Handwriting isn’t the most exciting task for most kids. I know my kids have never taken to handwriting practice and it definitely wasn’t my favorite as a kid. But there were times that I was motivated to write – like when it was fun! I remember a lot of fun writing projects (and probably forgot…
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…
Enjoy the stars a bit more with Harry Potter Astronomy. Learn about relevant constellations, Jupiter’s Moons, and star gazing!One of the few subjects in Harry Potter that nearly directly translates to the muggle world is astronomy. They didn’t study it quite like we do and it seems that astronomy was much more important in the…
With the big eclipse coming up in a few months, we decided it was time to delve into a bit of astronomy. Truth is, my kids have always been interested in space. I think most kids have at one point or another. I mean, it’s huge and mysterious. Plus, aliens. We decided to start close…
Make math hands on and fun with space addition mats. Counting, addition, ten frames, and all the great ways to practice addition!A good space theme seems to be highly motivating to my kids! Any bit of space in a project and they are in. I think it may be in part because they can stall…
Make learning to count exciting with Space Counting Mats! Practice counting to 10 or simple addition with the free printable mats. Space is a fascinating place. Full of awe and wonder. I think it’s one of the first themes a lot of kids attach on to. Not only can they clearly see into it every…
Learn to read and practice silent e words with a space easy reader! The Great Space Race is a fun way to practice reading silent e words. Easy reader books motivate my kids to read and such a great level. I couldn’t resist making a space themed one! This is the last day of Space week! …
Learn to read in space! Or maybe just on Earth but pretending to be an astronaut. Learn to read with a fun space CVC game for short u words. We had a reading breakthrough a few days ago. One of those moments where he couldn’t do it and then he could. Seriously, it was 5…
Space fact families combine addition and subtraction with space fun. Learning with space fact family mats is feels less like learning and more like fun. Whenever we do big themed weeks like this Space week, it seems to bring out some really strange and random questions. But I love these questions because they tend to…
Hands on addition gets better results! Use this space number line to promote hands on learning! Practice addition, subtraction, skip counting, and more. There are many ways to practice math and I think they are all valuable. I like to introduce my kids to as many methods as possible so they can find at…
Space addition is more fun with riddles and breaking codes. Bring out your inner sleuth and practice some addition facts! My niece is 3 and loves space. All things space. I think it’s genetics, but either way. Her favorite thing in space is Phobos – a moon of Mars. I just read that Phobos is…
Need a fun activity for a space unit? Space SuDoKu is sure to be a logical hit (in more ways than one…). Free SuDoKu puzzle for kids K-3rd. Somehow Space is the most mysterious and therefore exciting job for kids. When I think about being an astronaut now, I wonder if I’d be able to…