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Finish the Emoji Drawing Activity for Kids

July 1, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Does anyone have kids who love to draw? My kids love to sketch and color and draw anything they can.

Unfortunately, my artistic skills are somewhat…lacking.

I didn’t draw much as a kid and, now that I’m an adult, I have what I call “artistic cowardice”. You know, that feeling when you think your drawing will be awful so you never have the courage to try? That.

What I’ve discovered, though, is that lots of kids also feel that way. And that’s sad. If you don’t think you can draw when you’re young, it might not get any better later in life.

And I wanted to encourage my kids to keep making art of their own, so I thought I’d dip my toes into drawing too with this fun Emoji Drawing Activity!

Since these are faces that are already half designed, all kids have to do is finish the other half. It’s easy enough for an art coward like me to do!

Read on to see how to grab your copy free! And, for more fun with Emoji faces, try our simple Coffee Filter Emoji Crafts too!

Finish the Emoji Drawing Activity for Kids

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There are 12 different faces in this printable Emoji drawing activity, including the laughing Emoji, the smiling Emoji, the scared Emoji, the crying Emoji, and, everyone’s favorite, the heart eyes Emoji.

All we did was print out each page and then use colored pencils to complete the other half of each face.

Since the goal here is to complete the missing half exactly as the completed half, this is also an excellent way to learn about symmetry with kids!

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Check out these other fun activities for kids while you’re here!

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All About the Solar System Printable Unit

June 27, 2019 by Selena Robinson 2 Comments

Are you ready for a printable unit that is out of this world?

We love sharing printable units with you guys! So far, we’ve shared several, including All About Snowflakes, All About Flowers, All About Beaches, and All About Leaves.

This time, though, we’re heading up into the universe to learn All About the Solar System!

This solar system printable unit is packed with awesome outer space learning activities for elementary-aged students!

This is an excellent science unit for helping students get to know more about the planets that are in the solar system along with our Earth.

Read on to see how to get your copy!

And, for more ways to learn about science, try some of these super cool water science experiments!

Ready to teach the kids about space? This printable solar system science unit study is perfect for exploring the members of our solar system!

All About the Solar System Printable Unit

To use this All About the Solar System printable unit, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Printer (with ink)
Printer paper
Scissors
Glue
Pencils
Laminator (if you want to keep and reuse the flashcards)

This printable science lesson includes over 25 pages of activities!

Inside, you’ll find the following:

An introduction to each member of the solar system, with a fun mnemonic device for remembering the planets in order
A trace and write page for each planet in the system, as well as the sun and moon
A cut and paste solar system diagram activity where kids can label the planets in order (with answer key)
A solar system word unscramble activity (with answer key)
And a set of instructions!

Kids can learn about each member of the solar system with this science unit.

Solar System Printable Science Lesson for Kids

Along with the introduction to each planet, kids can practice writing the names of each planet they learn.

All About the Solar System Printable Science Unit for Kids

A fun solar system jumble activity is included too!

Printable Solar System Diagram Activity for Kids

Break out the scissors and glue for this solar system diagram!

All About the Solar System Science Lesson

If students are unsure which planet goes where, the introductory lesson is a great reference for them to use as they work!

Plus, our Solar System flashcards are inside!

Scroll down to get your copy of our All About the Solar System Printable Unit!

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Share a trip into space with the kids when you read these amazing books about the solar system together! These would make perfect read alouds for a solar system unit!

This fun solar system-themed edible playdough is a perfect sensory activity for summer!

These easy STEM activities for kids are great for building enthusiasm to learn science, technology, engineering, and math!

Learn about the members of the solar system with this printable All About the Solar System Unit for Kids! Such an awesome way to explore space with elementary ages!

To get your copy of our All About the Solar System Printable Pack, visit my Teachers Pay Teachers store or check it out below!

Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

June 24, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Do your kids like ladybugs? Mine have a love/hate relationship with them.

Years ago, our oldest daughter was playing in the backyard when a ladybug flew onto her shirt. Her blood-curdling scream was loud enough to be heard in the next county. I’m almost sure of it.

I tried to calm her down and show her how cute the ladybug was, but no dice. It took a while before she started appreciating how pretty ladybugs are.

My boys did okay with them. They weren’t too interested.

Our youngest daughter, though, loves them. She wants to pick them up every time she sees one.

Which is why I knew she’d love this easy paper ladybug craft! Finally, a ladybug that won’t run away when she tries to hold it.

This easy ladybug craft is a perfect summer art project for little ones!

Read on to get the full instructions and the template for your kids. Be sure to check our our easy Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft and our Ladybug Math Activity Set too!

Easy Paper Ladybug Craft for Kids

To make this easy paper ladybug craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Printer (with ink)
Printer Paper
Child-safe scissors
Glue stick
Wiggly eyes
A copy of our printable paper ladybug craft template

Start by printing the ladybug paper craft template. There are two versions: One with color and one without.

Use scissors to cut out each piece carefully.

Place the red partial circle on top of the large black circle so that a triangle of black shows. Glue the red piece on top.

Glue the black dots around the edge of the red paper. These are the ladybug’s “spots”.

Place the smaller black circle under the red and black circles. (These should be glued together.)

Be sure that a little over half of the smaller black circle is visible from the top. This will be the ladybug’s head. Secure with glue.

Place the six “legs” evenly around the red circle. There should be three on each side. Secure with glue.

Place two wiggly eyes on the smaller black circle.

And we’re done!

Make an entire family of insects with this simple paper ladybug craft!

Want to try other easy animal crafts? Take a look at these kid-friendly projects!

And get more ideas for crafting with kids on my Simple Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!

25 Awesome Books about the Solar System

June 17, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

We just posted a fun solar system unit study a couple of weeks back, so I thought I’d share some wonderful books about the solar system for kids of all ages!

I love videos and technology, but there is just nothing like turning the pages of a book with a child. It’s one of the best feelings in the world.

So, when it comes to learning, I will always come back to books, which is why I love these solar system books for kids.

25 Awesome Books about the Solar System for Kids

These solar system stories are filled with gorgeous illustrations, fun facts, and awesome activities that kids will love! They’d make a wonderful addition to a space or solar system unit.

Read on to see the full list. Hopefully you can find some new favorites to share with your students!

For more ways to learn about outer space, take a look at All About the Solar System – a printable science unit for early elementary grades!

25 Awesome Books about the Solar System for Kids

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Introduce these solar system books with a quick class discussion about space.

Ask your students: “Can anyone tell me how many planets are in our solar system?”

Let them respond and then follow up by talking about the view astronomers had for years – that there are nine planets that revolve around our sun. These nine planets were referred to as the “solar system”, because they followed an organized rotation around one sun.

Have your students repeat the name of each planet after you.

Then talk about how scientists have changed their view over the years. Some now say that Pluto does not qualify as a planet, because of its small size.

Others say that it is still a planet, but should be called a dwarf planet. Still others say that our solar system actually has 13 planets, including new dwarf planets that have been discovered.

Because there is so much still to discover about the solar system, we have a lot to learn!

Which is where these books can help. Choose a couple from the list below to share with your class!

25 Awesome Books about the Solar System

These early fiction and non-fiction picture books feature fun and engaging facts about the solar system for early elementary learners!

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space

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There's No Place Like Space: All About Our Solar System

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Hello, World! Solar System

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The Planets: The Definitive Visual Guide to Our Solar System

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Scratch & Sketch Solar System (Trace Along)

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Chasing Space Young Readers' Edition

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Let's Explore the Solar System (Planets)

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The Planets in Our Solar System (Let's Read and Find Out Science)

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What's Out There?: A Book about Space

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The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System

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Space Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition: A Tour of Our Solar System and Beyond

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The Everything Kids' Astronomy Book

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Astronomy: The Solar System (Super Smart Science)

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A Journey Through Space

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Exploring the Solar System: A History with 22 Activities

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Let's Visit... The Solar System (Space Trilogy)

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Scholastic Reader Level 2: Solar System

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Our Solar System: Revised Edition

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13 Planets: The Latest View of the Solar System (National Geographic Kids)

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Smart Kids: Space: For Kids Who Really Love Space!

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Astronomy for Kids: How to Explore Outer Space with Binoculars, a Telescope, or Just Your Eyes!

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A Trip into Space: An Adventure to the International Space Station

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Basher Basics: Space Exploration

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First Space Encyclopedia

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Space Kids: An Introduction for Young Explorers

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After sharing these amazing books about the solar system with your students, don’t miss these other planetary posts!

Use these printable solar system coloring pages for a fun astronomy activity for early learners!

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These incredible books about the solar system are a wonderful way to introduce kids to our planetary neighbors! These would be great for a space or solar system unit!

Easy and Fun Outdoor Math Games for Kids

June 13, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Math is one of those topics that children either love or seem to struggle with a little bit.

It’s no different in our family. I have one child who seems to “get” math concepts right away, but for the others, it takes a little time. (And preferably a lot of movement.)

So that’s why I love using outdoor math games for kids to help my children practice some of their most difficult concepts.

With these outdoor math learning activities, kids get to practice their skills, move around, and even get a little messy. They’ll have so much fun they won’t even notice they’re learning!

These fun math games would be perfect for outdoor play over summer break, particularly if you’re trying to avoid the summer slide before school resumes in the fall.

Want more ways to keep learning over the break? Don’t miss our list of 40 summer learning activities for kids!

3 DIY Outdoor Math Games for Kids

Sidewalk Chalk Math

What child doesn’t love drawing on the sidewalk with chalk? The chunkier the chalk and the brighter the colors, the better.

Instead of setting indoors doing math worksheets on plain old paper, why not take your little one outside and do your math on the sidewalk? Your child will love walking (or running) around to answer oversized math problems!

Beanbag Toss

Head outdoors with several beanbags and some plastic buckets. Place the plastic buckets on one end and have your child and the beanbags on the other.

Ask your child a math question or write one on the driveway with chalk and have them then toss the correct amount of beanbags into the plastic bucket.

For example: If the math problem is 2 + 3, they would then need to toss five beanbags into the bucket.

Counting Treasure Hunt

Setting up a treasure hunt for your child is a perfect way for them to get out and about in nature and have fun with math! Pick 10 different objects and place them around the yard.

Have your child find those objects and bring them back to you, counting as they go. Once they have found all ten items, it’s time for them to hide some objects from you!

Out of the 10 items, tell them to take three or four to hide. You can also practice subtraction by asking them how many objects are left afterwards.

10 More Outdoor Math Games for Kids

Need even more outdoor math ideas? Take a look at these math games and activities!

Arithmetic Hopscotch – Look! We’re Learning!

Rock Addition – Creative Family Fun

Chalk Number Game – The Educator’s Spin On It

Doubles Water Balloon Math – Fantastic Fun and Learning

Water Squirter Math Game – Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Outdoor Math Chalk Web – JDaniel4’s Mom

Butterfly Symmetry Nature Art – Childhood 101

Water Balloon Addition – No Time for Flashcards

Fishing for Numbers Game – Buggy and Buddy

Watermelon Seed Spitting Measurement – Schooling a Monkey

And try some of these fun math games for even more ways to make math into a fun activity with the kids! (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Zingo 1-2-3 Number Bingo

Monkey Balance Math Game

Money Bags Coin Value Game

Check out these other math learning ideas for kids!

And follow my Math Mania board on Pinterest for more ways to teach math to students!

Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Simple Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

June 10, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

A few years ago, we got to visit the Georgia Aquarium. It was incredible.

The kids gathered around each display to look at amazing sea creatures, from Beluga whales to otters.

Some of the animals that caught my eye, though, were the jellyfish. I had never seen them up close before and I’d only ever heard horror stories from childhood classmates who were stung by them at the beach.

I had no clue that jellyfish were so gorgeous. They are truly beautiful.

And now that summer is here (yay!), I wanted to make a new coffee filter craft for kids. So why not try a coffee filter jellyfish craft?

This is a super easy and fun summer craft to share with little ones during the warm weather. It’d also make a perfect addition to an ocean or beach unit study!

Read on to get the full project instructions. And, for more fun with summer crafting, try our Coffee Filter Crab Craft as well!

Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Simple Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

To make this coffee filter jellyfish craft, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

To get started, use the scissors to cut the coffee filter horizontally. You’ll want to cut about one-third of it off of the bottom.

Use a black crayon to draw the eyes and smiley mouth on the jellyfish.

Now, color the entire coffee filter with a bright color. You can use any color you like here, because jellyfish come in a huge variety of colors.

We went with red purple for a nice contrast to the blue of the construction paper.

After you finish coloring the coffee filter, use a glue stick to glue it near the center of the paper. Make sure the paper is laid vertically. You’ll need room at the bottom for the jellyfish tentacles.

Making an Easy Coffee Filter Jellyfish Craft

Use the scissors to cut a few pieces of ribbon from the spool. We only cut five, but you can cut as many as you like.

Carefully lift the bottom of the coffee filter and lay each piece of ribbon underneath. Space them out so that they’re fairly evenly distributed.

Stick them to the paper with the glue stick and then press the coffee filter back on top to keep them in place.

If you want the tentacles to look a little curly, run each piece of ribbon against the open pair of scissors. You’ll see each ribbon start to curl afterwards. (Only an adult should perform this part to avoid cutting little fingers, even with child-safe scissors.)

Draw a few ocean waves at the top and the bottom and you’re done!

Did you enjoy making this easy coffee filter jellyfish craft? Try some of these other summer crafts for kids!

And follow my Summer Activities for Kids board on Pinterest for even more fun summer ideas!

Donut Colors Sentence Writing Activity for Kids

June 3, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

I’ve never actually sat down and written a list of my favorite things.

If I did, though, I think donuts would be near the top.

Down here in the South, Krispy Kreme reigns supreme as the best place to get doughnuts. While I’m a stickler for the unadulterated goodness of glazed, my kids love frosted donuts.

So I thought this fun Donut Colors sentence writing activity would be a neat way to get some basic sentence writing practice in!

These are fantastic for early writers who are just learning about simple sentence structure!

Read on to see how to get your copy. And, for more fun with sugary sweets, don’t miss our Big and Small Cupcake Worksheets for preschoolers!

Donut Colors Sentence Writing Activity for Kids

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This writing activity includes eight worksheets. Each features a different colored donut with a different sentence.

Students can practice reading each sentence, coloring each sentence, and tracing each sentence.

Then can write them on the lines provided – all by themselves!

Since each sentence uses two words that describe each donut, this is also a fantastic introduction to adjectives!

If you use literacy centers or morning tubs with your students, you could also use a laminator to laminate each worksheet.

Then hand them out or place them at centers, along with dry erase markers, for writing practice students can use again and again!

Scroll down to get your copy of our Donut Colors Sentence Writing Activity!

Take a look at these other sweet treat posts!

And see more ways to teach ELA on my Language Arts for Homeschoolers Pinterest board!

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Easy Ice Pop Math Patterns Activity for Kids

May 30, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

I just love popsicles. Love them.

And if you have to teach a new skill to a child, it’s never a bad idea to add a popsicle or two. Or ten.

So when it was time to teach our kids about how to make basic AABB and ABAB math patterns, I thought it would be fun to make an ice pop themed math patterns activity.

Guess what? Our kids loved it!

So I’m sharing it with all of you today!

If you’re teaching basic math patterns to early learners, this popsicle math pattern activity is wonderful for making this concept into a hands-on math lesson!

Read on to see how to get your copy! And for more summertime early math learning, don’t miss our Ice Cream Shape Sorting Activity!

Ice Pop Math Patterns Activity

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This math activity is perfect for early grades students who are learning how to recognize and complete AABB and ABAB math patterns!

This 25-page product includes:

Pattern pieces in two different color schemes
Pattern templates to complete
Incomplete pattern cards for kids to finish
And a set of instructions!

You can use these with child-safe scissors and glue for a one-time activity, if you like.

But I love to use it with hook and loop dots, because then I can use them over and over again.

If you cut the pattern cards into strips, you can even make this activity into a busy bag! Just laminate the strips and pattern pieces and let kids practice completing the patterns anywhere!

Scroll down to get your copy of our Ice Pop Math Patterns Activity!

Did you enjoy this math patterns activity? Take a look at these other early math learning ideas!

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Ice Cream Printable Summer Reading Log

May 29, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Summer is here!

It’s been a very long wait. Very, very, very long. Really felt like last winter was the longest in history.

I try to keep my kids learning and reading over the summer, but even that can get a little boring if I’m not careful.

So, I thought they’d have a little more fun keeping up with their progress with a cute ice cream printable summer reading log and I’m sharing it with all of you today!

This summer reading set is so fun for tracking books and pages read, labeling books with your kids’ names, and keeping up with where the kids left off in their reading.

Read on to see how to get your copy free! Woohoo!

And, for more ice cream-themed activities for kids, take a look at our printable Ice Pop Patterns Math Activity!

Ice Cream Printable Summer Reading Log

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This printable literacy kit contains four activities for little readers!

The printable reading log is an awesome way to track what kids read over the summer. They can fill in the date, the book they’re reading, the length of time they read, and the number of pages covered.

You can print as many of these summer reading logs as you need to keep up with all of the books your kids read.

The kit also contains eight bookplates that kids can use to label their special books. If you have several kids (like I do), this is a must. Cuts down on the “she took my book!” complaints.

And, if you’re a bookworm, you already know the vital importance of bookmarks.

So this literacy kit includes eight of them for kids to use as they read!

Four are color and four feature line art so kids can color the bookmarks themselves!

If you’re a teacher, these printable summer reading log activities would be awesome for take-home packets too!

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Check out these other literacy ideas for students!

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Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft for Kids

May 27, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Summer is my favorite time of year. By far.

But it’s also the time when the kids and I are most relaxed with our learning. Even though we have school year-round, we tend to take it easy during the summer months. It gives us more time for the beach (a requirement each year).

So it’s always fun to try some easy summer crafts during our learning downtime. And that’s why I love this easy paper roll rocket craft!

It’s a simple project that you can make with the kids in just a few minutes. And, if you’re studying space over the summer, it’d be a perfect fit for a solar system unit study!

Read on to see how to make this easy kids’ craft yourself!

Want more fun craft projects to try? Don’t miss our easy toilet roll butterfly craft!

Easy Paper Roll Rocket Craft for Kids

I love how simple this project is! It’s perfect for crafting with the kids during summer break.

Plus, it’s fun to take outside and pretend to fly. Just hand one to your little one and watch them zoom around pretending to take off into space!

To make this simple paper rocket craft for kids, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

To start, cut the paper towel roll into two pieces. One piece should be slightly longer than the other.

We’re making two paper roll rocket crafts out of one paper towel roll.

Paint each piece of the paper towel roll. We used a yellow paint, but any color will do.

Let the paint dry completely.

Trace the lid of a mason jar or cup twice onto a colored piece of cardstock. You will be making one cone-shaped top for each rocket.

Use scissors to cut out each circle. Afterward, cut one slit to the center on each circle.

Remember: if you want the kids to help with this part, use child-safe scissors that are safe for little fingers.

Form each circle into a cone shape by pulling the two ends together. Use the hot glue gun to seal each cone closed.

NOTE: Use caution with working with hot glue around small children.

Now cut four triangles about three to four inches wide from the colored cardstock. You’ll use two of these for each rocket.

Working from the top of each triangle, cut a slit from the point down, stopping just before the bottom of each triangle.

Carefully cut four slits onto the bottom of each painted tube. Make sure that each cut is directly across from the cut on the opposite side.

Slide one triangle up through two bottom slits. The triangle should be placed in two slits that are diagonal.

Then slide the second triangle through the other two slits. This triangle will crisscross the other, forming an X at the bottom of the rocket.

Now cut six quarter-sized circles from the colored cardstock.

Use the hot glue gun to glue three circles onto each paper towel roll.

And we’re done! Look how bright and colorful these rocket crafts are!

Such a fun and easy project for the kids!

Looking for more simple crafts? Check out these easy projects!

Want more fun craft ideas? Follow our Simple Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!

Free Printable Flashcards: Solar System Flashcards

May 22, 2019 by Selena Robinson 10 Comments

When was the last time you recited the order of the planets of the solar system?

It’s been a while, right? So when we started working on learning the solar system with Pooh recently, I had to do a little…ahem…refreshing myself on the topic.

In the last few years, scientists have decided that Pluto no longer qualifies as a planet. I take great umbrage at this opinion.

Free Printable Solar System Flashcards for Kids

Pluto has been a loyal planet to us for the past 80 years. Breaking up with it now just seems….wrong. Still, we must march along with the progress of science.

So, for those of you who could also use a refresher on the solar system, I decided to add a new entry to our free printable flashcards series: printable solar system flashcards!

These would be excellent for early science centers or for use with an outer space unit.

Read on to see how to get your set for free!

And, for more about the solar system, don’t miss our All About the Solar System Printable Science Lesson and our roundup of beautiful Solar System Books for Kids!

Free Printable Flashcards: Solar System Flashcards

To use these free printable solar system flashcards, you’ll need the following: (Affiliate links are used below. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Printer (with ink)
Printer Paper
Laminator (optional)
Scissors

This set of solar system flashcards includes 12 cards:

Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Moon
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Uranus
Pluto (still included if you want to discuss it as a dwarf planet)
and Star

The goal is for kids to learn, not only the planets, but the other important members of the solar system and where they are located.

Plus, there is a full blackline set available! These would be awesome for in-class coloring activities.

Simple Hands-On Solar System Learning Activity

Instead of just making the printable solar system flashcards, I wanted to show you a simple, hands-on activity you can use them to do.

If you have active students or if you just want to add a little spice to your lesson, try this to help kids learn the order of the planets!

(Note: These pictures show an earlier version of the flashcards, but the activity works with the new set too.)

Solar System Flashcards - Look! We're Learning!

You’ll need the printed flashcard set, some masking tape, nine strands of yarn, and a flat surface.

Use masking tape to secure each end of each strand to the surface.

Try to get the yarn into a rough arc shape. We’re going for planetary orbit lines.

Printable Planets of the Solar System Flashcards - Look! We're Learning!

Then, have the kids lay out the planet cards in the right order, starting with the sun and progressing outward.

My son was having some trouble recalling the planet order, so we used the mnemonic device: My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos.

My – Mercury

Very – Venus

Eager – Earth

Mother – Mars

Just – Jupiter

Served – Saturn

Us – Uranus

Nachos – Neptune

*If you include Pluto, you can add Playfully – Pluto.*

It’s weird, but it works! Especially since I always seem to get Jupiter and Saturn backwards.

Printable Solar System Planet Flashcards - Look! We're Learning!

Naturally, we had to add the sun and moon in there too.

Be sure to remind your students that the sun and moon are NOT planets. I may have forgotten to make this distinction…lol.

Solar System Printable Flashcards - Look! We're Learning!

All done! And in order, at that!

That’s the face of a kid who knows he’s accomplished something.

Solar System Flashcards Printable Pack - Look! We're Learning!

When we finished labeling them all in order, we had he recite them in order on his own. Once he remembered My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos, he was good.

This was definitely a fun way to learn about the planets of the solar system!

Scroll down to get your copy of our free printable flashcards: Solar System Flashcards!

For more ways to learn about the solar system, check out these other teaching ideas!

Hands On Astronomy: Solar System in Playdough from Planet Smarty Pants
Blast-Off Number Line Math Practice from School Time Snippets
Solar System Matching Game from Life Over C’s
Outer Space Math Maze with ReGrouping from Sugar Aunts
Engineering Challenge: A Candy Solar System from Preschool Powol Packets

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Solar System Flashcards for Early Learners

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Summer Fun! Printable Family Summer Bucket List

May 16, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Summertime is my very favorite time of year. I think I have that in common with most school kids.

My kids always enjoyed summer break, too. Even though we’ve been homeschoolers for many years, we’ve always taken a break over the summer and this year will be no different.

Still, though, I never wanted my kids to just sit around being bored through June and July.

So I thought it would be good to share a printable family summer bucket list to give you some ideas for how to keep the kids (and yourself) entertained over the summer!

This is such a simple way to add fun to your summer without overloading everyone’s schedule. Plus, you can choose as many or as few activities as you like.

Read on to get your copy free! And, for more ways to have fun this summer, take a look at our list of 60 outdoor play ideas to share with the kids!

Summer Fun! Printable Family Summer Bucket List

One of my biggest regrets about childhood is that I didn’t spend much time outside. I’m a child of the 80s, so I was indoors watching television a lot.

Looking back, I think I would have liked being outside more if I’d had a better idea of what to do while I was out there.

So, if you’re like me and a bit…unsure about how to help the kids get outside more, this family summer bucket list is a perfect help!

There are sixty-five different bucket list ideas here for kids, including ways to have fun outside, places to visit over the summer, crafts to make, and ways to help others.

Some of the ideas include:

Going on a stargazing hike
Having a water balloon fight
Reading to others at a local nursing home
Going to the zoo
And many more!

How to Complete Your Family Summer Bucket List

So, once you have your family summer bucket list, how do you actually get around to doing the items on it?

Here’s an idea that may help.

Enlist your kids to make sure you actually choose one activity a day. Since there are 65 different ideas, you can try one each day and fill up the entire summer!

Laminate the bucket list and hang it on the refrigerator. As you try each one, check it off with a dry erase marker.

If you’re feeling really adventurous, let the kids plan your week by choosing seven activities themselves. They’ll be so excited to complete all the activities!

As a bonus, plan a special treat for when you’ve tried each item on your summer bucket list. You might even make some special family memories along the way!

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Free Printable Flashcards: Butterfly Identification Cards

May 13, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Hi everyone! I’m thrilled to share a new set of free printable flashcards with you (finally!).

We’ve been talking about spring for the past few weeks, but summer is around the corner and that means butterflies!

I’m not the biggest fan of bugs in general, but butterflies hold a special place in my heart. They’re beautiful, but they’re also incredible!

They go through the most amazing transformation known to scientists: the metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly. Any creature that can do something like that is amazing in my book.

Today, I’m sharing a new set of flashcards: Butterfly Identification Cards!

These are perfect for learning to spot butterflies that live in your area!

If you love these, don’t miss our easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for kids! And add our list of lovely children’s books about butterflies to your kids’ reading list!

Free Printable Flashcards: Butterfly Identification Cards

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These colorful butterfly flashcards can help kids (and adults) learn to identify eight butterfly species, including:

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Green Birdwing
Peacock Swallowtail
Theseus Morpho
Malabar Banded Peacock
Monarch Butterfly
Common Buckeye
Peleides Blue Morpho

These would be wonderful for a spring nature walk!

Put all of the cards on a ring and take them with you to see how many different species you spot in your neighborhood!

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Summer Printable Sight Word Flashcards

May 9, 2019 by Selena Robinson 3 Comments

Summer’s on its way!

And it’s a great time to start thinking about summer learning plans, especially if you follow a traditional year and take the summer off.

Unfortunately, over the summer kids can start to slack off a bit and forget what they learned during the previous year. But that doesn’t have to be the case!

Get your early learners off to a great reading start with a new set of free printable flashcards: summer printable sight word flashcards!

Printable Summer Sight Words Learning Cards

These are designed to help little ones get into the sunny reading mood!

Plus, these are a sneak peek into our year-long sight word learning cards set!

Summer Themed Sight Words Literacy Cards

Read on to see how to get these summer sight words cards – free!

If you enjoy these, be sure to check out more summer learning fun with our list of summer books for kids and summer printables for kids to use during school break!

Use these printable summer sight words cards to help early learners practice reading fluency!

Summer Printable Sight Word Flashcards for Kids

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In this set of flashcards, kids can learn the following summer-themed sight words:

Ball
Boat
Chair
Morning
Sun
Fish
Tree
And Water!

Printable Summer Sight Word Flashcards for Kids

You’ll find one set of cards with words and pictures and one with just pictures for memory skill-building.

Summer Themed Sight Words Learning Cards

Printed and blank sight word labels are also included.

There’s also a set of picture matching cards and picture labels too!

How to Use Summer Sight Word Flashcards with Students

To use these summer sight words learning cards, try some of these suggestions.

Review all of the flashcards with students. Make sure to talk about each picture before introducing the sight word.

Summer Sight Word Flashcards for Early Readers

After students have reviewed the sight words, introduce the word labeling cards and labels.

You can use these as a cut and paste activity. Or you can laminate them and add hook and loop adhesive coins to reuse the cards at centers.

Using Summer Sight Words Labeling Cards with Students

You might also find it helpful to keep the flashcards nearby so students can self-check their answers.

Students who are already writing can even use dry erase markers to label the laminated cards for themselves!

If you have pre-readers or ELL students in your class, the picture matching cards are a gentle introduction to reading.

Let students review the pictures and then use the flashcards to guide them in matching the cards and images with the right words.

Matching Summer Sight Words PIcture Cards

Scroll down to get your free summer printable sight word flashcards!

Check out more summer learning ideas for kids below!

Share some of these lovely beach books for kids this summer!

Make this easy sea animal suncatcher craft for a simple summer art project this year!

Use this Summer Color by Shape activity to help early learners practice recognizing shapes with a fun art twist!

Using Summer SIght Word Flashcards at Literacy Centers

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20 Fun Books about Ice Cream for Kids

May 8, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

We’ve been featuring a lot of summer fun lately – and what says “Summer” better than ice cream?

Nothing.

Nothing says “Summer” better than ice cream.

It’s true that ice cream is a favorite with kids everywhere, but it’s also an opportunity to learn! It’s just a super fun subject to learn about.

To make your summer reading a blast, check out our list of books about ice cream for kids to find some great ice cream-themed stories to read with your children!

These are so fun for summer reading!

Turn ice cream into an educational opportunity with our printable ice cream shape sorting activity!

And for more ways to make this summer an awesome one with the kids, try this list of 50 summer crafts you can make!

20 Fun Books about Ice Cream for Kids

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1.Ice Cream: The Full Scoop by Gail Gibbons

2.Ice Cream Summer by Peter Sis

3.Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream by Rob Scotton

4.Should I Share My Ice Cream? (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems

5.Stick Dog Dreams of Ice Cream by Tom Watson

6.Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise by H.A. Rey

7.The Ice Cream King by Steve Metzger

8.Ice Cream for Breakfast (Richard Scarry’s Great Big Schoolhouse) by Erica Farber and Huck Scarry

9.Wemberly’s Ice Cream Star by Kevin Henkes

10.Curious About Ice Cream by Smithsonian

11. Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree by Angela Henderson

12. Wemberly’s Ice Cream Star by Kevin Henkes

13. Milk to Ice Cream (Rookie Read-About Science) by Lisa M. Herrington

14. The Scoop About Ice Cream (History of Fun Stuff) by Bonnie Williams

15. The Ice Cream Shop: A Steve and Wessley Reader by Jennifer E. Morris

16. Ice Cream Cones for Sale by Elaine Greenstein

17. The Ice Cream Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) by Gertrude Chandler Warner

18. Gorilla Loves Vanilla! by Chae Strathie

19. Is It Warm Enough for Ice Cream? by DK Publishing/a>

20. Dragons Love Ice Cream by Brett Fowler

Did you love these fun books about ice cream for kids? Don’t miss these other ice cream activities!

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Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Coffee Filter Crab Craft

May 6, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Summer is almost here! And that means only one thing: It’s time to head back to the beach.

The beach is basically my second home. If I could spend the rest of my life on the sand, I’d be happy.

I even love beach creatures, like crabs. They’re very closely related to spiders, so they’re kind of like sandy arachnids, but I’m willing to overlook that.

As part of our series of coffee filter crafts for kids, I thought it would be fun to make a super easy coffee filter crab craft!

This is a perfect summer craft for little hands! You’ll only need a few supplies and a few minutes to make it.

If you like this easy summer craft, don’t miss our roundup of 40 simple summer crafts for kids! They’re wonderful for filling up those long summer afternoons!

Coffee Filter Crafts for Kids: Coffee Filter Crab Craft

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The good thing about making this easy crab craft is that you really only need about 10 or 15 minutes. So it’s perfect for little ones, who tend to have rather short attention spans.

Plus, you probably already have the supplies in your home!

Start by outlining the crab’s eyes with black crayon. Then color the rest of the coffee filter bright orange. I actually used a red orange crayon here, but either red or orange would work as well.

Then add a simple smile and use a glue stick to glue the filter onto a piece of construction paper. Glue sticks work best with coffee filters, because they don’t leak through the filter.

Use the red orange crayon to add four legs on each side of the crab. Draw the top legs so that they are reaching upward.

Finally, use scissors to cut out circles from orange construction paper. Just cut out a small triangle to make the crab claws and glue them onto the end of the top legs.

Remember: If the kids are cutting out the circles, be sure they’re using child-safe scissors. They do the job just as well and you won’t have to worry about little hands getting hurt.

And we’re done!

Our little crab looks so happy lying in the sand!

Did you love this coffee filter crab craft? Check out these other easy crafts for kids!

See more easy ways to make things with kids on my Simple Crafts for Kids Pinterest board!

Printable Butterfly Counting Activity for Kids

May 2, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Butterflies are flying all over our neighborhood these days. And it’s no wonder.

We’re right in the middle of spring and, down here, that means the typical six months of summer is on the way. Which means we’ll be seeing butterflies in the yard for weeks to come!

So I thought we’d try a fun, new early math activity – a butterfly counting activity for practicing number fluency from zero to ten!

This is such a cute idea for spring and summer learning. Plus, it’d make a wonderful busy bag for little hands.

Read on to see how to get your set. And, for more early math practice, take a look at our Colorful Birds Matching Activity too!

Butterfly Counting Activity for Kids

To use this butterfly counting activity, you’ll need the following: (This post contains affiliate links. For details, see our Disclosure Policy.)

Printer (with ink)
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Laminator (optional)
Scissors

To get started, simply print the butterfly counting mat and the sheet of butterflies and numbers zero to ten.

Then use a pair of scissors to cut out the butterfly cards and the number cards.

All you’ll have to do now is set up the activity by choosing a different number each time. Then your child can practice counting out the right number of butterflies.

Since the number cards go from zero all the way to ten, you can just swap out the cards and let the kids get to work!

Or you can teach the kids how to change the numbers on their own and then challenge themselves.

Make it into a shared activity by switching the roles. Let your child choose a number card and see if *you* can count out the right number of butterflies.

Hint: Get it wrong on purpose a few times and see if your child catches your mistake!

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Free Printable Flashcards: Counting Beach Balls

April 29, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Summer is on the way! And I, for one, am thrilled.

Summer is my very favorite season. My very favorite.

I don’t care that it’s super hot down here in Georgia. I don’t care that the mosquitoes are out in full force.

The sun shines all day and (almost) all evening and that makes me happy.

Plus, we usually end up at the beach, which is my true birthplace, no matter what my birth certificate says.

So, in the spirit of summer, I thought I’d share a set of free printable flashcards counting to ten cards with beach balls!

Printable Beach Ball Counting to Ten Cards

These are so fun for little learners who are practicing counting to ten over the summer!

They’d also make wonderful additions to early math centers when school is starting.

See how to get your set of these counting to ten learning cards free!

And, for more summer learning, don’t miss our roundup of 40 fun learning activities for summer!

These printable beach ball counting cards are so much fun for practicing counting over summer!

Free Printable Flashcards: Counting Beach Balls

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Beach Ball Counting Flashcards for Early Learners

This set of printable counting flashcards includes ten cards that show both the number word and the corresponding number of beach balls.

Plus, there’s a set of cards with the beach balls and blank label spaces.

Students can use the enclosed number word labels to match up the amount of objects with the correct number word.

How to Use Counting Cards with Early Learners

There are a lot of ways to use these with students!

Place the number word and object cards on a ring. Add them to morning tubs for quick counting practice!

Laminate the number word labels and add sticky hook and loop dots to make a reusable activity.

This would be perfect for centers!

Let the kids get a little coloring practice by using the line art version. Students can color in the number of beach balls that matches each number word.

Assign these as a homework activity!

Let students take a line art version home and color in the beach balls. Then they can cut and paste the correct number word label on each card!

Get a look at the printable beach ball counting flashcards in action below!

See the counting to ten learning cards in the video below!

Want more counting flashcards? Stop by 3 Boys and a Dog to pick up a set of adorable ocean animal counting flashcards!

Scroll down to get your copy of our free printable flashcards: Counting Beach Balls!

Take a look at these other early learning activities for kids!

Help kids learn about the members of our solar system with these printable solar system flashcards! These would be wonderful for a space unit study!

Work on color recognition with this cute bird-themed color matching activity for kids! So simple for an early learning activity!

Pick up the printable or digital version of these ladybug number word puzzles to teach early counting skills!

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DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime

April 25, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

My kids love, absolutely love playing with slime. Judging by the most popular YouTube videos for kids, they’re not alone.

Making slime is one of the most popular activities for kids these days. There are so many great slime recipes to try. But, since we’re slowly coming into summer (yay!), I thought it would be fun to share a super easy DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime!

This is such a fun activity to try during the warmer months!

Read on to get the full project directions and printable instructions! And, there’s a super cute printable below for turning this Mermaid Slime into adorable party favors.

Want to have more fun with slime? Don’t miss our roundup of 50 unique slime recipes for kids to make!

DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime for Kids

To make this DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime, you’ll need the following:

Clear glue
Food coloring
Colored glitter
Baking soda
Contact lens solution

Start by pouring the clear glue into a bowl.

Then add a few drops of food coloring. (Choose a color that matches the mermaid theme.)

Add a good amount of matching colored glitter and stir it well.

Then add baking soda and contact lens solution (that’s what turns the mixture into slime).

And you’re done! It really only takes a few minutes from beginning to end.

Make as many mermaid-themed colors as you like!

DIY Mermaid Glitter Slime Party Favors

If you’re throwing a mermaid-themed kids’ party, you can even turn this Glitter Slime into cute goodie bag prizes!

Just pour the slime into empty baby food jars and tie ribbon around the neck of each jar.

Grab these adorable mermaid toppers to glue onto the jar lids.

And you’re done!

Since this slime lasts a very long time when it’s stored in an airtight container, it’s a wonderful party favor for kids to take home.

Get these adorable mermaid slime printable topper labels by clicking the image below!

DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime Instructions

Now….for the printable Glitter Mermaid Slime instructions!

The full ingredients and instructions are below. And you can even print them for your convenience!

DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime

This fun glitter mermaid slime is perfect for ocean-themed sensory play!

Ingredients

6 oz clear glue
3 to 4 drops food coloring
1 to 2 tbsp colored glitter
1/2 tbsp baking soda
1 tsp contact lens solution

Instructions

Pour the clear glue into a mixing bowl.
Add a few drops of food coloring to the bowl. Start with one or two drops and add more as desired.
Add the glitter and mix well.
Add the baking soda and contact lens solution. Stir to combine. When the slime starts to pull away from the bowl, you'll know it's done.
Store in an airtight container.

Did you love making this DIY Glitter Mermaid Slime with your kids? Share how yours turned out in the comments!

Take a look at these other fun activities to share with your kids this summer!

And see more ways to have some sensory fun with the kids on my Sensory Play Pinterest board!

Phonics Fun! Printable Phonics Flashcards for Kids

April 22, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

Phonics are kind of a controversial topic in education these days. Some kids learn to read without ever practicing phonics, but some benefit by learning to master common phonics skills.

Personally, I’m for whatever helps a child learn to read.

Some of my kids took to reading right away. Others learned beginning sounds, digraphs, and suffixes before learning to read fluently.

So I thought these printable phonics flashcards might be useful to some of you as well!

These would be excellent for literacy centers, phonics reviews, and even “I Have, Who Has?” games! Plus, you can print them once and then use them over and over again.

Find out how to get your set of phonics flashcards for kids below! And, for more fun with early literacy, check out our Rhyming Word Puzzles!

Phonics Fun! Printable Phonics Flashcards for Kids

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Printer (with ink)
Printer Paper
Scissors
Laminator (Useful if you plan to reuse the cards)

These printable phonics flashcards for kids include a complete set of vowel flashcards, featuring letters and pictures that have the correct beginning sound for each letter.

Long and short vowel sounds are included.

So, for letter A, there are two flashcards: one featuring a picture of an acorn (for long A) and another featuring a picture of an alligator (for short A).

Consonant sounds are included in this set of printable phonics flashcards too!

Letters that have more than one sound, such as G, have a flashcard for each type of sound: hard and soft.

In the example of G, one flashcard shows a picture of grapes (for hard G) and another shows a picture of a gingerbread man (for soft G).

Even tricky letters like X are included! One flashcard shows a word that begins with X (“xylophone”) and another shows a word that ends with the X sound (“fox”).

Color and line art versions of all the flashcards are included as well!

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Revving Racecar Scissor Skills Printables for Kids

April 18, 2019 by Selena Robinson 1 Comment

Little Miss has been racing her way through all of her preschool lessons. She absolutely cannot wait for kindergarten this fall.

Remember when you were young enough to actually be excited about doing harder work like the “big kids”? Yeah, I don’t either.

Anyway, she’s mastered her letters, numbers, shapes, and counting, so we’ve been working on a lot of fine motor skills. And that includes learning how to use scissors.

Printable Racecar Cutting Practice Worksheets

With my oldest child, I put off scissor skills for way too long, so this time around, we got started with safety scissors as soon as possible. She loves it!

Racecar Scissor Skills Preschool Printables

Since she’s such a little firecracker about getting her schoolwork done, I knew she’d love these racecar scissor skills printables! These are super fun for little racers!

Read on to see how to get your set – free!

And if you love these, check out our Colorful Cars Basic Math Pattern Clip Cards! They’re great for building early math skills with preschoolers and kindergartners.

Practice cutting on the lines with these fun racecar themed scissor skills practice worksheets!

Racecar Scissor Skills Printables for Kids

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This printable scissor skills pack includes three worksheets:

Racecar Themed Cutting Practice Worksheets

One with a pink racecar and straight cutting lines…

Racecar Cutting Practice Worksheets for Preschool

One with a blue racecar and curved cutting lines…

Racecar Scissor Skills Practice for Preschool

And one with a yellow racecar and wavy cutting lines.

Preschool Racecar Cutting Practice Sheets

You may find it best to start with the straight line practice sheet and then gradually introduce the wavy and curved line practice once your learners are ready.

Using Racecar Scissor Skills Printables with Preschoolers

All you need to do is find a willing preschooler who’s ready to try these out!

Since this wasn’t Piglet’s first time using scissors, she didn’t need a lot of assistance, especially with the straight lined worksheet.

Racecar Scissor Skills Printables for Kids

But I did keep an eye on her – just to be safe.

The wavy lines and curved lines gave her a little trouble (mostly because she didn’t want to cut the racecars themselves), but once she got the hang of it, it was full steam ahead!

Free Racecar Scissor Skills Printables for Kids

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Stop by to check out these other fun preschool activities!

Make this simple toilet paper roll racecar craft with little ones for a quick transportation craft!

Get some early math practice with little ones and make this simple shape train craft!

Get ready for back to school with this super cute paper school bus craft for kids! So easy to make, even for little ones!

Racecar Scissor Skills Worksheets for Kids

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