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40 brain teasers for kids with answers to try togetherTry 40 brain teasers for kids with answers, including number challenges, word puzzles, patterns and lateral-thinking riddles for home or school.Read the guide
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Quiet time activities for kids who have stopped nappingTry a simple 45-minute quiet time routine for kids ages 3 to 5 who no longer nap, with printable activities, a visible timer and easy rules.
Birthday party activities for kids: a printable plan for 10Plan a fun two-hour birthday party for 10 kids with printable name cards, a scavenger hunt, bingo, would-you-rather questions and a maze race.
Story paper: 30 picture writing prompts for young writersHelp your child turn drawings into stories with printable story paper, 30 picture prompts, and a simple month-long plan for building writing skills.
Graph paper activities for kids: 12 printable grid ideasTry 12 graph paper activities for kids, including pixel art, math games, symmetry drawings and coordinate pictures, with tips for choosing grid sizes.
Handwriting Paper for Kindergarten and Early GradesChoose handwriting paper for your child's age and writing skills. Learn how dashed midlines, line sizes, and story paper support early writers.
Morning work kindergarten: a five-minute routine that runs itselfBuild a calm kindergarten arrival routine with five-minute printables, one task each day, and simple habits that help children start work independently.
Skip counting activities by 2s, 5s and 10s for kidsTry skip counting activities with chants, hopscotch, dot to dots and coins. Help your child count with confidence and prepare for multiplication.
Early finisher activities that do not need gradingBuild a ready-to-use binder of early finisher activities with printable mazes, word searches, color by number and dot to dots kids can check themselves.
Emergency sub plans: a one-hour printable block for any gradeUse these emergency sub plans to fill 60 minutes with printable activities, a class trivia game, simple grade adjustments, and clear folder notes.
Restaurant activities for kids: what to print before you goKeep kids busy at a restaurant with four easy printables, simple packing tips, and age-friendly ideas for toddlers and older children.
Road trip activities for kids that fit on a clipboardKeep kids busy on long drives with printable scavenger hunts, trivia, dot to dots and mazes, plus a simple plan for screen time and breaks.
Fall activities for kids with leaves, apples and pumpkinsPlan an easy fall afternoon with a leaf walk, coloring pages, apple counting, pumpkin mazes, a fall word search and a nature scavenger hunt.
Summer activities for kids: 10 weeks of printable funBeat summer boredom with 10 themed printable activity packs for kids, each with a coloring page, word search, maze and scavenger hunt.
Christmas activities for kids while dinner cooksKeep kids busy while Christmas dinner cooks with easy printables, coloring pages, a tree maze, word searches, scavenger hunts and family trivia.
Easter activities for kids beyond the egg huntTry five easy Easter activities for kids, including printable egg designs, a spring word search, a backyard scavenger hunt and fun games.
Halloween activities for kids: a two-hour party planPlan a two-hour Halloween party for kids with printable games, pumpkin coloring, a scavenger hunt, word searches and age-friendly activities.
Mandala coloring pages for kids: a calm 20-minute breakUse mandala coloring pages for kids to create a calm 20-minute break after school, with simple color rules and tips for choosing designs.
Name coloring pages: 8 fun ways to use themTry eight easy ways to use name coloring pages at home or school, from birthday place cards and cubby labels to tracing practice and reusable activities.
Benefits of coloring for kids, by age and skillLearn the benefits of coloring for kids at each age, with practical page ideas for grip, pencil control, color choices, patterns and shading.
Number recognition activities for preschoolers with no prepTry easy number recognition activities for preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with coloring, counting, dot to dots and number hunts you can start today.
First grade sight words: list and 12-week practice planGet the full Dolch first grade sight words list, compare it with Fry's first 100 words, and follow a simple 12-week reading plan.
Letter of the week: a simple plan for pre-KUse this five-day letter of the week plan for pre-K with free printables, sound hunts, tracing, dot to dots, and easy Friday reviews.
dolch sight words list by grade and ageLearn who Edward Dolch was, see all 220 sight words by grade, and find simple ways to print flashcards and worksheets for practice.
Kindergarten sight words: the 52-word list and planUse the 52 Dolch primer sight words with a simple school-year plan, weekly groups, and three practice activities that keep learning manageable.
Sight words practice at home in 10 minutes a dayTry this 10-minute sight word routine with five new cards each week, quick review piles, writing practice, and a Friday bingo game.
Color by number for kids: what it teaches and how to chooseLearn what color by number for kids can teach and how to choose pages that fit your child's age, skills, and attention span.
How to teach a child with a word search for kidsLearn when children are ready for word searches, how to teach the steps, and how to create spelling puzzles they can enjoy at home.
Mazes for kids: Best sizes by age and solving tricksFind the right maze size for ages 4 to 10, teach simple solving tricks, and build a weekly practice routine that keeps kids interested.
Dot to dot for preschoolers makes five minutes countSee how dot to dot pages help kids practice numbers, pencil control, and planning, with simple ways to choose the right page for each age.
Scavenger hunt ideas for kids: 12 fun lists to tryTry 12 scavenger hunts for kids with ready-to-use lists for home, outside, holidays and parties, plus easy rules for preschoolers and older kids.
80 trivia questions for kids with answers by topicTry 80 trivia questions for kids across eight fun topics, with answers included and simple rules for hosting a family or classroom quiz.
60 riddles for kids with answers from easy to hardTry 60 fun riddles for kids with answers, sorted by age and difficulty. Perfect for family game nights, classroom breaks and car rides.
100 would you rather questions for kids to make everyone laughTry 100 funny would you rather questions for kids, with silly, animal, food, school and family choices for ages 4 to 10 at home or in class.
Rainy day activities for kids with 25 easy ideasFind 25 rainy day activities for kids, sorted by age and time, with simple printables, indoor games, and a short prep list for parents.