Summer is flying by, which means soon it will be (dun dun dun) the beginning of the school year! Whether you and your crew love the return to the classroom and a more regular schedule or mourn the days of summer fun, it’s always fun to commemorate the beginning of a new grade with an […]
School’s Out! Fillable Printable Last Day of School Signs
May is more than halfway over and my head is spinning — what happened to the time! My kiddos have just over ONE week of school left, so it’s high time that we shared our last day of school signs to match our first day of school signs that we shared in the fall. These […]
Free Printable: Abstract Pencils
Hey there Remodelaholics! Dawn here from AD Aesthetic bringing you yet another free printable graphic this month, so you can celebrate the back-to-school season in style! It’s that time of year again — you know the time. When stores cart out truckloads of school supplies. Aisles are suddenly full of crayons, notebooks, pencils and backpacks […]
Free Printable Set: Last Day of School Signs
Can you believe we’re already into MAY?! I swear it was just last week we were digging out from another 18″ of snow after an early spring thaw and now it’s 80 degree forecasts for the foreseeable future! We are so ready and so excited for summer (so many projects and other fun things planned!) […]
Free Printable Lunch Box Notes
Ready or not, it is time to start packing those lunch boxes again! Eeek! I can’t believe it’s almost back to school season — and many of you have said you’ve already used our updated first day of school signs, as well as the 3 new printable sign styles we shared last month, to commemorate sending your kiddos back! […]
8 Great Resources for Outdoor Learning-Based Play Ideas
Follow along with Summer Family Activities Week by clicking here or on social media with #SummerFamilyActivities. Better yet share you favorite summer family activities by using #SummerFamilyActivities. Or play along and add your ideas in the comments here on Tipsaholic. As a parent, summer can be a little daunting. There are a lot of […]
36 End of School Year Party Ideas
The school year is winding down, and summer is almost upon us once again! Kids are excited for longer days spent in the sun, playing and taking long vacations. Perhaps you’re looking forward to more family time and day trips you can’t take during the school year. In any case, a celebration is in order! […]
6 Hands-On Art Activities for 3-6 Year Olds
Art education is perhaps one of the most undervalued curricula in modern public school systems. Visual arts has been the focus of many academic studies, the results of which suggest that art is crucially linked to the development of core human emotions such as passion, empathy, love, sincerity and happiness. Art also helps kids […]
10 Science Books 6-9 Year Olds Will Love
As children start school and begin acquiring reading skills, designated reading time at home becomes even more important. While your child is learning to be a more competent reader, they are also absorbing more information about a variety of subjects. If you want to foster a love of science in your early elementary aged […]
10 Science Books 3-6 Year Olds Will Love
Reading books out loud to young children is a great way to introduce new concepts and reinforce learning. Picture books for pre-readers are specifically designed to be read aloud while engaging young kids. Science doesn’t have to be complicated or boring, and reading about scientific ideas together can help kids feel more confident […]
10 Science Books 9-11 Year Olds Will Love
If you want to foster a love of science in your elementary aged kids, you’ve got to make it readily accessible at home. Science class is great for teaching basics and fundamentals, but supplementing what they learn at school is key to a more well-rounded education and deeper understanding. One great way to […]
10 Fun Valentine Activities for Kids
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to pull out the paints and doilies, glue and glitter, pipe cleaners and paper and let your kids have a blast! There are many fun Valentine activities for kids that can encourage creativity and inspire learning. Doing some projects together can make this an even more special […]
5 Hands-On Science Activities for 6-9 Year Olds
As important as it is to teach your children the basics of science and reinforce the concepts they learn in school, it’s even more important to DO science with your kids! Kids learn best by doing – whether they fail or succeed at a specific task, acquiring information in a meaningful way is always easier […]
8 Tips for Supplementing Your Child's Science Education (Ages 6-9)
There are so many different aspects and directions a science education can take. There’s chemistry and molecules, health sciences, natural sciences, earth science and geology, meteorology, physics, biology, plant and animal science, machines, electromagnetics, and that’s just to name a few! With all of these different elements, plus the basic knowledge of scientific theory […]
10 Art Education Books 3-6 Year Olds Will Love
Art is an important and vastly under-appreciated element of education. Fortunately, there are a myriad of ways you can supplement art education in your home. Reading books to your child is one valuable tool for learning. Children will become better readers and writers while having fun with you and learning about art. There are […]
