6-8 years

Make lunchtime extra special this November with Fun Thanksgiving Fact Lunchbox Notes! These easy-to-print notes will entertain your kids while they learn cool turkey day trivia. Add some seasonal fun to their lunchboxes with these quick, fun facts about Thanksgiving! …

Get ready to add some festive fun to your Thanksgiving celebrations with this Thanksgiving Gobble-Gobble Bingo game! Perfect for classroom parties, family gatherings, or just a fun at-home activity, this game is easy to set up and sure to bring …

Does the thought of teaching your kiddo to read (and spell) fill you with all sorts of insecurity? Where does a parent even start? Here are some proven, easy-to-use reading assessments to help you get started with confidence. Our oldest …

As parents, we are our children’s first teachers, and the steps we take early on can set them up for a lifetime of successful reading and learning. Here’s our guide to some key literacy terms, concepts, and tips that every …

Musical Leaves is a fun indoor activity to work off lots of energy on those days when the weather outside is less than wonderful and your kids really need some high-energy activity to keep everyone sane and happy! Free printable …

Worried about how you can help your child read better? You’re not alone! Let’s explore positive, gentle ways to support their reading journey, without discouraging their efforts. Understanding how to help your child develop a growth mindset about reading can …

Making a family day trip to a museum, farm, or anywhere can create a day that is both both fun and educational for your child. With a little preparation, you can turn these outings into fun AND enriching experiences that …

Sometimes you just want a little fun whether it’s you and one kid or the whole neighborhood. Here are twelve of the best games we’ve found with a handy printable set of instructions and score sheet. Enjoy! We’ve researched, analyzed, …

Need two quickie Halloween games for your kids? Try these spooky versions of Follow-the-Path and classic Tic-Tac-Toe games! Maybe for a Halloween class party or for some after school fun? Want to up the fun factor of a playdate or …

The candy has been bought, costumes are ready and the weather is cool. It’s the perfect time for your kids to do a fun Halloween Word Search while waiting for the witching hour and all that candy! Growing up, Halloween …

Dancing is a great way for your kids to burn off excess energy and have fun when the weather is awful and everyone is going just a little bit stir-crazy. Get them up and moving with these YouTube dances. We …

Helping your child learn how to summarize will greatly increase their ability to sift through details in order to recognize and communicate the main idea of a text, chapter or whole book. All of which are important for understanding and …

How to calm both your child’s “Mommy, Mommy, MOMMY” attention-seeking behaviors and your frazzled Mom nerves by actually noticing and interacting with your kids. The pay-off lasts long beyond that one moment. A little boy, about four, stood at the …

This leafy indoor/outdoor alphabet hunt lets kids get into the spirit of Fall with matching letters and colors. Add spelling to the hunt for older kids and the whole family can play! It’s finally FALL! I hope you are blessed …

With a small amount of planning you can give your kids an easy fun way to focus on what they need or want and not be overwhelmed by all the choices available when you make your trip the library. Kids …

Make your own garden stepping stones with just a few supplies from your local hardware store.  Great for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts or your own garden décor.  We’ve all seen those super cute garden stepping stones in magazines …

how to get kids to talk about school: what every parent must know

Geocaching wraps learning cardinal directions, following clues, and map reading in all the excitement of an old-fashioned treasure hunt. Players, known as Cachers, try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS. They can then share their …

With so many families moving toward self-sufficiency, organic food and homesteading interest in raising chickens is skyrocketing.  Here are five reasons you need a flock in your backyard. We didn’t get our first flock until we were grandparents when we …

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