Alaska is best known as the northernmost U.S. state. In fact, this state is wayyy up at the top of the North American continent – not far from the Arctic Circle! Since Alaska was the 49th state, it was one of the final states added to the union. There’s a lot for kids to learn …
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The state of Arizona is home to expansive deserts, all kinds of wildlife (including some deadly species), and beautiful rock formations. It’s a great state to study with kids and that’s why these Arizona crafts for kids would make terrific art projects to share with your family! When you study geography with kids, it can get …
“Ohhhhh-klahoma where the wind comes sweeping down the plain!” I admit: The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Oklahoma is the musical. 🙂 And this state is probably best known for its wide open spaces and plains. But Oklahoma is home to lots and lots of wildlife – a lot …
The state of Utah didn’t become an official U.S. state until the late 1800s. This area was considered wild and undiscovered for many years, but once people started to move into the region, they found that Utah features plenty of amazing animals, gorgeous landscapes, and rich culture. When you’re ready to study this Western state …
Studying the letter P can such a fun lesson for preschoolers! Whether you’re using Letter of the Week or if you’re trying to help your child learn all the letters of the alphabet, it’s always good to include some hands-on crafts in addition to alphabet printables. That way you can work on letter recognition, phonics, …
Hello, my name is Kelli and I am addicted to Candy Corn. LOL! Seriously, why is it so delicious? Plus, the colors just scream Fall to me. The following Candy Corn Activities for Kids are sure to keep you and your children entertained, fed, and educated over the next few weeks! There really isn’t much better than …
Fall is a wonderful time of year to share with children. From going apple picking to visiting the county fair, it’s a perfect season for families to spend time together. Are you looking for fun and easy fall crafts and activities to do with your kids? There are TONS of fall craft ideas, featuring apples, pumpkins, leaves, and …
Fall is synonymous with harvest, which means…pumpkins!!! Around here, once the first weekend of September passes, we start seeing all pumpkin everything. Which is awesome, because I love pumpkins. Pumpkin pie is particularly popular in our house. 🙂 But there are plenty of ways to have fun with pumpkins that don’t involve eating them and these pumpkin …
West Virginia is located in the heart of Appalachia – the region of the U.S. situated among the Applachian Mountains. Due to its geographic location, the state is full of high hills, low valleys, and small villages. West Virginia is best known for its coal mines, but it’s also full of amazing wildlife, rich history, …
When you think of the state of Kansas, what comes to mind? Personally, I think of wheat fields, acres of farmland, and barns. Which is fitting, because one of Kansas’ biggest industries is farming. In fact, Kansas farms feature such varied products as cotton, soybeans, pigs, corn, wheat, and dairy! But there’s a lot more …
The state of Oregon is located in the Pacific Northwest, which means that it’s home to all kinds of cool creatures and fascinating habitats! When you’re ready to learn more about this area of the United States, be sure to try these fun Oregon crafts for kids as part of your geography lesson! These crafts include …
As more advanced crafting supplies have come on the market, classic crafting materials have kind of fallen by the wayside. But there are plenty of ways to use low-cost, easy materials to make crafts with kids! One of those classic crafting supplies is contact paper. And, even though we live in the age of the …