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.
Thanksgiving homeschool activities are one of my favorite ways to keep learning fun during the holiday season. When my son was younger, we always slowed down that week, but I still wanted lessons to feel meaningful. Adding Thanksgiving-themed games, worksheets, and crafts gave us just the right mix of structure and celebration. Whether you’re cooking…
Math worksheets don’t have to feel like busywork. When my son was younger, I noticed he stayed far more engaged when math practice had a seasonal twist, whether it was counting Valentine’s hearts, graphing autumn leaves, or solving simple problems with Halloween pumpkins. These kinds of themed activities helped turn abstract concepts into something he…
Use this fun Writing Prompt Generator to create one of over 130,000 unique story ideas, just click each button to get started! Writing Prompt Spinner Who Where What Writing Prompt How to Use This Writing Prompt Generator Tap the Who, Where, and What buttons to spin up a random character, setting, and situation. Once all…
Use this free time calculator to find out how many days are left until major U.S. holidays, and figure out your 100th day of school based on your start date. Time & School Day Calculator Reference date 100th Day of School Enter your school start date to compute the 100th day. School start date (optional)…
This free Random Color Generator is perfect for homeschool lessons, preschool classrooms, or just adding a playful twist to learning at home. With one click, kids see a big, bold color box along with its name and how it’s made (like “Pink = Red + White”). It’s a simple tool you can use for art…
The Random Team Generator quickly splits students into fair, balanced groups for classrooms, homeschool co-ops, sports, and other group activities. Team Generator Students (one per line) Number of teams Label Generate Teams Reroll Copy Results Reset Results How to Use the Random Team Randomizer This Random Team Generator makes it easy to create fair groups…
Whether you’re teaching geography in the classroom or exploring new places during homeschool, this random city generator makes it fun to spark discussions, practice map skills, and discover more about the world. Random U.S. City Generator Top 100 Cities State Capitals My List Enter cities (one per line, e.g., “Orlando, FL”) No repeats Pick a…
Diwali activities are a great way to bring cultural learning into your homeschool or classroom. The Festival of Lights offers so many opportunities for creativity, whether it’s making paper diyas, decorating rangoli, or exploring stories behind the celebration. We’ve used these kinds of hands-on projects to make lessons feel more connected and meaningful. This list…
Use this free random name picker to spin the wheel and choose a name for games, classroom turns, or homeschool activities in seconds. Random Name Picker Enter names (one per line): Alice Bob Charlie Daisy Ethan Fiona Remove winner Update Wheel Spin Reset How to Use the Random Name Picker Using the wheel spinner is…
Reindeer worksheets are one of my favorite ways to bring a bit of holiday magic into learning, especially during the busy run-up to Christmas. When my son was younger, these kinds of themed activities kept him engaged while still working on skills like reading, writing, counting, and fine motor practice. In this roundup, you’ll find…
We’ve used this simple random letter generator in our homeschool for everything from alphabet games to spelling challenges. Just click the button to get a letter and try naming animals, foods, or objects that start with it. Random Letter Generator Uppercase Lowercase No repeats Vowels only Consonants only Generate Letter Reset – Pair the Letter…
Free September printables are one of my favorite ways to keep learning fun as the seasons change. September always feels like a fresh start, new routines, cooler mornings, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. In our house, that’s meant cozy afternoons with Roald Dahl stories, apple-themed crafts for Johnny Appleseed Day, and even a few…
Free August printables for kids are a fun way to ease back into learning as summer wraps up. This month brings a mix of seasonal celebrations and quirky holidays, perfect for keeping things playful without a full schedule. We’ve filled quiet mornings with pirate Mad Libs, made bookmarks on Book Lovers Day, and slipped in…
Free July printables make it easier to keep learning playful through the heart of summer, without needing a full plan. This month is packed with themed days that spark curiosity across subjects: from Canada Day and Independence Day to Shark Awareness and Moon Day. Whether we’re sneaking in a quick word scramble before a swim…
These Johnny Appleseed activities are designed to make September lessons more engaging with a mix of printables, crafts, and early learning worksheets. They work especially well alongside apple-themed books and simple science lessons, whether you’re marking Johnny Appleseed Day or just adding seasonal activities to your week. Most of these are low prep and easy…