Paper Models of Polyhedra ~ Fun Freebie

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Do you have a visual or spatial child that is also kinesthetic?   These free printable paper models of polyhedra will not only keep them busy all summer, but provide a some math and art enrichment at the same time.  Fun!  Paper Models of Polyhedra

 

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Fun Freebies ~ Animal Alphabet Coloring Pages

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How fun! Animal alphabet coloring pages – great for learning letters or an animal-themed study. Lots of possibilities. Click on the image or HERE to find these great printables.

Great Resource – Wildflower Coloring Books

Learning about wildflowers as part of your botany or nature study lessons?   These Celebrate Wildflowers coloring books from the US Forest Service are a great free  resource.  Most of the coloring pages also include information about the wildflower, so they would make a great notebook or lapbook illustrations.

 
Image source: US Forest Service

 

 

Creative Idea ~ Month-in-Review Scrapbook Page

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This is a creative & fun idea that can be easily adopted for  creating a homeschool journal/yearbook.   It’s also a great way to preserve the memories of  outdoor activities , field trips  or special projects.  Your older students could easily complete this ‘review assignment’ on their own.   Lots of fun possibilities with this idea!

Click the image or source link to go directly to the site that features a step-by-step photo tutorial.

Crafty Fun – Mount Rushmore Craft

 

Add some crafty interest to your study of  U. S. geography!  This would be a fun addition to a lapbook or notebooking page.   Find the step-by-step tutorial by clicking the image or the source link above.

Great Resource – Teach Art at Home

Masterpiece Art Instruction –  View and print dozens of free drawing projects and lessons, with new ones being added regularly.  Includes how-to-draw lessons as well as project ideas for all ages and skill levels.

Great Idea – Upcycled Story Magnets

 

Upcycled story magnets- what a great idea!  Old or torn picture books and old Sabbath school papers are excellent sources for pictures.  This is a great way to occupy little ones while you are working with older children.    Ask a child to arrange the pictures to suit them and then tell you a story- you’ve just worked on  some great literacy/pre-writing/early composition skills.  Fun!

Click on the image or the source link to get details on how to make story magnets.