Learning about the contribution of important figures in history can be FUN! Keep reading for FUN ways your kids can learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglass.   DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.   Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King by Jean Marzollo is a biography on Martin’s life told in simple, straightforward language.   CLICK HERE for the read aloud! The kids will make real-life connections while writing their own version of Martin’s “I Have a Dream” speech!     CLICK HERE for a free kid-friendly template. ROSA PARKS I am Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer is a biography of Rosa’s life told in a bubbly, fun way! CLICK HERE for the read aloud! Get crafting with a cereal box and paint and create a bus! CLICK HERE for the materials and a tutorial!   HARRIET TUBMAN You children will love about Harriet’s courage and bravery while reading Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman by...

  Here are 5 little to no-prep educational Valentine’s Day activities that your kids will love!   Valentine’s Candy Hearts Science Activity This hands-on science experiment will have your child learning about density and acidity. They will have the opportunity to test out which liquid affects how and when the candy hearts float and dissolve. You can download the FREE lesson plan and worksheets HERE.   Puffy Hearts Art Activity This arts and crafts activity will have you and your family repurposing drawings and/or art pieces. They can “stuff” their puffy hearts with candy to give to a friend or with recycled paper to use as decoration. You can find detailed instructions HERE. Candy Hearts Math Activities                      These math activities will have both your little and big kids putting their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to pr...

  Here are some books, activities, and crafts that will ensure a FUN time while they learn about the December holidays.   CHRISTMAS The classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss is a must-read during Christmas! CLICK HERE for the read aloud!   The kids will have a blast doing this science experiment while “growing” the grinch’s heart! CLICK HERE for detailed instructions on how to do the science experiment.   Easy and fun! This Grinch paper plate craft is a great way to get creative! CLICK HERE for everything you need to create the Grinch paper plate craft!     HANUKKAH The Night Before Hanukkah by Natasha Wing incorporates the traditions, love, and joy that Hanukkah brings! CLICK HERE for the read aloud!   Get crafting with popsicle stick s and create a traditional Hanukkah menorah ! CLICK HERE for the materials and a tutorial!   Get your kids thinking critically with this Han...

Here are 5 little to no-prep educational Halloween activities that your kids will love!   The Oozing Pumpkin  This  science experiment  will have your kids jumping for excitement! They will get to experience first hand how catalysts affects chemical reactions as the pumpkin oozes! You can find specific directions  HERE.      Directed Drawings This  art activity  is always a favorite amongst kids! They will absolutely LOVE following along with a skilled and talented artist as they illustrate a beautiful autumn or Halloween picture. You can find many Halloween directed drawing videos YouTube.  CLICK HERE  for one your kids will surely love!     Halloween Candy Toothpick Towers This  engineering activity  will have your kids practicing their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills! Adding in some competition by challenging the kids to build the tallest tower will certa...