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Learn to draw
Have you ever wanted to learn to draw animals? There are several really good tutorials on the BillyBear4Kids web site. You can learn to draw a penguin, a cat, a frog, faces and hands, etc. in simple step by step lessons. There are lots of other neat drawing activities on the page too!
Printable alphabet tracing sheets for preschoolers
Like the number tracing sheets I posted several days ago, these alphabet sheets are designed for preschoolers to learn to write their letters. The letters are nice and big- perfect for tracing with a crayon. There are three sheets:
Letters A-L | Letters M-U | Letters V-Z
Special area for kids at the White House site
At the White House web site, there is a dedicated area for kids stuff that has lots of entertaining and educational games, quizzes and historical information that kids will enjoy. There are activities for all ages – you can even learn about the White House pets!
Astronaut Pudding and Coloring
I found this fun idea on The Idea Box. Make Astronaut Pudding by putting 1 tablespoon of chocolate (or any flavor) instant pudding in a ziploc bag. Add 1/4 cup of milk. Close the bag. Squish up the pudding mix. Poke a hole in the bag and suck it out. Eat just like the [...]
Site teaches kids about advertising tricks
The Don’t Buy It site at PBSKids teaches kids about advertising tricks and gimmicks, encouraging them to get media smart and question all the advertising that bombards them. There’s a recipe for fake ice cream that looks just like the real thing and a fun activity area where you can create your own cereal box. [...]
Free capitalization game
This game at BrainPOPJr embarrassed me – I actually missed some the first go-round. Give it a try and see if you can get them all the first time!
I want some Origami Mommy!
All you need is paper to make the folded models at Origami.com. Origami only uses a small number of different folds, but they can be combined in a variety of ways to make intricate designs. You can download a range of projects from Simple to Complex. When you get really good at the [...]
Sudoku 4 Kids
Sudoku is a great logic exercise for anyone, but I think it’s an especially good teaching tool for kids. Check out Jigsaw Sudoku. The grids are only 6×6 vs. the regular 9×9 grids you usually see, and you can play online by moving the numbered tiles into the correct spots. You can even get a [...]
Don’t have a cow!
This game at PBS Kids is a fun way to practice alphabet skills. There’s even an online version in case you’d rather not print and cut out the cute little cows. Moooo!
