Looking for some writing ideas for kids this month? Look no further than everyone’s favorite holiday, Halloween. The following sites have dozens of ideas on how to derive writing inspiration from the Halloween season….[Continue]
Independence Day
Happy Birthday America! Today’s holiday assortment includes a look at our early American history, with a special focus on the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, along with a Fourth of July craft and activity page especially for the …[Continue]
What is April Fools’ Day?
The first day of April is a day to watch out for. Although not a national holiday, it is widely celebrated as April Fools’ Day or All Fools’ Day. Kids can join in the fun by playing silly jokes on …[Continue]
St. Patrick’s Day
Since we’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a wee bit of history about our patron saint. St. Patrick was a Christian missionary credited with converting Ireland from paganism to Christianity. He lived at the end of the 4th …[Continue]
Thanksgiving Table Crafts
These kid-friendly Thanksgiving table decorations will not only brighten up your holiday home, but will also get the kids involved in the preparing the dinner table. Whether you choose to do these projects before the holiday, or as a Thanksgiving …[Continue]
What is Halloween?
Boo! Happy Halloween! It’s that time of year again, when goblins and witches roam our streets in search of trick-or-treat candies. But, what exactly is Halloween? This week’s sites explore the origins of the holiday and how Halloween celebrations have …[Continue]
Birthday Poems
Dedicated to all those who have struggled to come up with a fun and unique way to pen a birthday greeting (and with a tip of the hat to April’s status as National Poetry Month) this week’s topic is birthday …[Continue]
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
For a wee bit of green fun in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a roundup of creative craft projects. Most are easily made with materials you already have at home or in the classroom, and many are simple enough …[Continue]
Valentine’s Day Cards
The selection of free Valentine’s Day cards on the Internet is awesome. For this week’s picks, I included one e-card site (where you send your greetings via email) and four sites for printing cards on paper. After all these years …[Continue]
Christmas Songs
Covering the gamut from traditional Christmas carols to pop holiday music, these Christmas sites include printable lyrics, music trivia, and streaming online radio stations. May your holiday season be joyful and filled with music!…[Continue]
