Jun

23

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US Independence Day celebrations are just around the corner. Do you have plans to see some fireworks? Here are some puzzles and games for the kids, including crosswords and trivia quizzes, and here’s a link to our 4th of July word search from last year, in case you missed it.

By the way, in case you’ve forgotten some of what you learned in school about this time in American history, check out this site for a summary of the events surrounding Independence Day so you can explain the significance of the holiday to your kids.


May

31

Reward charts can be a great way to motivate kids of all ages, and it turns out the Supernanny thinks so too! The Supernanny site has free reward charts to print that are designed with different ages in mind. Charts are available for 3-5, 5-7, and 8-10 year old age groups, and there’s even a “Get Up and Go” morning chart to help with your morning routine! While you’re there, check out the parenting advice section- there are over 100 articles about everything from moving your toddler to a big bed to teen drinking.


May

15

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First observed in 1868 in honor of Civil War soldiers, Memorial Day these days for those of us who live in the US is often just a day off from work for parents and an opportunity for some family time. As we try to teach our kids an appreciation for those who have served, and are serving our country to ensure our freedom and security, here are some links to teach about the history of the holiday and ideas for observing the day:

History of Memorial Day

Send a care package to a service member through the USO

E-Cards to send to those serving in the Armed Forces

Some Memorial Day wallpapers and links to memorial sites

Memorial Day Word Search


May

13

puppy.jpgLooking for some great coloring sheets? Color Your Own has many different breeds of dogs, cats and horses, as well as farm animals and wildlife to color. There are fairies and holiday pages, and even some dancers to allow the kids to express their creativity. The sheets are all original artwork by the site owner and should provide hours of coloring fun!


Apr

21

earth.JPGOwl and Mouse Educational Software has boatloads of free educational games and activities good for a wide range of ages. My favorite part of their site is the geography - free on-line map puzzles and interactive maps. Whether you’re learning the 50 United States and their capitals or you’re trying to memorize all the countries in Africa, these are a fantastic way to learn and review. Also available on the site are activities to learn letter sounds, and games to learn about medieval life (Castles, Shields, Knights, and Heraldry). Have fun!


Apr

17

angelina.JPGIf you’re a fan of the Angelina Ballerina books or of the animation series based on the books, check out the Angelina Ballerina website. While there you can learn all about Miss Lily, Sammy, Mrs. Hodgepodge, and the rest of the characters from Angelina’s world. Make sure you visit the fun and games section too to print out coloring pages and stage a ballet!


Apr

14

elmo.JPGCheck out Sesame Street Workshop for these great free alphabet coloring sheets, perfect for teaching kids their ABCs! Also available are coloring pages to learn numbers and shapes. Have fun!


Apr

5

 soccerball.jpgIt’s soccer season! But then it seems like it always is these days. In any case, here are some fun soccer printables to enjoy today.

Soccer Dot-to-Dot Printable

Soccer Crossword Puzzle

Soccer Coloring Page


Apr

3

dalmatian.JPG101 Dalmatians is hands down my favorite Disney cartoon, and has been since I was a kid. I remember driving my siblings crazy watching it over, and over, and over again! I just received the DVD as a gift a couple weeks ago and I can’t wait to watch it again! The 101 Dalmatians website has some fun games to play; Dog-Gone Escape and Twilight Bark (a Simon style memory game with barking dogs instead of colored lights). Also available are some free printable masks with six different character choices.

For more 101 Dalmatians fun check out these free printables.

Anita and puppys coloring page

Pongo and Perdita coloring page

Cruella De Vil coloring sheet

Roger and dalmatians coloring page

Puppy dot-to-dot


Mar

28

spiderman1.JPGSpider-Man is one of my favorite superheros (he definitely has some sweet powers!). Here are some Spiderman coloring pages for your enjoyment.

Spidey #1

Spiderman #2

Spiderman #3

Doc Ock  - hands down the coolest villain of the Spiderman comics.


Mar

18

rain.JPGSpring is almost here! Celebrate the season with these Spring themed printable activities.

Coloring Sheet 1

Coloring Sheet 2

Dot to Dot

Word Search


Mar

13

cross.jpgHere are four Christ-centered coloring sheets to enjoy this Easter season.

Palm Sunday

Last Supper

Jesus Carrying Cross

The Resurrection

And for more Easter coloring try this great site, it’s absolutely full of good pages!


Mar

12

horton.JPGThe new adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved book, Horton Hears A Who comes out this Friday. The movie website had lots of free games; Unicycle Streets and Horton’s Coloring Club are really cool. And make sure you check out the activities page for some fun printable coloring pages and bookmarks. Have fun playing!


Feb

22

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Easter is coming up quickly! Here are two coloring sheets to enjoy and to get you in the mood for Easter baskets and coloring eggs!

Happy Easter Bunny

Easter Eggs


Feb

16

rosa.JPGFebruary is Black History Month in the US, and this is a great time to learn about African American leaders and heritage. Here are a few resources and activities to get you started!

Resources 

Frederick Douglas - American Visionary online museum exhibit chronicles the history of Douglass, his ideas, and his influences.

American Slave Narratives:  An Online Anthology a collection of interviews with former slaves who discuss their lives before and after freedom. The site features photos and RealAudio sound clips from one of the original interviews.

Coloring Pages

Rosa Parks

Martin Luther King, Jr

George Washington Carver

Jackie Robinson
Craft

Sparkling African Collar Necklace transform an ordinary paper plate into stylish ethnic jewelry.


Feb

11

sudoku.JPGSudoku is a great exercise in logic, especially for kids. These fun online Sudoku puzzles are made just for kids with three different levels of difficulty; Easy, Standard, and Difficult.

If you don’t want to play online, try this free printable version. Enjoy multiple puzzles on 2×2, 3×2, and 3×3 grids.


Feb

4

card1.JPGHere are three great Valentine’s Day cards to use for your family and friends next Thursday the 14th.

Mutts About You - this puppy card made out of hearts is adorable if you want to give a handmade card.

Printable Cards - if you don’t have time to make your cards by hand, try these sheets of printable cards.

Lots of Smiles for You - a cute Valentine’s Day ecard.


Feb

2

football.JPGHere are a few football coloring sheets to enjoy while Dad watches the Super Bowl tomorrow night.

Coloring Sheet 1

Coloring Sheet 2

Coloring Sheet 3

Coloring Sheet 4


Jan

29

heart.jpgI can’t believe it’s almost February! January has just flown by, and Valentine’s Day is only 16 days away. Here are some fun coloring sheets to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day .

Bee Mine

I Love You Heart

And click here for a list of more fun coloring sheets!


Jan

17

Free Dinosaur Fun

January 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

dinosaur.jpgCheck out these fun dinosaur activities from Printables 4 Kids. Make your way through the maze to find the dinosaurs in the Dinosaur Maze, color the scene with the Coloring Page, and try your skills in the Dinosaur Word Search.


Jan

15

piratestitle.jpgVeggieTales newest movie The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie just came out on Friday. The movie website has oodles of fun activities to enjoy. Meet the Veggies and view video clips of them, learn to Talk Like A Pirate, play games like Jump Ship! and Me (Artichoke) Hearties.  And there’s also plenty of great printables; coloring pages, door hangers, stickers, and more!


Dec

31

new-years.jpgHappy New Year’s Eve! Here’s a festive coloring sheet for you to enjoy today. And more fun coloring sheets.


Dec

27

Free Calendar Maker

December 27, 2007 | 20 Comments

dec-sm.JPGThe new year is only days away, and as 2008 approaches many people are planning what to do next year, making new years resolutions, or setting goals. This is a great time to teach kids simple but important things like making a habit of having a schedule; enabling you to order your use of time so that you can achieve those goals you set at the beginning of the year. Making your own calendar is a fun way to do this, and it doesn’t take much effort. Here are printable calendar pages of each month. You can write in the numbers and decorate them with stickers and crayons. My Calendar Maker also has a fantastic free calendar available in four different formats, Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, and Daily. Print them out, decorate them, and start planning your new year!


Dec

21

Free Disney Princess Fun

December 21, 2007 | 5 Comments

untitled11.jpgI think every girl wants to be a princess at one time in her life, and the Disney Princesses are favorites with many little girls. The Disney Princess website is absolutely filled with great games and activities. Enjoy fun facts from all the movies, downloadable wallpapers, and games like Which Disney Princess Are You?. It even has some cool printable activities like coloring pages, door hangers, and bookmarks for all the princesses.


Dec

17

untitled1.jpgFor all you Dora the Explorer fans out there, here are some fabulous coloring sheets to enjoy. Color Dora and her entire band of animal friends, Boots, Map, Backpack, and more!

More Dora Coloring Sheets

Even More Dora Coloring Sheets


Dec

10

rudolf.jpgReady for some more Christmas fun? Here are some fabulous Christmas coloring sheets occupy those long winter days. Here is a page with some sheets of the Christmas story, Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, a Shepherd, and some Wisemen. And for some coloring pages with Santa, Rudolph, and some Snowmen, click here.


Dec

5

dreidel.JPGHanukkah started today! Here are some fun Chanukkah activities for you to enjoy.

Printable Pattern to Make Your Own Driedel

Hanukkah Mazes

Delicious Hanukkah Recipes


Nov

30

untitled12.jpgWho doesn’t like Clifford and Emily Elizabeth? I was always willing to read Clifford The Big Red Dog to my little sister, and we both loved it. If you love Clifford too, check out this fantastic website filled with Clifford fun.

Be sure to visit the Printables Page for lots of coloring sheets.

Look at Clifford’s Games for more fun activities like a puzzle, hide-n-seek, and a card maker.

Puppy Clifford has a cool story builder, and measuring game.

These Interactive Storybooks in English and Spanish are great for beginning readers.


Nov

24

untitled11.jpgI have another great link today: the Curious George website for the kids tv show. It has some fabulous printables, video clips, and lots of online games that are fun but still easy for younger kids. Banana 411, connect the dots, step-by-step instructions on how to draw George, a maze, a printable memory game, and more. My favorite activity is the mix and paint game, but don’t take my word for it, go try it out yourself!


Nov

19

transformers12.jpgThe Transformers toys have been popular for many years, in fact, I have a 30 year old friend who loved them as a boy, and a 10 year old friend who loves them now. They’ve become even more popular recently, thanks to the Transformers movie that was released this summer. So join in the fun with these great Transformers activities!

Transformers Printable Coloring Pages - site 1, site 2, site 3

Transformers Online Game Arcade


Nov

13

spy.JPGI’ve just discovered the I Spy website (the online version of the popular kids riddle books), and have been having fun exploring all the free stuff. The site is filled with games, activities, riddles, coloring pages, etc. It even has some cool desktop wallpapers.You can make your own I Spy pictures, solve riddles, play bingo, put together puzzles, and lots  more! And be sure to visit TV Fun for more games and coloring pages.


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