Inside: Based on the funny book, "Creepy Pair of Underwear!" This is an easy holiday ornament for all ages. A fun craft to do with a classroom, multi-age homeschool or after-school activity. DISCLOSURE: This post includes "affiliate links". This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we may receive a small affiliate commission. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we would use...

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Inside: A free online typing game! KidsType.com makes it easy for kids to learn typing. Typing helps students work faster, stay focused, and reduces the risk of RSI. A skill that will last a lifetime!  This post may contain affiliate links.  Please read our disclosure statement for more information. "Why do I need to learn this?" our oldest asks at every turn.  With each new...

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Inside: Inspired by "The Pumpkin Book" by Gail Gibbons, these easy nature prints are a fun way to explore print-making and pumpkins with kids!  This post may contain affiliate links.  Please read our disclosure statement for more information. Fall has arrived in our hills! Since we live in the Midwest, our seasons are tied into local crops. The planting, the growing, and now the harvesting....

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Inside: A great nature activity after a hike! Collect flowers and use them as paintbrushes. This craft was inspired by Tomie dePaola's book, "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush." Great for all nature lovers young and old- toddlers, preschoolers, elementary, and teenagers too. This post may contain affiliate links.  Please read our disclosure statement for more information. Some children are born gatherers. While hiking, these are...

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Inside: Nature journals are a great way to explore nature as a family! Here's an easy, cheap method of setting up journals for your classroom, homeschool or summer nature hikes with low-mess, portable art supplies.  This post may contain affiliate links.  Please read our disclosure statement for more information. "Mama! Come see what we caught!"  Slipping shoes on, I watch our kids dance up our front...

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Inside: This all-in-one Math program playfully challenges kids! For kids struggling with math- and those who love it!- it builds Math skills through daily practice, with built-in rewards that kids love. With fun games to continue learning! Perfect for busy families, including homeschool & multi-age classrooms.  This post may contain affiliate links.  Please read our disclosure statement for more information. I realized the quiet voices in...

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