The state of Michigan is one of the most northern states in the U.S. In fact, one of its borders is the country of Canada! But while Michigan has extremely cold winters, it also has plenty of wildlife, history, and interesting sights for kids to learn about as they study the state! Add to your …
Crafts
When you’re learning about farms with your kids, some of the farm animals you might learn about include cows, pigs, and chickens. But what about geese? These crafts are great to add to your Farm Animals Unit Study. Geese are common sights on farms, especially farms that have ponds or lakes. In fact, we see …
Parenting is not easy, is it? We’ve been at it for 18 years and it doesn’t get any easier. There are always issues to resolve, changes to make, and life stages to navigate – even as the kids get older. So I try to save all the handy parenting tips, advice and activities to use …
When you’re learning about farms with young children, one of the best ways to make sure they learn the concept is to focus on the farm animals! After all, kids of all ages love animals! And what better way to study these creatures than with hands-on crafts and activities! This is a fun addition to …
The Polar Express is one of my family’s favorite movies. Every winter, we watch that movie, but only this year I realized that there are plenty of things you can do that are based on that movie. My boys love printables and hands-on activities, so I thought, why not make fun printables and activities based …
When you mention Hawaii to your kids, do they think of beaches, sunshine, and volcanoes? Me too! Hawaii is an amazing place to study when you want to learn about geographical features and landscapes. For one thing, this state is actually made up of eight separate islands, which means that it has the fourth-longest coastline …
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 …
Have you been thinking of getting your preschoolers a pet? My little ones ask for a pet almost once a month and I’m not quite ready to take that step yet…lol. But a guinea pig makes a great first pet for kids! Guinea pets are small, easy to care for, and fun to cuddle! So …
New Mexico is located in the American Southwest. Because of its long history (people were living there long before Europeans explored North America), New Mexico is rich in culture. Which makes it a fascinating state to learn about with the kids! As you study this U.S. state, try some of the following New Mexico crafts …
My kids have always loved the story of Winnie the Pooh. We’ve read all of the original books and seen most of the movies. Through it all, one of their favorite characters has been Piglet. He’s the smallest of the group and he’s adorable. Plus, he has a lot of fears, so he’s a very …
“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 …
Peppa Pig is super popular with young children. In this cute British cartoon, Peppa lives with her family and spends time with all of her animal friends. She learns important lessons and she has fun too! If your little ones love watching Peppa Pig, they’ll have a blast making these adorable Peppa Pig craft ideas! There …