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Homeschool Organization Motivation – 11 Gadgets To Get You Going

May 11, 2025 | 159 Comments
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Homeschool organization motivation means finding the little pretty things that motivate me for the new homeschool year. Also, look at my page The Dynamics of How to Homeschool Easily and Smarter.

Besides, as homeschool educators we have many areas of a our life that must be maintained.

Also, we want to keep lesson planning streamlined and record keeping to the minimum.

Homeschool Organization Motivation - 11 Gadgets To Get You Going

This frees us to enjoy our home which is not only a place for learning but for living.

Tools like planners, calendars, or apps help maintain a regular schedule, which is crucial for effective learning and time management.

MORE HOMESCHOOL ORGANIZATION RESOURCES

  • Homeschool Room Organizing + Organizing Tools
  • 100 BEST Ideas to Organize Your Homeschool Area – Storage, Spaces, and Learning Places
  • Best Tools To Organize Homeschool Easily and Stress-Free
  • Free & Easy DIY Home Management Binder
Homeschool Organization Motivation - 11 Gadgets To Get You Going | Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

ORGANIZING LEARNING SPACES

I got a small clip on lamp when we were on the road to South America and just love the fact that it’s light and not bulky.

Besides, a lot of my homeschool reading how-to I do at night.

Then, add a bit of some fun things to your learning surface whether you have a table or nook.

I love anything that keeps me motivated.

Okay, okay, it has so much packed into a small container like scissors, tape and the most adorable mini stapler, which is great to have by your 7 Step Free DIY Homeschool Planner.


Then I couldn’t resist a few more pretties. Stuff like this gets my going for the new homeschool year. Why shouldn’t we homeschool with a bit of style?

Over the Top Homeschool Organization Tools!

Don’t forget the other things I have to help you get this homeschool year off to a great start.

If you’re new to homeschool, you’ll love my book.

It is UNIQUE in that it’s not another book written by a homeschool mom, but a program based on my years ACTUALLY helping new homeschoolers.

Glam It Up Package 300 Tina Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Also, besides all the free and paid pages to upgrade your free 7 Step DIY Free Homeschool Planner, don’t forget I have the Ultimate Glam it Up Planner and and the fabulous Unit Study Planner. (click on the links to see more pictures).

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  • DIY Undated 12 Month Calendar | Organized Planner
  • Homeschool Organization – Why You’re Still Drowning in Clutter
  • 5 Homeschool Things to Toss By the End of Summer
  • Top 10 Tips for Maximizing Space in (Really) Tiny Homeschool Spaces

11 Gadgets to Keep Your Homeschool Organized.

Hopefully, these gadgets will keep you motivated to keep on homeschooling as you prepare each day.

Jonathan Adler Greek Key Cover

    Certified "Made for Kindle" accessory (fits Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle & Kindle Touch)     Irreverent printed
cotton canvas exterior and luxurious sueded lining     Unique silicone backed 4-point elastics to secure your Kindle device

Vekkia Rechargeable Book Light for Reading in Bed

Yes I love mine so I can keep on reading well past bedtime.

Pixio 12 inch Black Monitor Storage Top Shelf - Adjustable Platform

I love this for being able to change our learning area as needed.

Colored Gel Pens, 12 Colors 0.5mm Fine Point Smooth Writing Pens

  • A Palette of 12
    Colored Inks: Discover a set of 12 vibrant colored inks that bring each
    page to life. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance and creativity to
    all your notes and projects.
  • Effortlessly Smooth Writing: With a smooth ink flow and quick-drying
    ink, these gel pens glide over the page without smearing. The 0.5mm fine
    point pen offers precise, clear lines that elevate your writing
    experience.

    Aim High Notepad 3-Pack Set, Note Pads for To Do List

    Yes, some things need to be written.. Not all things need to go on our phones.

    Believe in Yourself Mini Gallery (artwork with mini easel) Hardcover January 13, 2014

    I love these mini art sayings on an easel. They are so inspirational for our home to place in different places.

    World's Tiniest Tool Box - Includes; Flathead Driver, Screw Driver, Measuring Tape on a Keychain

    Okay it’s so cute, but it really works. And I love having this because I can put my hands on it easily.

    22 Pack 0.5mm 6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen,6-Color Retractable Ballpoint

    Great for a co-op gift. It reminds me of the pens I had as a child. They add a bit of fun to your day.

    Heart Shape Sticky Notes 8 Color Bright

    Just too fun to not share.

    Nature's Decorations Agate Bookends

    I combine my love of nature with my love of books. Swoon!

    Gorgeous 7 Step Free Homeschool Planner You Build

    Because a homeschool planner should be the life blood of your day, I’ve created many different ones here. Whether
    you are using a planner to track lesson plans, or just journaling, you’ll love the choices here.

    Hugs and love ya,

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    Awesome & Interesting Facts About Amelia Earhart Disappearance Free Printable

    May 10, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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    I have a free printable with interesting facts about Amelia Earhart disappearance. Also, look at my page Amazing Facts about Amelia Earhart and Fun Aviator Goggle Craft.

    This 8 page freebie is Historical Detective – The Case of the Disappearing Flight. Amelia Earhart was an amazing pilot and adventurer who disappeared while trying to fly around the world.

    And her disappearance has been one of the biggest mysteries in history.

    Awesome & Interesting Facts About Amelia Earhart Disappearance Free Printable

    She was born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas. After a plane ride in 1920, she was determined to fly.

    And she set many aviation records. For example, she became the 16th woman in the U.S. to get her pilot’s license.

    Then in 1928, she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger.

    BOOKS ABOUT AMELIA EARHART

    Also, look at these fun resources to learn more about Amelia.

    6 Fun Amelia Earhart Resources

    Bring your aviator unit study to life by adding some of these fun resources.

    Who Was Amelia Earhart?

    Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.

    Amelia Earhart (Inspired Inner Genius)

    Then, you will love our child-friendly biography of Amelia Earhart! Use this exciting biography book to instill timeless values & principles in your child.

    I am Amelia Earhart (Ordinary People Change the World)

    Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:   • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history   • Photos that bring the story more fully to life   • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable   • Childhood moments that influenced the hero   • Facts that make great conversation-starters   • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to 

    Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky! (Show Me History!)

    When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. In Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!, the story of the bold and daring aviator’s life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details. From her hardscrabble childhood to her final flight—and mysterious disappearance—Earhart’s journey will entertain, captivate, and inspire readers of all ages.

    The Story of Amelia Earhart: A Biography Book for New Readers

    Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane―and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn’t afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn’t think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight.

    Safari Ltd In The Sky TOOB

    In the sky themed figurines by Safari Ltd. Airplanes, blimp, helicopter, hot air balloon, space shuttle and more replicas have been handpainted and researched for accuracy. Pieces come in a clear """"toob"""" with a globe top and facts on the inside. These figures are perfect for displays, playing pretend, and more! 12 pieces per package.

    However, it was her final flight in 1937 that gained her fame.

    Look at some of these facts.

    FACTS ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS FLIGHT OF AMELIA EARHART

    • On July 2, 1937, Amelia and her navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean.
    • Their plane vanished near a tiny island called Howland Island in the Pacific.
    • Their last radio message said they were low on fuel and couldn’t find the island.
    • Even though the U.S. Navy searched over 250,000 square miles, they didn’t find any trace of her plane.
    • She was declared legally dead in 1939.
    Awesome & Interesting Facts About Amelia Earhart Disappearance Free Printable

    In addition, look at these other fun activities about Amelia Earhart.

    MORE ACTIVITIES ABOUT AMELIA EARHART

    Also, look at more activities about this wonderful pilot.

    • How to Make a Fun Bottle Buddy of the Trailblazing Pilot Amelia Earhart Craft
    • Easy How to Draw Amelia Earhart Tutorial Video and Amelia Earhart Coloring Page
    • Amazing Facts about Amelia Earhart and Fun Aviator Goggle Craft
    • Amelia Earhart’s Airplane Clothespin craft
    • Free History Worksheets on Women Who Changed the World

    HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLE HISTORICAL DETECTIVE – THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING FLIGHT

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    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    May 9, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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    You want to save all these free art lessons for 4th grade including my fun new beach glass art lesson. Also, look at my page Free Art Unit & Curriculum Grades 1 – 8  for more ideas.

    Too, look at my pages The Best Fourth Grade Homeschool Curriculum | Tips and Recommendations and Seashore Beach Watching Unit Study and Seashore Lapbook.

    I wanted to introduce something completely new and fun. Having seen some neat pictures made from arranging beach glass and adding a little detail with fine line pens I knew we had to try it.

    The best part is going through your glass and using some creativity to imagine what each shape could be.

    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    Whether you stick with a very simple image, use a few pieces or include a lot of colors and shapes into the image, your child’s creativity will soar.

    Beach glass art is a great lesson for abstract and contemporary art.

    Be sure to study more about this type of art and artists like what characteristics make it abstract, the names of abstract artists like Pollock and Kandinsky.

    ART BOOKS FOR KIDS

    Too, look at these fun art books for kids.

    10 Favorite Art and Artist Books for Kids

    Whether you’re studying about an artist and style of art, add these fun books to your home library or add to your art unit study.

    A Weekend With Renoir

    I have put on my little round hat (which I wear often, in fact), combed my white beard and put on my best navy-blue suit. I am wearing my favorite necktie, too. Surely, you can see at once that I am a painter. I am so pleased that you have come to spend the weekend with me, to hear me talk about myself and my friends-- they are painters also. What I am about to tell you is my own true story-- the story of my life and my work. You will have to step back with me into the past-- before you were born, yes, but not so very long ago.Let me introduce myself to you. My name is Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

    Weekend with Van Gogh

    The nineteenth-century Dutch artist discusses his life and work in a letter to his nephew.

    A Weekend with Leonardo Da Vinci

    The fifteenth century artist talks about his life and work as if entertaining the reader for a weekend.

    Farms and farmers in art,

    Farms and farmers in art

    Drawing from Nature

    Artist and naturalist Arnosky explains his techniques, and shares his enthusiasm, for drawing natural scenes and animals.

    Linnea in Monet's Garden

    Linnea has been in Paris. And she has visited the painter Claude Monet's garden! She even stood on the same little Japanese bridge that Monet painted so often in his pictures. In Paris, Linnea got to see many of the real paintings.

    Now she can understand what it means to be called an Impressionist, and she knows a lot about Monet's life in the pink house where he lived with his eight children.

    Twenty-five years after its original publication, this celebration of the wonder of art is available once again in an enlarged keepsake edition. The joy and inspiration Linnea discovers in Monet's garden will be eagerly embraced by a new generation
    of readers.

    The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art

    Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers—like a proper artist.   But as Vasya opened his paint box and began mixing the reds, the yellows, the blues, he heard a strange sound—the swirling colors trilled like an orchestra tuning up for a symphony! And as he grew older, he continued to hear brilliant colors singing and see vibrant sounds dancing. But was Vasya brave enough to put aside his proper still lifes and portraits and paint . . . music?   In this exuberant celebration of creativity, Barb Rosenstock and Mary GrandPré tell the fascinating story of Vasily Kandinsky, one of the very first painters of abstract art. Throughout his life, Kandinsky experienced colors as sounds, and sounds as colors—and bold, groundbreaking works burst forth from his noisy paint box.

    Famous Paintings

    Famous Paintings: An Introduction to Art for Young People

    Come Look With Me: Animals in Art

    Few subjects have more immediate appeal to children than animals, and few methods of teaching students to appreciate fine art have proven more successful than those of educator Gladys S. Blizzard. In COME LOOK WITH ME: ANIMALS IN ART, she makes the most of children's natural curiosity about animals to introduce them not only to twelve magnificent
    works of art, but also to a whole new way of encountering art. Using an approach which is as fun as it is effective, the author deftly guides her young audience toward their own understanding of and delight in the world of art. The works featured in ANIMALS IN ART represent a variety of styles which students will encounter again in museums and in books: the muscular realism of Rosa Bonheur's "The Horse Fair", the delicate romanticism of Martin Johnson Heade's "Cattleya Orchid" and "Three
    Brazilian Hummingbirds," the bold abstraction of Henri Matisse's "The Snail." They also represent an intriguing menagerie of beasts, from the mysterious deer and horses stampeding across the wall of Lascaux cave to Paul Klee's whimsical heart-nosed cat dreaming of a bird.

    Exploring Landscape Art with Children (Come Look With Me)

    In COME LOOK WITH ME: EXPLORING LANDSCAPE ART WITH CHILDREN art educator Gladys S. Blizzard introduces boys and girls to 12 magnificent landscape paintings. Through these carefully selected works and a thought-provoking text, the author guides students toward an imaginative new way of looking at art.This book is suited both for family reading and for sharing with a small group. Each full-color reproduction is accompanied by a brief biological sketch of the artist and a series of open-ended questions designed to make the most of a child's natural curiosity.

    Now before I give you my simple how-to on creating art with beach glass let’s look at a lesson on the 7 elements of art and discover which ones apply to today’s lesson.

    When you begin more formal art lessons you should start with the 7 elements of art and keep it simple, as your child matures you can go more in-depth into each one.

    THE 7 ELEMENTS OF ART

    1. Line- A mark made on a surface. Examples: Thick, thin, wavy, straight, dashed lines. Think about drawing hair (lots of lines) or a fence (straight lines).

    2. Shape- An enclosed space that is flat. Examples: Circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals. Look for these in a painting of houses or when drawing robots.

    3. Form- A three-dimensional object that has height, width, and depth. Examples: Cubes, spheres, cylinders, pyramids. Think of a ball (sphere) or a can (cylinder).

    4. Color- The visual quality of objects caused by the amount of light they reflect or absorb. Examples: Red, blue, and yellow (primary colors); green, orange, and purple (secondary colors).

    5. Value- The lightness or darkness of a color. Examples: Dark blue vs. light blue, black vs. white, shades of gray. Think about shadows that make things darker.

    6. Texture- How something feels or looks like it feels. Examples: Rough, smooth, bumpy, furry. Imagine touching sandpaper (rough) or a smooth glass ball.

    7. Space- The area around, within, or between objects.Examples: Positive space (the objects themselves) and negative space (the empty areas around the objects). Think about how much space the objects take up in a picture, and the space between them.

    Look at some of the fantastic free art lessons for 4th grade I found from learning about the great artists of history to watercolor lessons, drawing, painting, and more.

    FREE ART LESSONS FOR 4TH GRADE

    The Formal Elements of Art for Kids with free printable book– Great for if you want something offline to teach the basics.

    Art For Kids Hub has all kinds of art lessons for aspiring artists.

    Even if you don’t take your full run of courses through them you can use Easy Peasy All in One Homeschool for Drawing and Painting classes.

    Teach Art at Home–Watercolor, pastel, charcoal, printmaking, and more.

    Mr. P Studios – YouTube art lessons with many different art mediums and styles.

    Garden of Praise- Art appreciation lessons on over 50 important works and artists.

    Deep Space Sparkle has art lessons sorted by grade, subject, and technique.

    Easy Drawings for Kids- Step Step Drawing is great if simple drawings are what you are looking to learn.

    Createful Kids is great for learning art skills as well as art history as you paint, sculpt, draw, and more.

    An important part of art lessons is learning not just the various skills but about the artists behind the styles-Artist Study for Kids: Learn About 8 Artists with Free Printables

    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    And now let’s dig into this fun beach glass art lesson.

    BEACH GLASS ART

    You will need:

    • Tacky glue or hot glue
    • Cardstock, mixed media paper
    • Colorful beach glass
    • Fine line pens
    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    First, cut your paper to the correct size for your frame so that you know what space you have to work with.

    Be sure to use sturdy cardstock that will hold up to the weight of the beach glass.

    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    Decide on what image you are going to create with your beach glass.

    Try different placements with various colors and shapes until you get an idea of what image you want to make.

    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    The fun is pouring over all the colors, shapes, and sizes to decide where each one goes and how to lay out your picture.

    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    Once you are happy with your picture add a small dab of glue to the back of each piece and press it into place, let the glue dry.

    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    Use the fine line pen to add little details like grass, strings, or whatever other little details your images need.

    Free Art Lessons For 4th Grade & How To Make Easy Beach Glass Art

    Place the paper inside the frame without the pane of glass and reattach the back.

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    How To Make A Shoebox Water Cycle Diorama With Free Printables

    May 8, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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    I have a free printable shoebox water cycle diorama. Also, look at my page Free Earth Science Lapbook & Unit Study Ideas for more activities.

    A water cycle diorama is a fun visual way for kids to learn the four main stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

    Besides, explaining abstract concepts like the water cycle can be hard for kids to grasp.

    How To Make A Shoebox Water Cycle Diorama With Free Printables

    So, a shoebox water cycle diorama is a visual way to introduce weather concepts.

    Too, kids can use all of the free printable pieces of this water cycle diorama download or create some features of their own to mix and match with the printables.

    Also, engage your child while he is preparing the diorama. You can prepare questions to engage critical thinking.

    For example, where does the water start, what happens to the rain, and where does the groundwater go.

    BOOKS ABOUT THE WATER CYCLE FOR KIDS

    In addition, look at some of these books about the water cycle.

    4 Water Cycle Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

    Add some of these living books and reference books to your learning day about water and the water cycle.

    A Drop of Water

    A child crouches beside a meadow brook, and a drop of water collects and falls from the child’s fingertip to continue on its journey. Where does that journey begin? High in the sky, rain clouds are parting. Water trickles and flows down the mountain, collecting in an upland bog, seeping through a beaver’s dam, rushing over rocks, passing many plants and animals along its winding way—each dependent on water and the different environments it shapes to live.

    A Drop of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder

    The most spectacular photographs ever created on the subject of water appear in this unique science book by Walter Wick. The camera stops the action and magnifies it so that all the amazing states of water can be observed — water as ice, rainbow, steam, frost, dew. Readers can examine a drop of water as it falls from a faucet, see a drop of water as it splashes on a hard surface, count the points of an actual snowflake, and contemplate how drops of water form clouds. Evaporation, condensation, capillary, attraction, and surface tension are explained through simple text and illustrated by pictures that reveal water in its many awesome transformations.

    The Snowflake : A Water Cycle Story

    With a double-page spread for each month, this book describes the journey of a single drop of water throughout the year.

    Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle

    Meet Drop. She's water! And she's seen a thing or two--even dinosaurs. Everywhere Drop flows--and she flows everywhere--she makes life on Earth possible, and has a great time doing it. Have you ever plummeted from a rain cloud? Or taken a thousand-year nap in a glacier? Drop has! She'll tell you all about it

    Also, look at more water life cycle activities.

    How To Make A Shoebox Water Cycle Diorama With Free Printables

    Finally, look at what included in this download.

    You will need:

    • Free Water Cycle Diorama (add your email to the link at the end of this post and get the freebie instantly. no waiting)
    • Glue
    • Scissors
    • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

    Print out all of the diorama pages onto thick sturdy cardstock.

    Encourage your child to color the pieces or leave them as they are.

    I included a photo in the download to show you were to place the pieces.

    MORE ACTIVITIES TO PAIR WITH THE SHOEBOX WATER CYCLE DIORAMA

    • Simple and Fun Hands-On Water Cycle Activity For Kids
    • 5 Great Water Cycle Activities and Lessons, Labeling the Water Cycle
    • Rain Cloud in a Jar Science Activity
    • Free Weather Unit Study and Rain Cloud in a Jar
    • Water Cycle, Rain Cycle Science Experiments and Craftivity

    HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLE WATER CYCLE DIORAMA

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    How To Make A Cloud Spotter Craft & Bark Rubbing Craft Printables

    May 7, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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    I have a cool cloud spotter craft and bark rubbing free printable craft.

    When doing nature studies, two of our favorite ground activities are cloud spotting and observing tree bark.

    Besides cloud drifting by can be a fun activity for children of any age. Cloud watching makes us pause to enjoy the quite details of nature.

    How To Make A Cloud Spotter Craft & Bark Rubbing Craft Printables

    And no two clouds are ever the same. So, this fun cloud spotter craft is a great way to take science outdoors.

    Then, learning about tree bark is like not only appreciating textures but appreciating the secret bark holds about the tree.

    And some bark feels like paper smooth and other bark is bumpy and cracked.

    It is a fun way to take notice of trees.

    BOOKS & RESOURCES FOR CLOUD SPOTTERS

    Cloud Books & Resources for Kids

    Add these cloud books and resources to your unit study.

    Clouds (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

    Read and find out about how to forecast a change in weather by looking at the clouds in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

    At any given time, more than half the earth is covered with different types of clouds. Some are dark and scary rain clouds, and some are just big white puffs. What kind of cloud is in the sky above you, and what can you expect the weather to be? Instead of turning on the TV to find out what the weather will be, you can look out your window at the clouds.

    This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, is a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades

    Little Cloud board book

    At last! Here's a brand-new board book edition of an Eric Carle picture book that's a favorite with littlest cloud gazers everywhere! Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a funny clown. It?s all lots of fun, but so is playing with friends. So this time, Little Cloud joins the crowd, gathering with his pals into one giant cloud. And then they rain!In Little Cloud, Eric Carle celebrates the possibilities of imagination with textured collages of sky-blue and white in a story that will encourage the youngest child to "read" clouds.

    Photo Credit: www.youtube.com

    Types Of Clouds - The Dr. Binocs Show

    Hey kids, did you know that clouds have different types too? Well, after watching this video, you'd be able to identify most of them.

    And then look at these cloud activities.

    CLOUD ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

    • 7 Easy Cloud Crafts For Preschoolers | Types of Clouds Activity
    • Cloud in a Jar: Make your own cloud!
    • How to Make Hot Cocoa Cloud Dough | 8 Hot Cocoa Crafts for Preschoolers
    • Little Cloud Paintings
    • How To Make A Cloud In A Water Bottle

    Next, look at these fun activities to with trees and tree bark.

    TREE AND TREE BARK ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

    • Easy Pine Craft Tree Ideas And A Free Life Cycle Printable
    • Famous and Historic Trees Fun Nature and History Homeschool Unit Study.
    • Why Evergreen Trees Are the Ultimate Winter Wonder & Tree Craft
    • From Forest to Fun: Unique Crafts With Tree Bark
    • Hands-On Literature Nature Study: Simple Tree Craft
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