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Summer Learning Ideas For The Littles & Free Backyard Brainiacs Printable

May 26, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have summer learning ideas for your littles. Too, I have a free backyard brainiacs space themed printable. Also, look at my post Free Summer Unit Study For Kids for more activities.

Anytime is really a good time to get your little learners outside with these fun summer learning ideas. Especially with hands-on ideas and room for free exploration, try one or two of these activities.

Teaching your elementary school children doesn’t have to stop in summer. A lot of homeschoolers school year round and summer is not any different than any other season.

Summer Learning Ideas For The Littles & Free Backyard Brainiacs Printable

We homeschool, we learn and take time off as needed. Repeat as necessary.

And young children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful conversations with you. So, turn your backyard into a lab or make it a nature story time place.

First, look at some of these books for summer reading.

SUMMER THEMED BOOKS FOR ELEMENTARY CHILDREN

I prefer living books first.

As I find them, I add to our list then add reference books.

8 Summer Books for Elementary Aged Children

Add these summer books to your little learner’s reading list. Use for read aloud or to add to a fun unit study.

The Raft

Nicky is convinced that his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods is going to be the worst summer ever. She cooks food that he doesn’t like, there’s an art studio where her living room should be, and he’s expected to do chores—including fishing, the most boring chore ever.

But one afternoon, while Nicky is trying to catch their dinner, a raft drifts down the river towards him. The raft has a calming magic about it, affecting both Nicky and the wildlife of the river and woods. Through the raft and the adventures it brings him on, Nicky finds new common ground with his grandmother, a fellow river rat, who encourages him to explore his newfound talent for art.

This is an imagination-sparking story about appreciating the simple, natural joys of the world and the people in it, and about discovering and exploring one’s own talents.

Miss Rumphius

Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.

Andrew Henry's Meadow

Andrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andrew Henry is in the middle--and he's always with himself. He doesn't mind this very much, because he's an inventor. But when Andrew Henry's family doesn't appreciate him or his inventions, he decides it's time to run away. Many children in the neighborhood feel the same way and follow him to his meadow, where he builds each of his friends a unique house of their very own. But in town the families miss their children and do everything they can to find them. And the kids realize that it feels a little lonely out in the meadow without their parents.

Summer Story (Brambly Hedge)

Follows the activities of the Brambley Hedge community of field mice in summer.

Blueberries for Sal

Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk! Sal and her mother a picking blueberries to can for the winter. But when Sal wanders to the other side of Blueberry Hill, she discovers a mama bear preparing for her own long winter.  Meanwhile Sal's mother is being followed by a small bear with a big appetite for berries! Will each mother go home with the right little one?

Jamberry

A small boy and a big friendly bear embark on a berry-picking extravaganza, looking for blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Their fun adventure comes to a razzamatazz finale under a starberry sky.

Pond

When Matt is out for a late winter hike he sees a trickle of water in the old deserted and junk filled dirt pit at the edge of his
neighborhood. With quiet appreciation, Matt can imagine the pond that must once have been there, shining in the early spring light, freezing in the winter for skating and the perfect place for swimming in the summer. Can Matt’s discovery transform a forgotten pond to its natural wonder? With his idea of making the pond whole again, Matt rallies his friends, Katie and Pablo, and together they work through the spring, clearing debris, moving rocks to hold the water, and looking for leaks. But would there be enough water to fill the pond? Can they bring the pond back?

The Sun Egg

A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon
she and her friends discover what it really is; but not before the sun egg is lost and little elf begins a wonderful adventure.

This is a delightful story for young children about imagination and discovery from the world-renowned Swedish author–illustrator Elsa Beskow.

Next, look at some of these summer learning ideas.

SUMMER LEARNING IDEAS FOR THE LITTLE LEARNERS

  • Explore the Outdoors: Top Summer Ideas and Free Scavenger Hunt
  • Backyard Mud Cafe: An Easy Outdoor Imaginative Play Idea for Kids
  • 10 Kindergarten Sensory Bin Ideas | How To Make A Summer Sensory Bin
  • The Best Summer Activity: Shower Curtain Painting
  • 8 Best Summer Unit Studies For Kindergarten | Free Ant Study
  • Alphabet Letter Fishing
  • How to Make a Watermelon Sensory Bin for Play and Learning
  • Sidewalk Chalk Outdoor Math Game
  • How to Make Fun Watermelon Seed Slime For Summer Learning
  • Summer Fun Science Activity – Sand Volcano at Home
  • Bioluminescence For Kids: How To Make A Fun Firefly Craft

Summer Learning Ideas For The Littles & Free Backyard Brainiacs Printable

Finally, look at what is included in this backyard brainiacs printable for ages 7 to 11 with space theme.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE BACKYARD BRAINIACS SPACE THEMED PRINTABLE FOR THE LITTLE LEARNERS

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Interest-Led Learning Made Easy: 12 Free Topics to Keep You Inspired All Year

March 24, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Whether you’re following an interest led learning model, unschooling or child-led, you’ll love this newest free printable I have today. Also, look at my page Homeschool Learning Styles to learn more about learning styles.

Through the years the terms interest-led learning, child-led learning and unschooling hasn’t really changed. It’s that the homeschool education world has finally caught on.

In my mom’s time the only way for a child to learn was through traditional curriculum. Or rather that was the view touted then.

Interest-Led Learning Made Easy: Free 12 Topics to Keep You Inspired All Year

Interest-led learning is a homeschool approach which prioritizes a learner’s personal interests and passions ahead of any curriculum.

Some families use curriculum, others not so much. But all families use resources which interest their families.

For example, they can utilize online learning, living books, life experiences, YouTube, classes, and dictionaries.

Also, they may use reference books, games, history enactments, science labs, interview professionals, or ordinary people who are knowledgeable, have much experience along with a passion for a topic.

As you can see there are many ways for a family to pursue topics that they want to know about instead of what is laid out in a curriculum.

So, I have created a free printable to give you a year’s worth of topics that your passion filled child may want to learn about.

RESOURCES FOR INTEREST-LED, UNSCHOOLING OR CHILD-LED LEARNING

But first, I have rounded up some resources on various topics which may interest your child.

16 Interest-Led, Child-Led & Unschooling resources

Because you can use a variety of books on topics that interests your child, I've included some subjects you child may find delightful.

The Water Cycle!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

Drip―Drop―Splash! Water is essential to all forms of life. So let’s learn all about it! The Water Cycle! With 25 Science Projects for Kids captures kids’ imaginations with a deep look at the world of water. Combining hands-on activities with history and science, The Water Cycle! invites kids to have fun learning about the water cycle, water resources, drinking water and sanitation, water pollution and conservation, water use, water folklore and festivals, and the latest in water technology.

Skulls and Skeletons!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

What would happen if you had no bones? You might fall over flat on the floor!

Bones are those hard parts of our bodies that make up our skeletons and skulls, and we need them in lots of different ways. In Skulls and Skeletons! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, readers learn about the bones in their bodies and why we can’t live without them. And bones aren’t just good for humans―many animals can’t live without them! But do all animals have bones? No, they don’t! And why do fish look so much different from birds, even though both have bones? Organisms use their bodies in different ways to successfully live in different habitats. For example, a bird’s light bones are great for flying, but would not support them deep in the ocean.

Weather and Climate!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

What’s it like outside? Is it a day for building a snowman, constructing a sandcastle, or planting a garden? Weather and Climate! With 25 Science Projects for Kids introduces kids ages 7 to 10 to the fascinating world of meteorology and all of the ways what’s going on in the atmosphere above our heads can affect us here on the earth! Plus, discover how weather and climate change are linked but not the same, and figure out ways to be part of the solution to the problem of global warming.

The activity in our atmosphere plays a critical role in our lives and in the health of our planet. Today’s weather determines what clothes you wear and what you are going to do after school, while the local climate influences what kind of car your parents drive, what kind of house you live in, and―believe it or not―what foods you eat!

Rivers and Streams!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

Did you know that without rivers, human life might not have developed as it did? We might be a very difference species if it wasn’t for rivers, as would the other plants and animals who depends on rivers and streams for food, transportation, water, and power!

In Rivers and Streams! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, readers ages 7 to 10 dive in and discover how rivers change the shape of the land while plants, animals, and humans change the shape of
rivers. Through fun facts, engaging content, and essential questions, kids learn about the vital role that rivers and streams have played in human history and explore the ways rivers and streams might affect our future. Science experiments that promote critical thinking and creative problem solving encourage kids to make their own discoveries about the waterways they might pass every day.

Kitchen Chemistry: Cool Crystals, Rockin’ Reactions, and Magical Mixtures with Hands-On Science Activities

Bring chemistry to your kitchen with a book that offers hands-on science activities that can be done with ingredients from your pantry and the refrigerator!

What’s going on when you cook in the kitchen? Science!

In Kitchen Chemistry: Cool Crystals, Rockin’ Reactions, and Magical Mixtures with Hands-On Science Activities, readers ages 9 to 12 discover that the cooking, mixing, and measuring you do in the kitchen all has its roots deep in science―chemistry to be exact!

Explore Rivers and Ponds!: With 25 Great Projects

Explore Rivers and Ponds! with 25 Great Projects, introduces kids to the fascinating world of freshwater habitats and the creatures they contain. Combining hands-on activities with ecology and
science, kids will have fun learning about the freshwater biome, including lakes and ponds, streams and rivers, and wetlands. Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars illuminate the topic and bring it to life, while Words to Know highlighted and defined within the text reinforce new vocabulary. Projects include assembling an ecologist’s field kit, creating a fishless aquarium, pouring casts of animal tracks, and building a watershed replica. Additional materials include a glossary, and a list of current reference works, websites, museums, and science centers.

Robotics!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids

Where was the last time you saw a robot? Did you read about one in a book or see one in a movie? Maybe you saw one in a video game!

Some people think robots exist only in our imagination, but actually, robots are all around us right now. Robotics! With 25 Science Projects for Kids offers readers ages 7 to 10 an introduction to the history, mechanics, and future use of robots! Readers explore the history of robotics and discover how the first types looked and moved and what people expected they could do. Compare these early robots to those we have today, some of which don’t even have bodies! Kids discover how robots have changed as decades have passed and see how they now look, think, sense, move, and do things.

Gutsy Girls Go For Science: Astronauts: With Stem Projects for Kids

Hands-on space science projects help launch kids ages 8 to 11 into learning about fearless female astronauts who broke barriers across space and gender in this full-color book full of real-world connections!

Do you dream of going into space? Do you wonder what it’s like on the moon? In Gutsy Girls Go for Science: Astronauts with STEM Projects for Kids, readers ages 8 through 11 explore the lives of some of the world’s most amazing female astronauts, including Bonnie Dunbar, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Sunita Williams, and Serena Auñón-Chancellor―all pioneers in the field of space exploration. Their hard work and dedication to science and experimentation gave the world much new knowledge about space, biology, and more. These brave women took risks and pushed the limits of what we know about life in space.

Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power & How We Get It

Energy is a vital part of our lives. It powers our computer, lights our home, and moves our car. It also costs a lot of money and pollutes our environment. In Energy: 25 Projects Investigate Why We Need Power and How We Get It, kids ages 9–12 learn about the history and science of the world’s energy sources, from nonrenewable fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas to renewable sources such as solar and wind power.

Zoology: Inside the Secret World of Animals (DK Secret World Encyclopedias)

This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds, and sea creatures. It uses a unique head-to-toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features like the flight feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of coral.This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals. Read exciting stories like how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates.

The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth (DK Our World in Pictures)

This inspiring children’s reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria.

Space A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

From the Moon, Sun, and planets of our Solar System to space exploration, black holes, and dark matter, this completely revised and updated children’s encyclopedia covers all you need to know about the cosmos. The most up-to-date images from space agencies such as NASA and ESA combine with info panels, timelines, interviews, diagrams, and activities you can do at home to help you understand the majesty and wonder of space. 

Backyard Biology: Investigate Habitats Outside Your Door with 25 Projects

BIOLOGY IS THE STUDY OF LIFE. Life is everywhere, thriving in the city and in the country, teeming in ecosystems around the planet—in deserts, oceans, and even the Arctic. And life is right outside your door! Backyard Biology invites children ages 9 and up to investigate living things —especially in yards, parks, nature areas, and playgrounds. Trivia and fun facts bring animals, plants, and microorganisms to life, in all their wonder.

Inventions: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

This stunning visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces their inventors. From fire, stone tools, and the wheel to ploughs and paper, discover the first inventions that shaped societies and grew mighty civilizations and empires such as those in ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and ancient China.

The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail. Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, and photographers, from Dutch master Johannes Vermeer to photography pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron. Many best-loved pieces of art are showcased in iconic images. Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the most famous painted lady. March alongside China’s statues of the Terracotta Army, and gaze in awe at Barbara Hepworth's stunning Pelagos sculpture.

Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK Children's Visual Encyclopedias)

From the shimmering surface to the darkest depths, this breathtaking visual encyclopedia presents our blue planet as never before. Stunning photography, accessible information, and fascinating facts are spilling over in this essential guide to the oceans. Take a dip in all the world’s waters to experience their incredible diversity. Make a splash in the icy Arctic waters before warming up in the tropical Indian Ocean. Experience the super size of mighty whales compared to swarms of tiny krill. Cast your eyes to the skies to see circling sea birds before diving down to meet mysterious creatures of the deep. 

Next, look at some hands-on activities which are a huge part of learning.

These activities will pair with the topics I’ve included in the free interest led printable of 12 topics.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR INTEREST-LED LEARNING

  • How to Make a Cool Greek Mythology Triorama With Kids
  • Greek Mythology Unit Study and Greece Lapbook & Fun Hands on LEGO Zeus.
  • How to Create a Minecraft-Like Paul Bunyan Craft With Graph Paper
  • 8 Earth Day Facts | How to Make a Recycled Robot
  • Free Weather Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning
  • Fun Facts About Mold Fossils & 4 Types of Fossil Activities For Kids
  • Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study
  • Exciting Books About the Great Barrier Reef| Faux Coral Craft
  • Free Homeschool Volcano Unit Study
  • Ancient Civilizations Unit Study

Finally, look at how to grab this freebie.

Interest-Led Learning Made Easy: Free 12 Topics to Keep You Inspired All Year

HOW TO GET THE FREE YEAR OF CHILD-LEARNING PRINTABLE 12 TOPICS

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2025 New Year Homeschool Goals FREE Printable (Get it Together Girl)

December 30, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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The 2025 new year homeschool goals printable is ready. You’ll love the other forms I have for my free Homeschool Planner.

This homeschool life planner goal form is one of my very favorites for one important reason.

It focuses on what to TURN LOOSE in the new year.

Many goals forms tout what to change, what to do and what to improve.

2025 New Year Homeschool Goals FREE Printable (Get it Together Girl)

I reject the constant push to be stressed. In fact, as homeschool families we are very hard working.

Besides, it’s important to accept current circumstances and lower our expectations, not lower our standards.

So, as in the past years I encourage you to focus on what to let go as well.

I’ve created my 2025 new year homeschool goals free printable.

In addition, look at some of these fun accessories I use in my planner.

HOMESCHOOL PLANNER ACCESSORIES

Too, I don’t use an expensive printer to put together my homeschool planner each year.

15 Gorgeous Homeschool Planner Supplies

Whether you add a bit of eye candy or consider it essential supplies, you'll love some of these ideas.

Poppin Zip Folios, Aqua

Set of 3 slide-tab reusable plastic envelopes

Poppin Page Markers, Set of 8

Poppin Page Markers, Set of 8

Retractable Gel Luxe Pens

Love how these write.

Bubble Shape Sticky Notes

8 Bright Colors: Including blue, light blue, green, yellow, orange, rose red, pink and purple; colorful memo pads that look good and are hard to ignore.

Light Soft Color Erasable Highlighter Pen

Highlighter Pen, 6 Color Set 

6-in-1 Multicolor Ballpoint Pen

I love these because every color you need is available in one pen.

Plastic Binder Dividers with Pockets

You can add dividers to your planner by cutting off just a bit of it and it still can be coil bound, but let the office personnel where you take your planner to be bound to trim it for you.

Eco-friendly Wood & Plastic Free Rainbow Pencils

RAINBOW PAPER PENCIL:The inner body of pencils is made of rainbow -like recycled papers.Premium #2 HB grade lead for smooth writing and drawing.

Highlighter, Pastel Colors Chisel Tip Marker Pen

USA Brand ZEYAR, AP Certified. BRIGHT COLORS: the assortment of Great bright Fluorescent or Macaron inks protect and emphasize your handwritten texts, No shadow on the next
page

Bible Highlighters and Pens No Bleed

These work beautiful on your planners. Bible Safe Dry Highlighters: These no bleed highlighters are great for journaling and memorizing verses

Glitter Washi

Package Include: you will receive 30 rolls of glitter washi tapes in 30 colors, each measuring about 2 meters/ 2.2 yards in length and 1 cm/ 0.4 inch in width, abundant in quantity, enough to satisfy your daily decorating and crafting needs

BOSOBO Mouse Pad

► PERSONALIZED MOUSE PAD: Measure 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.1inch ( 200mm x 200mm x 3mm), small size but perfect size for work and game. Elegant geometric shape and exquisite illustration add personality to your office, perfect for all style desktop, office, home, computer, keyboard and mice.

Canon PIXMA TR150 Wireless Mobile Printer

You don't need an expensive printer to print your homeschool planner. I've used this mobile printer for years.

Eco Highlighter Pencils

Eco Highlighter Pencils - Set of 5 Colors - Will Not Bleed or Dry Out - Includes Wooden Sharpener

Semikolon Sticky Page Tab Markers

I've used these for years and love them.

And then look at 3 reasons why doing less in the new year reduces burnout.

3 REASONS TO EMBRACE LESS IN THE NEW YEAR

1. The constant push to do more reduces clarity; it does not increase productivity.

Don’t get me wrong, sometimes we have to push through.

Then again, we’re used to doing just that. We’re not used to saying this is my best and it’s perfect.

With reduced pressure comes clarity of purpose.

2. Self-care is a must for adults and our kids.

Gone should be the days of the mindset that self-care is negative and selfish overtones.

Simply, to be the best home educator we need time to rejuvenate.

3. Intentional homeschooling is what brings success.

And when we homeschool intentionally, we don’t lose sight of our goals.

Remember cutting back doesn’t mean less progress, it means forward progress with purpose.

Also, look at these other forms to add to your planner.

The best part of my free 7 Step DIY Homeschool Planner is I show you step by step how to put it together.

FORMS TO PAIR WITH THE 2025 NEW YEAR HOMESCHOOL GOALS FREE PRINTABLE

  • Click here to build your unique free 7 Step DIY Planner. This is my original planner which has over 450+ free pages and growing every year!
  • 2025 Planning Schedule
  • 2025 Two Page Monthly Calendar
  • 2025 to 2029 Colorful Printable List Of Major Holidays (5 Years One Page)
  • 7 Step Free Homeschool Planner – Top 5 Questions Asked Are Answered
  • 3 Free High School Planner Cover Designs
  • Free Homeschool Editable Progress Report Card for Teen
  • Gorgeous Free Homeschool Objectives Printables and Educational Goals
  • 3 Beautiful and Free Homeschool Planner Covers with quotes
  • Beautiful Printable Week At a Glance Form
  • Colorful and Editable Homeschooled Student Attendance Record
2025 New Year Homeschool Goals FREE Printable (Get it Together Girl)

HOW TO GET THE FREE 2025 NEW YEAR HOMESCHOOL GOALS FREE PRINTABLE

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Free Student Planner Undated Calendar {Girly Girl Set}

August 4, 2024 | 5 Comments
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I have another free student planner undated calendar. Also, look my page DIY Best Student Planner. Also, look at DIY 7 Step Curriculum Planner and my page Homeschool Planner for more forms which easily can be used here.

I love my kids. 

I don’t want to sound corny, but I love your kids too and wanted something that would make them excited about using their free student planners. 

So today, I am sharing some some free undated calendar-like pages.  I’ll explain about it more in a minute.

Free Student Planner Undated Calendar {Girly Girl Set}

Too, like I mentioned I wanted something for your kids that they would hopefully think is smokin’ hot and would breathe some life into their organizational efforts. 

Color and pizzazz do it all the time for me in my curriculum planner and well I want something special for them too. 

Just like learning, the organization itch should start early and we should be passing on some of our organizational habits to our kids. 

Like us, they want things that are pretty too and so finally, I have one set created as your kids and my kids have been on my mind.

Curriculum Pages for Planner

So this is the first of two sets. 

Girls first and I started with a set just for them. Besides, they’re so cute your creative boys may love them too.

And even though I don’t have any girls, though one day far, far, far off in the future, I hope to have the most sweetest daughter-in-laws ever, I know you probably have one or two sweet girls.

With them in mind, I have created the first set of undated calendar-like pages called Girly Girl.

Kids have such unique needs and helping my boys to manage their deadlines and appointments, I have created a set with them in mind.

Oh sure, if you want this for your planner, please use it. 

I just created it a little bit different and more whimsical. 

4 Tips to Use An Undated Student Planner

Here is how to use it:

  • First, it is undated so that means it can be used year after year. Well maybe what is first is the fact that it is colorful.  Lots and lots of color. You know my obsession with colorful planners.  Too, it starts with July and goes through June just like all my year round homeschooling planning forms do.
  • Then, it has a column to the right of the number to fill in the weekdays for that month.  Let your girls do that because once they start writing in their planner, they can claim ownership.  Just use the first letter or two of the weekday like this: “M” is Monday, “Tu” is Tuesday, and etc.
  • The next section for dates is different than our needs as teachers who plan.  It can be used to track deadlines, dates, or appointments if they have them or to fill in about field trips or things they want to journal.  It is a lot more flexible because sometimes they need more of a to-do list or a space to write about how they feel or about events coming up.  Also, one things that I notice with my boys is that they like to fill in events or journal after they happen.  So they really are not different than us in that respect. They probably have more to say and we as planners, have more things to fill in about upcoming events.  So that is the slight difference and my form reflects that little tweak.
  • So the larger box on the far right is big enough to track their notes for the week.  They can use a check off system by checking the colorful circles or just write down what they need to remember. This type of place allows your child to track his assignments.  As your kids get older, I know you will be assigning long term projects and part of shuffling adult size decisions is learning now to track them and write them down.

Free Student Planner

The calendar-like pages are more like a place to track tasks, notes and a space to keep their own calendar.

In the years past, I had just printed off a 2 page spread for the curriculum planner for my boys, but again students needs are quite different than ours.

They also need a place to doodle and this calendar-like set is so much more flexible. 

There is a box at the top of each month too where that they can doodle or they can use that box for writing in priorities for that month, depending on their age.

As your child gets older, priorities become a must as they juggle volunteering, working, learning to drive and doing school.

I love this new set for the girls and you know what that means. 

Yep, the Manly Man set is coming next for the guys.

I hope your daughters perk up a bit with their planners and again, if you like it, you know I love ya, so knock yourself out if you find this fits a need you have.

If you are going to use it, share with me how you think you will use it. I would love to hear how you use it too.

Also, grab some other freebies:

7 Easy Steps – Tons of Options & Pretty Color

Step 1. Choose a Pretty Front/Back Cover

Step. 2. Choose Calendars/Appointment Keepers

Step 3. Choose Goals/Objectives

Step 4. Choose Lesson Planning Pages Right For You!

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Edible Rock Cycle Fudge | Hands-on Rock Activities & Free Notebooking Pages

June 3, 2024 | 4 Comments
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We really love to do rock activities that are easy. Also, look at my Free Earth Science Lapbook & Unit Study Ideas.

There are so many different hands-on activities to do when learning about rocks.

We did a Metamorphic Edible Rocks & Notebooking Pages activity a while back and today we decided to whip out an edible rock cycle fudge. (yum)

Edible Rock Cycle Fudge | Hands-on Rock Activities & Free Notebooking Pages

Your kids will love seeing the different processes of the rock cycle while making rock cycle fudge. This is great for your middle school kids to do.

Your kids will love seeing the different processes of the rock cycle while making rock cycle fudge. This is great for your middle school kids to do.

Make Edible Rock Cycle Fudge

Let the younger ones measure and stir the ingredients when they are not hot.

Edible Rock Cycle Fudge | Hands-on Rock Activities & Free Notebooking Pages

Otherwise, turn this activity over to your kids. Yes, easy activities are my style.

Let’s go. Here is what you need.

  • Microwave | two bowls (one needs to be microwave safe)
  • spatula
  • wax paper
  • thin cookie sheet
  • liquid and dry measuring cups
  • 1/2 cup silt (sweetened condensed milk)
  • 1/2 cup quartz crystals (sugar)
  • 1 T. sediment (softened butter)
  • 1 cup limestone pieces (marshmallows)
  • 1/4 cup or more sandstone pieces (we used walnuts because we love them, but pecans are fine too)
  • | 3/4 cup basalt pieces (chocolate chips)
  • 1/2 t. vanilla extract

Add the milk, sugar and softened butter in microwave safe mixing bowl and stir to mix. Set aside.

Edible Rock Cycle Fudge

In the second bowl combine the one cup of marshmallows, 1/4 cup of walnuts or pecan pieces, 3/4 cup of chocolate chips, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Edible Rock Cycle Fudge | Hands-on Rock Activities & Free Notebooking Pages

Place the mixing bowl with the milk, sugar, and butter in the microwave.

Microwave it three times for 45 seconds each.

After each time, take it out, stir, and microwave again.

Edible Rock Cycle Fudge | Hands-on Rock Activities & Free Notebooking Pages

After the third time, pour the marshmallows, walnuts and chocolate chips into the bowl.

Everything should start melting.

(By the way since the mixing bowl has been microwaved 3 times, it’s hot. So your kids may want to use an oven mitten.)

If it’s not hot enough and melting, stick it in the microwave again and give it a few more seconds.

Edible Rock Cycle Fudge | Hands-on Rock Activities & Free Notebooking Pages

Pour out onto wax paper which is placed on a cookie sheet and refrigerate overnight.

Or, if you’re like us and can’t wait that long, stick it in the freezer for a while and cheat.

Here are some questions to ask about the rock cycle.

  1. What is the rock cycle? It’s how rocks are formed, it’s how rocks breakdown, and it’s how rocks form into other rocks.
  2. How is the fudge similar to the rock cycle? (Magma is chocolate, different pieces are sediment and when it cools, it’s igneous rock.)
  3. What is sediment? (Metamorphic rocks can break down and turn into sediment).
  4. What happens when we apply heat to a sedimentary rock?
  5. What is magma?

Look at some other hands-on rock activities I’ve rounded up and love.

 Rocks Unit Studies

  • Free Grand Canyon Unit Study.
  • Geology Leader Notebook 92 pages.
  • Free Homeschool Geology Unit Study And Easy DIY Eggshell Geode
  • Hands-on Science: Rocks & Minerals Unit.
  • Rocking the Cycle Unit Study 45 pages.
  • 4th Grade What are Minerals? 61 pages.

 Rock Printables, Lesson Plans and Activities

Now, look at some rock printables, lesson plans and activities.

  • Sedimentary Rocks Notebooking Pages.
  • Hands-On Rock Cycle: Crayons & Cookies.
    Metamorphic Rocks.
  • Rocks and Minerals: Scratch Test.
  • Geoscavenge – A Rock and Mineral Hunt & Printable
  • How Sedimentary Rocks are Formed.
  • 40+ Rocks and Stones Learning Activities for Kids.

Living Books About Rocks

And my favorite rock living book with hands-on activities.

6 Rock Unit Study Books & Fun Resources

Whatever grade you're teaching, you'll love adding one of these books or resources to your day.

1. A Rock Is Lively (Family Treasure Nature Encylopedias)

From dazzling blue lapis lazuli to volcanic snowflake obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.

2. LED Lighted Pocket Microscope

 A pocket microscope is a great addition to a science shelf or to add to your bag for nature walks.

3. Rock Cycle Kit, 12 Pieces - Includes Metamorphic, Igneous & Sedimentary Rocks

You can grab a set like this one to start your collection, it contains rocks from each of the 3 types- Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous.

4. My Book of Rocks and Minerals: Things to Find, Collect, and Treasure

Identify colorful gemstones, sparkly crystals, the toughest rocks, and ancient fossils. Packed with fun facts, information, and extensive photos all about the rocks and minerals that make up the world around us.

Basher: Rocks & Minerals: A Gem of a Book

Simon Basher is back with another zany primer to science! Following his 3 successful titles on the basics of chemistry, physics, and biology, BASHER SCIENCE: ROCKS AND MINERALS is an in-depth look at the ground beneath our feet. Like his other titles, Basher presents these topics through charming and adorable illustrations and pairs them with basic information told from a first person perspective. He develops a community of characters based on the things that form the foundations
of our planet: rocks, gems, crystals, fossils and more. And what's more, he makes it understandable, interesting, and cute. It's not what you expect out of a science primer.

Everybody Needs a Rock (An Aladdin Book)

Everybody needs a rock -- at least that's the way this particular rock hound feels about it in presenting her own highly individualistic rules for finding just the right rock for you.

Edible Rock Cycle Fudge | Hands-on Rock Activities & Free Notebooking Pages

Media About Rocks

  • Be a Rock Detective.
  • Fun – Sing Karaoka.
  • The Rock Cycle
  • The World Under a Rock
  • Our World – The Rock Cycle.

More Ideas for Edible Rock Activities

  • Rock Stacking.
  • Rock Activities For Kindergarten And Fun Edible Rock Cycle
  • Edible Rocks, Munching Meteorites
  • Metamorphic Edible Rocks & Notebooking Pages
  • Edible Sedimentary Rocks.
  • How to Identify Rocks Using a Nature Guide
  • Rock Candy Crystals.
  • DIY Agate Candy Slices.

Free 3 Notebooking Pages

Next, use my pages below to add your child’s thoughts about rocks.

  1. 3 Types of Rock Definition Page
  2. How Are Rocks Formed, Define Weathering, & Describe the Rock Cycle
  3. The ABCs of Rocks.

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