Have you ever wondered exactly where the animals in the artic live? Do they all live in one area, spread out, somewhat mingled? Maybe you’re just curious which animals are more likely to run into each other. This map activity set is great for research into where the arctic animals live and then marking it…
We’re using LEGO to learn more about snowflakes! Make some different snowflakes, learn about the life cycle of a snow, and pay with LEGO! What’s to lose? LEGO Snowflake We’ve likely all heard that no two snowflakes are the same. And that’s true but scientists have identified many different categories of snowflake. In fact, there…
Winter is such a great time for drawing and writing and staying inside where it’s nice and warm and cozy. This I Can Draw and Write Winter set is perfect for getting your kids motivated to write and illustrate their own winter stories! I Can Draw and Write Winter I love the idea of winter….
LEGO, learning, and an adorable reindeer. What’s not to love? Add some LEGO fun into your reindeer or Christmas unit this year! The LEGO Reindeer This LEGO Reindeer is absolutely adorable and I am so excited to share him with you. I named ours Dizzy because he’s silly and spins a lot. That’s what you…
Learning about culture is important. For one, understanding other cultures helps people develop empathy and I think the ability to have empathy is one of humanity’s strongest assets. So we need to nurture that ability as much as possible. The winter holidays are a perfect time to work on learning about other cultures and religions. For…
My kids are suckers for puns. Which is great, because I am as well. There’s nothing quite like a well-placed pun. So I know when I combine school work and puns, it’s going to go over well. These addition snowman riddles with puns are so much fun. It’s great practice for addition facts under 20…
We’re always looking for something to get my kids engaged in learning – that’s basically my entire site! Sometimes it just means having a visually appealing mat to work through addition problems. Winter Addition Mats These winter addition mats are perfect for kids who: need addition practice want to play with their math need a…
I think I am obsessed with mini erasers. I stalk the Target Dollar Spot. And then I pick up every single one they put out. So I have to make pages to go with them or the obsession is slightly unjustified. (Find many more Mini Eraser Themes Here!) These Winter Mini Eraser pages…
Hands on addition helps kinesthetic learners practice their math in effective ways! These winter addition mats are great for hands on learners! We bought one of those little tubs of fake snow and my kids honestly think we will be able to build a snowman with it. I hate to bring it out and disappoint…
Sleuthing can be tricky business but it’s made easier with code breakers. This Winter Addition Code Breaker is sure to attract some unwanted attention.The Winter Multiplication Code Breaker was such a huge hit, and I had so many requests for an addition version, I decided I had better hop to it and get it done. …
Winter Addition Puzzles are perfect for some quick math practice. No prep; just print and hand the pages over. Addition is more fun when its hands on. It’s been cold and rainy here which is kind of a bummer. Later in winter we can take a short drive to make a snowman but for now,…
Winter is a time of enjoying the snow, hot chocolate, sitting in front of the fire, etc. It’s also a time for being stuck inside with kids who don’t know how to burn off energy in non-destructive ways. I’ve found that games, even non-moving games, are the key to our sanity. Games for fun, games…