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January 19, 2017

Get Kids Excited About Doing Good with a Kindness Coloring Page

There's a million reasons that it's important to teach kids to be kind, but doing acts of kindness shouldn't be a chore. In order for kids to develop a habit of kindness they need to see that doing good is both do-able and enjoyable. Kids need to learn that being kind isn't just good, it's also a lot of fun! That's where this kindness coloring page come in. You can use it to get kids excited about doing acts of kindness. Keep reading for the … [Read more...]

June 22, 2016

Fruit Slices File Folder Game

Printable Fruit Slices File Folder Game

Keeping kids happily entertained while you get something done is such a lifesaver when you are a parent or teacher of young kids. A file folder game or a busy bag is an independent activity for kids that you prep once for them to do again and again. They can be a great way for kids to practice new skills, while you get to go to the bathroom in peace! If your kids love to learn and play with file folder games (or if you need a simple one to … [Read more...]

March 4, 2016

Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool

Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool

There's lots of simple learning to be had with this printable dinosaur pack for preschool (and kids in kindergarten)! I can't remember a time when dinosaurs or dinosaurs fossils would not be popular with kids, I mean they were a huge hit when I was growing up and they seem to be even more popular (and awesome) today! Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool This pack is great for rainy days when you can't go out and play and you want your kids … [Read more...]

January 13, 2016

Valentines Day Printable

Valentines Day Printables

With the most lovable holiday just around the corner, we're sharing a learning Valentine's Day printable for your kids! They will be able to practice some basic math skills with these. (affiliate links included below) Valentines Day Printable These lovely Valentines Day printable set has two pages that focuse on basic math. On the first worksheet kids have to count the number of dots in each of the balloons and connect it to the child that … [Read more...]

December 2, 2015

Christmas Printables for Kids: Presents

Christmas Printables for Kids

Kids love Christmas presents. In fact if you ask your kids what is their favorite part of Christmas I'm sure they'll say presents 99% of time. So why not have them learn with these fun Christmas printables for kids as they have lots of presents in them? Learning is always more successful when kids are motivated and your kids will love these present-themed Christmas printables! (affiliate links included below) Christmas Printables for Kids: … [Read more...]

October 5, 2015

Halloween I Spy Printables

Halloween I Spy Printable

Spookiest time of the year is fast approaching! Let's celebrate with these fun Halloween I Spy Printables! Halloween is one of the most fun holidays for the kids as they usually are fans of all things ooey, gooey and scary cute. Use these Halloween I Spy printables as learning activity for preschool and kindergartners or as a fun boredom buster for kids of all ages. Printable Halloween I Spy Games If you're kids are eagerly anticipating October … [Read more...]

September 8, 2015

Printable Fruit Pack for Preschool

Printable Fruit Pack for Preschool

Fruits or veggies? I'm sure your kids would choose fruits over veggies all the time so I'm sure they will enjoy this printable fruit pack for preschool! As a kid I would choose fruit over veggies all the time too but now I admit I can have a hard time choosing between a carrot to munch or an apple to eat! Printable Fruit Pack for Preschool This pack is great for rainy days when you can't go out and play and you want your kids to have some … [Read more...]

August 24, 2015

20 Free Printable Busy Bags

20 printable busy bags for kids!

Are you as obsessed with busy bags as we are? You should be! They're self contained little activities that kids can do independently during quiet time or on the go. You put them together once and kids can do them again and again which is what makes them so great. These free printable busy bags are super easy to put together--just print and play! Affiliate links included below. To make printable busy bags last longer you can … [Read more...]

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