Looking for screen-free fun or simple ways to keep kids engaged? This section includes some of our favorite activities — from scavenger hunts and crafts to hands-on STEM ideas. Most of these have been tested in real life (usually at the kitchen table) and are perfect for home, classrooms, or just rainy afternoons.
Butterfly worksheets have always been one of our favorite ways to sneak some learning into spring and early summer days. Whether we’re indoors tracing and counting or out spotting butterflies in the backyard, there’s something about these colorful creatures that just clicks with young kids. This collection of printable butterfly activities covers everything from pre-writing…
Letter A activities are one of the easiest ways to kick off early literacy, especially with so many familiar words like apple, ant, and alligator to build from. These hands-on ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids connect sounds to letters while practicing fine motor skills, early vocabulary, and basic science. Whether you’re doing a full…
When it comes to our first day of homeschool ideas, I’ve learned to keep it relaxed but meaningful. This year marks our sixth homeschooling anniversary, and it’s funny looking back, I still remember how nervous I was that very first day! Now, we’ve found our rhythm, but I still love making that first morning feel…
First day of homeschool printables have become a little tradition in our house. We never start with a full schedule, instead, we ease in with photo signs, silly icebreakers, and a few keepsakes I know I’ll stash in our portfolio. Over the years, I’ve realized the first day doesn’t have to be perfect, it just…
Father’s Day activities for kids have always been a big part of how we celebrate—especially when my son gets to take the lead. Over the years, we’ve skipped the store-bought gifts and focused on things he can make or do himself, from silly crafts to backyard games. It’s those personal touches that make the day…
Preschool worksheets were a lifesaver when my son was just starting out—he loved having “his own schoolwork,” and I loved how much he was learning through play. These printable preschool activities helped us build routines around early reading, counting, and fine motor practice without needing anything fancy. Whether you’re working on letter recognition, tracing, or…
May printables are a great way to bring seasonal learning into your homeschool or classroom while exploring fun holidays and observances throughout the month. Whether you’re recognizing cultural contributions during Asian Pacific Heritage Month, diving into galactic adventures on Star Wars Day, or celebrating Mother’s Day with heartfelt crafts, these free May-themed worksheets offer something…
Using a Father’s Day handprint printable has become one of our favorite traditions, something simple, messy, and meaningful that Dad actually keeps. Over the years, we’ve tried lots of handprint and footprint crafts, but these are the ones we come back to. They’re easy for little hands, make sweet keepsakes, and always get a smile…
History worksheets have been one of our favorite ways to make the past feel real. Whether we’re learning about U.S. presidents, ancient wonders, or cultural celebrations, having something hands-on helps bring the stories to life. This collection includes the printables we’ve used to explore everything from the Declaration of Independence to the Great Wall of…
Ant activities for preschoolers have been some of our favorite ways to mix learning with play. When my son was younger, we explored how ants live and work together through crafts, sensory bins, and preschool science worksheets. These kinds of hands-on activities always sparked his curiosity—and they’re perfect for helping preschoolers build fine motor skills…
Hedgehog printables have become one of our favorite ways to combine learning and fun during fall nature studies. From life cycle diagrams to alphabet tracing pages, these activities have kept my son engaged while exploring everything from hibernation habits to woodland habitats. Whether you’re planning a themed week at home, adding to your classroom centers,…
Crab activities for preschoolers are a fun way to explore ocean life while building early learning skills through play. When my son was younger, he loved anything beach-themed—so crabs quickly became a favorite topic during summer learning. From creative crafts to simple preschool science worksheets, these crab-themed ideas are designed to spark curiosity, improve fine…
Earth science worksheets have always been one of our favorite ways to explore natural phenomena in a hands-on way. As a homeschool mom, I’ve found that topics like rocks, weather, and landforms are much easier to understand when kids have visual, interactive activities in front of them. From rock cycle coloring pages to Earth Day…
Shapes and colors printables have been a key part of our early learning routine for years. As a homeschool mom, I’ve found that hands-on activities like these make it easier for kids to learn shape recognition, color names, and early math concepts. Whether we’re working on color by number worksheets or tracing 2D shapes, these…
Star Wars Day activities are a big deal in our house, and over the years we’ve created a huge collection of fun and educational ideas to celebrate May the 4th—and enjoy year-round. Whether you’re planning a themed homeschool day, a classroom celebration, or just a bit of galactic fun at home, this page is packed…