Read Aloud Magic

10 Benefits of Reading Out Loud to Kids

Whether you are an elementary school teacher, a homeschool educator, or a loving parent, the secret is out: you can have an incredible impact on children by reading aloud to them. In our March blog post, we take a look at ten amazing benefits of reading out loud to children of all ages, so you can create more read-aloud moments either in the classroom with your students or at home with your children. Read on to find out more. Read More

Valentine’s Day Creative Writing Prompts

Valentine's Day Creative Writing Prompts

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Celebrate with a creative writing activity your students will love. Check out the following creative writing prompts, and use some or all of them with your class in honor of Valentine’s Day. Read More

Make Magical Ice Bubbles

Make Ice Bubbles

Make the most of freezing January temperatures, bundle up the little ones, and head outside for a fascinating winter science experiment! Children will love discovering the beauty of frozen bubbles with this easy and fun activity. Grab a bottle of bubbles and head outside with us to make magical ice bubbles. Read More

Christmas Carol Brain Teaser Puzzles

Christmas Carol Brain Teaser Puzzles

Who doesn’t love a good rebus puzzle? In the spirit of the holiday season, we put together a clever brain teaser activity your students will love. Can they solve all the Christmas rebus puzzles in this free printable activity? Give it a go with your class! Read More

Math at the Movies

Use Math Skills to Plan a Day at the Movies

Give your students real-world math skills practice with a fun activity featured in our November blog post. Children will practice counting money, telling time, and calculating percents and fractions of the whole as they plan an outing to the movies. Read on to find out more! Read More

Pumpkin Five Senses

Pumpkin Five Senses Project

Autumn has arrived! Celebrate the season with an activity that introduces the five senses to little ones. In this easy activity for young learners, children will explore a pumpkin using their sense of sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We include a free printable five senses worksheet to make this activity extra doable and fun. Read on to find out more. Read More

Make a Back-to-School Photo Frame 3 Ways

3 Ways to Make a Back-to-School Photo Frame

Welcome back to school! Celebrate the first days of school with an adorable keepsake photo frame students can make out of popsicle sticks. In our September blog post, check out our easy tutorial for making a back-to-school photo frame three different ways. Read on to find out more and get started. Read More

Practice Spelling with a Giant Backyard Scrabble Game

Play an Outdoor Spelling Game

Get outside and practice spelling skills with a backyard game your whole family will love! In our August blog post, we share a quick and easy tutorial for making jumbo alphabet letters that kids can use to spell words Scrabble-style on the lawn. Read on to find out more. Read More