Homeschooling My Kinetic Kids

An InLinkz Link-up I also highly recommend the amazing printables from Every Star is Different.  Her  Montessori-inspired Vertebrates Bundle  is designed for preschool and early elementary age kids and serves as both an introduction to the zoological classes and a complete theme unit for learning about animals.  This bundle includes math, literacy, and other subjects within the vertebrates category.  Get more details by clicking on the picture or the colored text. You can also purchase the packets separately: - Intro to Vertebrates - Fish - Reptiles - Mammals - Amphibians - Birds *Homeschooling My Kinetic Kids is an affiliate of Every Star is Different's printables program.  When you purchase this product, you help to support hers and my homeschool classrooms.* Also, check out my Montessori-inspired 3-part cards for all the  Safari Ltd Toobs of animals!  I have over 30 toobs covered with ocea...

Between cold and flu season and the holidays, there aren't many school days in the winter.  Or, if you're like me and you live in the Great White North, then there are way too many school days in the winter.  From the science of snow to Christmas cookies, this is the place to find all your wintery fun ideas. An InLinkz Link-up

Summertime is not traditionally a season of learning, but there are still many subjects to be explored during the hot months.  Whether you're turning a trip to the zoo into a field trip or wanting to have fun with watermelon, this is where you want to be!  Settle in with a cold glass of lemonade and dream about long, lazy days of fun.  Click on the pictures to see additional categories. An InLinkz Link-up

An InLinkz Link-up Children's Encyclopedia of American History The 50 States book   ♦  British Army Native American History for Kids Revolutionary War Soldiers Toob White House 3D Puzzle   ♦  U.S. Map Puzzle Ticket to Ride game   ♦  President Flash Cards Native American Lands Map Puzzle Laura Ingall's Wilder Doll U.S. Symbols toob   ♦  Play Gun As I think will become my habit during this year of US history, I'd also like to add some adult books to the list.  These are all non-fiction, with a focus on general history. Lies My Teacher Told Me The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement The People's History of the United States City of Dreams: 400 Years of Immigration in NYC The Problem of Slavery in Christian America

Seasonal ideas for the autumn and fall months, from pumpkins to spiders, and more.  I have a bit of Anne of Green Gables in me- I love   Click on the individual pictures to access more categories and lots more content!  Be sure to pin this page for later! An InLinkz Link-up I also highly recommend this Montessori-inspired Thanksgiving  printables bundle from Every Star is Different.  The packet covers Native American history, explorers, and thanksgiving traditions, and contains over 300 pages of printables for preschoolers and elementary kids.  The pictures are respectful, realistic, and historically accurate.  The bundle is great for homeschoolers since you only need to purchase one set for the whole family!  Click on the picture or the colored text to learn more. You can also purchase individual packets: - Native American History - Explorers and Colonists - Thanksgiving Traditions *Homeschooling M...

This is the place to find all the North American water animals that reside in ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams.  From freshwater fish to frogs- you'll find it all here!  Click on any of the pictures to go to the posts. An InLinkz Link-up Pond Water Table   ⛊  Red Eared Slider Turtle   ⛊  Happy Salmon Game Mallard Duck with Sound   ⛊  Female Mallard Duck Safari Ltd River Toob (and free printable matching cards) Life in the Pond book   ⛊  Over and Under the Pond book Frog Life Cycle Set (and free printable matching cards) Pond Circle book   ⛊  Freshwater Trout Plush   ⛊  Large Mouth Bass Incredible Creatures Salmon   ⛊  Duck-a-Roo Game Catch 'N' Fish Game   ⛊  Plush Duckling   ⛊  River Otter Incredible Creatures Bullfrog

Make learning more interesting by including food!  From fractions with pizza or watermelon to exploring the seeds we eat- you'll find lots of ideas and printables here!  Be sure to check out the sections for apples, cookies, and donuts, and all the rest.  I'll add more sections soon!  Click on the pictures to go to the posts. An InLinkz Link-up Play Kitchen   ♦  Kids in the Kitchen Cookbook Kid Safe Knife Set   ♦  Quick Sticks Tongs   ♦  Silverware Wavy Chopper   ♦  Mini Brush and Pan   ♦  Stacking Trays Glass Jug with Lid   ♦  Learning Tower   ♦  Kids' Table and Chairs Placemat   ♦  Glass Tumblers   ♦  Veggie Magnets Wood Rolling Pin   ♦  101 Cookie Cutters

No scary monsters here!  Just some sweet, little cuties to help kids learn.  Click on the pictures to go to the post. An InLinkz Link-up Interactive Cookie Monster   ♦  Party Supplies   ♦  Magnetic Maze Giggles and Growls Monster   ♦  Yeti in My Spaghetti game Monster Pop-up Surprise   ♦  There's a Monster at the End of this Book Purple Monster Puppet   ♦  Monsters Inc   ♦  Mike and Sully Cars Monster Racing Ramp   ♦  Mike Backpack   ♦  Monster Truck Eyeball Finger Puppets   ♦  Monster Bus   ♦  Monster Bendables

The universe is a gargantuan subject to study.  From stars to systems to life cycles, there's so much to explore.  I'm hoping to add to this section in the near future.  Every post I have is listed below- click on the pictures to visit the posts. An InLinkz Link-up Apollo 11 (2019)   ♢  Hidden Figures DVD   ♢  Astronaut Ice Cream Safari Ltd Space Toob (and free printable matching cards) Solar System   ♢  Pullback Space Shuttle Lego Women of NASA   ♢  Moon in my Room Solar System Scratch and Sketch   ♢  Outer Space Card Game Space Explorer Play Set   ♢  Barbie Astronaut Doll Katherine Johnson Barbie   ♢  Astronaut Helmet Planetarium Projector   ♢  Space Shuttle Play Set KidKraft Rocket Ship   ♢  Play Tent

An InLinkz Link-up Coral Reef Toob   <>   Printable 3-Part Cards Ocean Toob  <>   Printable 3-Part Cards Endangered Marine Animals   <>   Printable 3-Part Cards Deep Sea Creatures   <>   Printable 3-Part Cards Galapagos   <>   Printable 3-Part Cards Dolphins and Whales   <>   Printable 3-Part Cards Whales   <>  Printable 3-Part Cards Pacific Toob   <>   Pelagic   <>   Baby Sea Life Dolphins   <>   Sharks Mako Shark   <>   Giant Squid   <>   Blue Whale

Setting up this landing page for my regional blog posts sent me on an interesting quest to figure out which region Idaho landed in.  It turns out that there isn't a consensus on this, so I just went with the general "west."  In this section, you'll find learning ideas related to the Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon), the Rocky Mountain region (mainly Idaho), and the general West (maybe).  Click on the pictures to go to the posts. For Pacific Northwest travel ideas , visit my family road trips blog- Party Through the USA An InLinkz Link-up Kids who live in the Pacific Northwest often want to play with toys related to their surroundings.  Plastic animal collections like the ones from  Safari Ltd  and  Schleich  are great for learning about creatures in this habitat.  If the family enjoys being outdoors, the child would probably like a c amping playset  like this one from Learning Resources.  Homeschoolers will appreciate t...

Kids love to learn about their insides and their outsides.  From a very early age, they're fascinated by their toes and heartbeats and how babies grow inside their mothers.  I'm hoping to add more to this section in the next few years, but everything that I have can be found below.  Click the pictures to visit the posts. An InLinkz Link-up Magnetic Human Body Puzzle   ♥   Squishy Human Body Skeleton Model   ♥   DNA Model   ♥   Eye Model Safari Ltd Human Organs   ♥   Pregnancy Model Operation Game   ♥   Scabs and Guts Game Large 2-Sided Magnetic Poster   ♥   Pumping Heart Model Red Water Beads   ♥   Real Doctor Tools

My family loves Star Wars!  Especially my older son, who thinks that Darth Vader is the most awesome character in the universe.  Whether you're shopping for a gift or looking for some sneaky ways to engage kids in learning, you'll find it here.  Click on the pictures to go to the posts. An InLinkz Link-up Star Wars Simon   ★   BB8 Bop It    ★   Star Wars Catch Phrase Pop Up BB8 Game   ★   Family Feud   ★   Guess Who Chewbacca Operation   ★   Star Wars Clue Trivial Pursuit   ★   Bop It R2-D2   ★   Monopoly Hans Solo Card Game   ★   Dominoes   ★   Star Wars Uno

Kids love dinosaurs and fossils.  There's something amazing and fascinating about these giant lizards.  Here are some resources for learning ABOUT dinosaurs and learning WITH dinosaurs.  Click on the pictures to get to the free printables and ideas. An InLinkz Link-up Uncle Milton's T-Rex Operation Game   ⟰   Dinosaur A-Z Puzzle National Geographic Real Fossil Dig   ⟰   Dinosaur Fossil Puzzle Safari Ltd Dinosaur Toobs  (and free  dinosaur skulls  printables) Peaceable Kingdom Dinosaur Escape   ⟰   Solid Plastic Dinosaurs 4D Tyrannosaurus Rex Puzzle   ⟰   Jurassic World Evolution

Disney movies and memorabilia are a common part of most kid's childhood.  Since most kids are familiar with the brand and characters, they make a good theme for sneaky and fun learning.  From the famous mouse to the princesses- you'll find it all here.  Click on the pictures to go to the posts. *Star Wars has it's own section - which you can find here* An InLinkz Link-up Wood Skills Board   ♣   Mickey and Minnie Blocks   ♣   Wood Clock Puzzle Flashcards Shapes and Numbers   ♣   Preschool Calendar Steamboat Willie   ♣   Mickey Workbook   ♣   Plush Toy Ride-on Airplane   ♣   Vehicle Sound Puzzle   ♣   Microphone Mickey Backpack   ♣   Wood Train   ♣   Car Carrier