needed to start celebrating with some fun math pages (and of course the Silly…
Reading practice is more fun when it’s silly! Make some silly sentences, practice reading, and have fun all at the same time! The Fourth of July is coming up quickly. We typically enjoy a quiet day, maybe have a BBQ or family get-together, and then head to bed at a normal time. I like my…