Free Printable Math and Geometry Activities from Sir Cumference Books for Pi Day

 Cindy Neuschwander writes math books for children. Wayne Geehan illustrates these charming, educational stories about Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter and Radius their son who together solve math and geometry puzzles and medieval mysteries. Children learn geometry, measurement, counting, algebra, Pi, formulas and mathematical concepts in clever stories told like medieval fairy tales. Here are free printable geometry lessons from the Sir Cumference stories. Math and Geometry Lessons from 'Sir Cumference' Books by Cindy Neuschwander

Free Fairy Tales Printables, Lessons, Coloring Pages, Mini Books

 I confess to childlike love of tchotchkis (and I love that word). I like Google doodles. Each day, they base the doodle on some event that took place on that day. A person’s birthday, an anniversary, a first, an invention. Sometimes, they’re interactive (you push buttons and make them do things, ergo, play). This article featured the Brothers Grimm anniversary. Here are printable lesson plans, coloring, games about fairy tales. Cute Interactive Google Doodle For Grimms Fairy Tale Anniversary 

Free Disney Frozen Printables

I've written articles on free printable kids crafts since 2007, often linking to the Family Fun website (from Family Fun magazine. Family Fun partners with Disney and provides lots of Disney-themed crafts. Family Fun now has a new website Spoonful. Besides regular Family Fun goodies, Disney crafts can be found there too. There are printable activities for Disney "Frozen" movie, too.  Free Disney Printables from Family Fun New Site Spoonful

Free Printable Stone Soup Games, Activities and Lesson Plans

"Stone Soup" is an old legend that's been retold many times. Kids' authors Marcia Brown, Ann McGovern and Jon J. Muth have written popular versions. Stone Soup is commonly used in preschool and elementary classrooms, particularly around Thanksgiving. If you are teaching Stone Soup, here are free printable activities.

As an educator and homeschooler, I've used "Stone Soup" in many lessons over the years. My favorite retelling is by Marcia Brown (1945), who also wrote such childrens literature classics as "Shadow" and Once a Mouse. I have great respect for Ann McGovern, too. I think of Ms. McGovern as the 'If you lived...' book lady because she wrote books about what it would be like to live in different cultures or at other times in history. Ann McGovern helped fuel my passion for history, culture and anthropology. For free printables, click here read more

Free Printable Eric Carle Activities from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle one of the world's most beloved children's illustrators. He's the  author of dozens of books about insects and animals. Here are free printable cut and paste crafts, games, activities, lessons, puzzles and coloring pages from Eric Carle's best known book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a little caterpillar eats his way through different foods each day of the week. The Very Hungry Caterpillar is used in preschool and kindergarten classrooms teach and explore caterpillars and butterflies, sequencing and days of the week.  read more for Eric Carle Very Hungry Caterpillar printables

Free Printable Weather Activities and Coloring Pages

Free Printable Weather Activities and Coloring Pages Speaking as a veteran teacher and homeschooler, I have found that children learn best when they are actively engaged. Planning a unit on weather, science or safety? Here are free printable coloring pages and activity booklets from the National Weather Service. Tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, disasters, all the lessons you need for breaking-news weather. Read more