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Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

March 22, 2026 | 10 Comments
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For winter homeschooling, I have  some sweet ocean themed hands-on activities to go along with those freebies. Also, look at my page Winter Season Unit Study Free Lapbook & Hands-On Ideas for more ideas during the winter.

And look at my Oceans Unit Study and Lapbook for more ocean themed ideas.

Looking to the ocean for craft ideas during the winter months can bring a refreshing sense of wonder into your routine.

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

Even if you live miles from the coast, the sea offers an endless well of inspiration—full of color, texture, mystery, and life.

For example, questions like what kinds of creatures live in the deep, how do coral reefs form, and why are some fish brightly colored while others blend in.

Ocean-themed crafts naturally spark curiosity.

HANDS-ON WINTER HOMESCHOOLING

1. Glass Sea Bottle or you could use plastic. Gorgeous, easy and creative. (via Etsy)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

2. Make Ocean Colored Soap Cubes using Ice Trays.

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

3. Easy Swimming Sock Fish. (via Parents)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

4. Ocean Diorama. (via Martha Stewart)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

5. Under the Sea Snow Globe (from baby food jars) (via Chickabug)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

6. Make an ocean bottle (pic via Lilla A)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

7. Write a message in a bottle.

Ocean Unit Study Message In a Bottle Language Arts @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

8. Easy Diorama with paper plates (via Make and Takes)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

9. Make a sea glass bracelet (pic via Martha Stewart)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

10. Shells on a Wooden Letter (via Beach Comber).

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

11. Printable Ocean Diorama (pic via Holiday Kids Craft) Sometimes you got a kid that doesn’t want to color. I understand.

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

12. Ocean Playdough (via Kids Activities Blog).

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

13. Make edible geography sea levels.

Edible Geography Sea Levels @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

14. Make your own Jellyfish Lights (via Kids Activities Blog)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

15. Handmade Boat (via Minieco.Co.Uk)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

15. Edible ocean layers.

Yum. Edible Ocean Layers @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

17. Good Ol’ Southern Louisiana Gumbo. You know, made the right way with a roux (Via Louisiana Cooking)

Winter Homeschooling: Look to the Sea 17 Hands-on Activities

Too, the ocean is full of vibrant blues, greens, corals, and shimmering silvers.

Incorporating these hues into crafts can lift moods and re-energize both kids and parents.

Winter Homeschooling - Look to the Sea. 17 Hands-On Activities for Two to Teens @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

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Free Lapbook Wild Animals for Kids Who Love Hands-on Science

March 20, 2026 | Leave a Comment
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I have a fun and free lapbook wild animals for your animal lovers. Also, look at my page Homeschool Lapbooks – Powerful Tools For Mastery Learning for more homeschool lapbook ideas.

Wild animals survive without human help. They find their own food, build shelters, and protect themselves from danger.

And a wild animals lapbook is an engaging way for a child of any age to actively learn. I aimed this lapbook at higher elementary grades, but like any of my lapbooks you can gear them toward any age.

Free Lapbook Wild Animals for Kids Who Love Hands-on Science

Wild animals are animals that live in nature, not in homes or on farms. Unlike pets or livestock, they take care of themselves. They hunt, gather, and adapt to their environment to survive.

So, some sections to include in your lapbook for older learners can be habitat, diet and adaptations.

In addition, some examples of wild animals are lions, elephants, wolves, bears and eagles. Different animals live in different habitats depending on what they need to survive.

Here are a few examples:

  • Arctic regions: Polar bears and seals live in icy environments.
  • Forests: Deer, owls, and foxes live among trees and plants.
  • Deserts: Camels and lizards survive in hot, dry conditions.
  • Oceans: Dolphins, sharks, and whales live in saltwater.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT WILD ANIMALS

Next, look at these books about wild animals.

We love living books but also we love reference books.

Add one or two to your reading day.

5 Wild Animal Books

Add some of these beautiful books about wild animals to your home library.

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Homes and Habits of Wild Animals, North American Mammals

Karl Patterson Schmidt (1890 - 1957) was a renowned herpetologist and curator at the Field Museum of Natural History. He was an expert on reptiles and contributed significantly to zoology through numerous publications. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, it was designed to educate the public on wildlife conservation efforts. Features 12 full-color plates by Walter Alois Weber (1906 - 1979), a prominent wildlife artist, known for his realistic depictions of animals. He worked extensively with the National Wildlife Federation and illustrated various educational books on wildlife.

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Wild Animals I Have Known

"Wild Animals I Have Known" by Ernest Thompson Seton is a captivating and enthralling collection of true stories that delves into the untamed world of wildlife. In this extraordinary book, Seton shares his personal encounters with various wild animals, offering a unique glimpse into their lives, behaviors, and the remarkable bond that exists between humans and the natural world.Join Seton on a thrilling journey as he recounts his intimate experiences with creatures such as wolves, bears, and eagles, painting vivid portraits of their personalities, instincts, and struggles for survival. Through his expert storytelling and deep empathy for the animal kingdom, Seton transports readers to the heart of nature, allowing us to witness the awe-inspiring beauty and inherent wildness that resides in the untamed creatures that roam our planet.

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National Geographic Wild Animal Atlas: Earth's Astonishing Animals and Where They Live

Captivating critters, eye-grabbing pictures, weird and freaky facts—what better way for kids to learn geography! In this child-friendly atlas, stunning animal photos combine with colorful, easily accessible maps to teach young readers about geography through the wild creatures that fascinate them. Each world region includes a "spotlight" on animals in the area. Thematic spreads deliver the facts about habitats, endangered species, and more. Careful research and all-around kid appeal make this a must-have children’s atlas for home and school.

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Wild Animals Shouldn't Be Kept In Cages

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

If you’re wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia for kids is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet’s creatures together in spectacular style.This engaging encyclopedia of animals welcomes children aged 9-12 to the animal kingdom where they can meet more than 1,500 species big and small, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between.Striking pictures bring kids face to face with giant predators they know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. Our World in Pictures: The Animal Book is the ideal guide for all budding zoologists, as well as those who simply want to brush up on their animal knowledge.

Also, look at some hands-on activities and crafts about wild animals.

WILD ANIMALS ACTIVITIES AND CRAFTS

  • Australian Wild Animals Sensory Activities To Celebrate Its Unique Wildlife
  • 6 Facts About Mountain Lions and How to Make a Fun Mountain Lion Diorama
  • Amazon Toucan Study Guide for Kids Who Love Animals
  • 8 Facts about African Elephants and a Cute Paper Plate Elephant
  • 7 Easy Arctic Animals Crafts And A Narwhal Printable Packet
  • Animals in The Swiss Family Robinson Book | Parrot Craft
  • Wolf Preschool Craft And Simple Ideas For Creative Play
  • 8 Engaging Pond Books for Preschoolers Who Love Pond Animals
  • Animals That Are Born Alive And Hatched From Egg DIY Hatching Egg Activity
  • 9 Australian Animals Art Ideas and Fun Koala Handprint Craft
  • How To Make Pokémon Like Deadly Creature List Cards
  • Hands-On Geography: Australia Awesome and Deadly Animal Art
  • Galapagos Islands Animals Fun and Simple Watercolor Flamingo Tutorial
  • 18 Rain Forest Animals For Kids Books and Fun Resources
  • Winter Craft Ideas for Kids Animals in Winter Fun Snow Slime
  • Inuit of the Arctic: How Animals Survive Harsh Winters Fun Blubber Activity
  • How Animals Cope With the Cold (Easy Nature Study)
Free Lapbook Wild Animals for Kids Who Love Hands-on Science

Also, look at what is included in the lapbook.

  • Types of animals
  • Why Wild Animals Are Important Facts
  • What Do Wild Animals Eat
  • Body Parts that Help Animals Survive
  • Guess the Animal
  • What Are Wild Animals
  • How Can I Help Wild Animals
  • Groups of Wild Animals

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HOW TO GET THE FREE WILD ANIMALS LAPBOOK

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American Robin Free Printables, Resources and Crafts

March 15, 2026 | 11 Comments
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I rounded up some fun American Robin free printables, resources, and crafts to kick off a spring unit study. Also, look at my page Free Bird Unit Study and Lapbook And Fun Edible Bird Nests for more ideas and North American Robin unit study.

This bird is one of the most familiar birds in North America, and many people think of it as the bird that announces the arrival of spring.

American Robin Free Printables, Resources and Crafts

The American Robin is easy to recognize. It has a bright orange-red breast.

Also, you recognize it by a dark gray or brown back, yellow beak and a white ring around its eye. Both males and females look similar, but males usually have brighter colors.

The American Robin lives almost everywhere in North America, from Canada all the way down to Mexico.

They are comfortable living near people, which is why you often see them hopping around lawns and gardens.

BOOKS ABOUT AMERICAN ROBINS FOR KIDS

Next, look at these books about robins for kids.

11 Fun Resources and Books to Learn About North American Robin Birds

Studying about North American Robin birds is fun to do anytime of the year with all ages. You'll love adding one ore more of these resources to your study.

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1. All About Robins

A robin is one of the most familiar and beloved of all birds that are found throughout North America. You may see robins running across lawns or going after earthworms in your yard or a park. You can also find robins by listening for their clear, melodic singing.There are many facts about robins that most people don’t know. If your children have ever wondered about robins and how they grow from chicks to adult birds, this book is for them. The book contains dozens of beautiful photos of robins from the time they first hatch, to when their mother feeds them, until they take their first flight. It also includes many little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists.

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2. Model Backyard Birds Toys

Set of bird figurine toys, which contains 7 different small plastic birds. The weight of bird figure toy is 96G / 0.2LB. The set of small plastic bird contains 7 pieces of toy birds, such as robin, bluebird, oriole, woodpecker, etc. Please refer to the picture for the actual size and color.

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3. Big Book of Birds

The book draws in children and parents alike with captivating information about and charming illustrations of hummingbirds, peacocks, flamingos, bald eagles, secretary birds, puffins, red-crowned cranes, and more. The book also invites young bird-watchers to protect birds where they live and make their gardens bird-friendly. The text is chatty, funny, and full of remarkable facts.

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4. A Nest Full of Eggs (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

Named a Best Children's Science Book of the Year by Science Books & Films, this picture book shows how the birds develop inside their eggs during the spring; how they mature into fledglings in the summer; how they learn to fly in the fall; and how they leave for warmer climates in winter—only to return when spring comes around again.

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5. BACKYARD BIRDSONG GUIDE EASTERN AND CENT (cl) (Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

Suitable for beginning bird watchers, Backyard Birdsongs is an interactive handbook of birds and their songs. With a touch-button electronic module that contains common vocalizations of seventy-five species from across eastern and central North America, this volume offers a truly sensory way to identify and get to know local birds. Crisply detailed, scientifically accurate illustrations accompany each entry, and up-to-date range maps provide clear geographical reference points. With an introduction that will inspire readers to look out their windows and venture into the field, this unique book gives people of all ages an exciting entryway into the subtle art of using birdsong to identify birds.

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6. A Nest for Celeste: A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home (Nest for Celeste, 1)

Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white drawings, A Nest for Celeste is a short novel that tells the story a mouse living in the 1800s and his friendship with John James Audubon’s young apprentice. While enjoying this sweet amd appealing story, young readers will also learn about nineteenth-century plantation life and the famous naturalist who was known for his paintings of birds and American wildlife.

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7. An Egg Is Quiet: (Picture Book, Kids Book about Eggs)

This stunningly beautiful and wonderfully informative book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs. Featuring poetic text and an elegant design, this acclaimed book teaches children countless interesting facts about eggs. Full of wit and charm, An Egg Is Quiet will at once spark the imagination and cultivate a love of science.

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8. Robins!: How They Grow Up

Robins are the most familiar and beloved of all birds, found throughout North America and celebrated as one of the first signs of spring. But there's a lot about them that most people don’t know! In this visually stunning picture book that features comic-book panels combined with painterly illustrations, Eileen Christelow tells the story of two young robins’ first year, and reveals plenty of little-known facts that are sure to captivate young naturalists. Narrated with humor and filled with kid-pleasing details, this fascinating account of how robins grow up includes an Author’s Note, Glossary, More About Robins, and Sources.

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9. Rob the Robin: A Tale of a Feathered Friend

Join Rob the Robin on his adventure as he discovers first the difficulty of surviving a long winter and then the wonders of spring. Written as an early reader, this tale is sure to delight children with captivating photography and pictures that visually tell the story in such a way that will interest both readers and non-readers alike.

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10. The American Robin

In this book, Roland Wauer offers a complete natural history of the American Robin for a popular audience. Combining his own observations as a field naturalist with data gleaned from the scientific literature, he described the American Robin from every angle - appearance and biology, distribution, behavior, life cycle, and enemies and threats. In addition, he explores the legends and lore surrounding robins ("Whoever kills a robin redbreast will never have good luck were they to live a thousand years") and offers suggestions for attracting robins to your yard with favorite food, water, landscape plantings, and nesting places.

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11. American Robin Plush Authentic Bird Sound

Kids and adults love this bird stuffed animal and are captivated by its realistic sound. They are also great baby toys and used as sensory toys. With one squeeze, Audubon birds produce beautifully authentic bird calls provided by the Cornell lab of Ornithology’s bird recording archives.

AMERICAN ROBIN UNIT STUDY IDEAS

We pulled out the chalk pastels today, used our Chalk Pastel reference tutorial book that we love.

This curriculum was created by a homeschool mom and Tiny decided to sketch and do a chalk pastel of the American Robin.

Sketch of the American Robin @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus
American Robin Chalk Pastel @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

Robins are omnivores, which means they eat both plants and animals.

THE AMERICAN ROBIN – FIRST SIGN OF SPRING

Like his mom, Tiny is not comfortable with art. However, with some coaxing to change the pace of our day, he pulled out the chalk pastels.

I have tried my best through the years to be sure each son views art as enrichment and pleasure.

North American Red Robin Free Lapbook @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

The emphasis has always been on the pleasure of art and not so much the product.

However, I think he did quite well with this American Robin. Of course, he had to sketch it first so it would be “perfect”.

AMERICAN ROBIN FREE PRINTABLES, RESOURCES AND CRAFTS

I tried to talk him out of it and to use the pastels to free flow, but he really liked the way it came out and more importantly, we enjoyed a change in pace.

We read some online about American Robins and enjoyed listening to the sound of them too. We’ll be looking out to see one or two this year also.

I gathered up some free and fun resources to help round out a unit study or quick study.

Free Printables & Reference

American Robin lapbook
FAQ
American Robin 3 page information
Coloring Page

American Robin Free Printables, Resources and Crafts

American Robin Facts for Kids
6 page pdf. along with helpful map, habitat and facts.
Robin bird house plans for a nest shelf
Several American Robin Coloring Pages

Bird Feather Types
Free printable critical reading passage with answers.
How to identify a robin’s nest

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50 page pdf download coloring pages of different birds, including the American Robin
Grab my free printables for a bird notebook

PHOTOS, CRAFTS AND YOUTUBE

Footprint American Robin. Isn’t that the cutest thing ever? What a perfect spring keepsake!
YouTubeMamma bird feeding her young video. There is a cool scene in this video. It is must watch, I but don’t like the music. (so distracting)
American Robin Mini-Documentary YouTube
Eggs hatching photos

Paper craft robin
American Robin at a Glance

I hope you can use some of these free and fun resources to squeeze in a few days of learning about spring and the American Red Robin.

American Robin Free Printables, Resources and Crafts

You’ll love these other crafts and ideas:

  • 10 More Spring Study Free Resources for Middle and High School Kids
  • John Muir Spring Unit Study (and Hands-on Geography Ideas)
  • Middle School Homeschool Science 50 Free Spring Activities
  • Fun Kids Activity How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs
  • Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook 
  • Foraging and Feasting Nature Unit Study and Lapbook 
  • Kinder Gardening to Celebrate Nature and Science
  • Hands-On Nature Study: Bird Color Bar Graphing Activity
  • Hands-On Mixed Media Flower Art Fun Nature Study
American Robin Free Printables, Resources and Crafts @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

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The Ultimate Guide to Brave Explorers (Great and Small)

March 12, 2026 | Leave a Comment
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Whether they were the world’s bravest explorers or the world barely noticed their bravery, this ultimate guide to great explorers, both great and small, will give you a starting point for in-depth learning about some of these fascinating explorers and their journeys. Also, look at my page Hands-On Simple And Best Homeschool Geography Ideas & Tips.

Learning about great explorers and seeing events, places, and everyday life unfold through their eyes allows you and your children to go to places you may have never been.

The Ultimate Guide to Brave Explorers (Great and Small)

If nothing else, it will give you a glimpse of the determination, bravery, and fortitude explorers exhibited.

Hopefully, you’ll come away with both a more adventurous spirit and a deeper respect for other parts of the world.

IDEAS FOR GEOGRAPHY EXPLORATION INSPIRATION

I’ve alphabetized the explorers by their last name to make it easier for you to locate each one. In cases when an explorer’s last name is not given or known, I’ve listed each by his only name or first name known.

Sometimes more than one explorer navigated the same region but presented their journeys from a different view.

I think it’s easier to list them by name so that you get the full benefit of their individual perspectives, instead of breaking down this ultimate to great explorers by the region each explored.

GENERAL POSTS, DOWNLOADS, PRINTABLES AND UNIT STUDIES

  • The Great Age of Exploration (1400–1550) 46 page teacher guide on a variety of explorers.
  • Navigation Finding Your Way 10 pages.
  • Spanish and Portuguese Exploration Guides. Nice!
  • Those Who Have Come Before Me 7 page lesson plan about space exploration.
  • European Explorers of North and South America 13 page lesson plan.
  • Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest
  • Early Explorers teacher guide on a variety of explorers.
  • European Exploration, Trade and Colonization 22 free unit guide.
  • Exploring the World
  • Exploring the Moon Educators Guide – 158 page free download.
  • Hands-on Explorers Unit Study.
  • The Great Age of Exploration 67 pages.
  • Explore the Explorers Online
  • Free Continent Map.
  • European Exploration & Trade 22 pages.

HANDS-ON IDEAS AND ACTIVITIES ABOUT EXPLORERS

  • 3-D Maps. Create a 3-D topographical map.
  • Learning longitude and latitude using an orange – 6 page download.
  • Free Explorers Notebook Pages
  • Age of Exploration Ideas – Taste foods from different countries.
  • Free Writing prompts About Explorers.
  • North American Explorers WebQuest
  • Make a balloon globe.
  • European Explorers Word Search Puzzle
  • Make Explorers Ships with Toilet Paper Tube Sail – for art.
  • Postcards from the Explorers.
  • Age of Exploration Games, videos and resources.
  • The Discovery of the Americas Play

B

VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA EXPLORER

  • Free book at Gutenberg.
  • Vasco Nunez de Balboa Biography
  • Vasco Nunez de Balboa Slideshow
  • 10 Facts On The Spanish Explorer
  • Balboa Explorers PowerPoint
  • Vasco Nunez de Balboa Lesson Plan

DANIEL BOONE NORTH AMERICAN EXPLORER

  • Free Lapbook and Unit Study
  • Read Boone’s own account of his “Adventures,” published in 1874.
  • Early Exploration of the West Daniel Boone, Cumberland Gap, Wilderness Trail
  • The Wilderness Road.
  • Daniel Boone Picture Book Lesson

C

SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN

  • Samuel de Champlain Powerpoint.
  • Samuel De Champlain New France Lesson Plan
  • Champlain in America
  • Champlain Reaches the Lake 32 pages.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

  • Free The World Of Columbus And Sons Lapbook For Kids Who Love Hands-On Learning
  • My first biography 8-page download.
  • Columbus 10-page workbook.

FRANCISCO VASQUEZ DE CORONADO

  • Francisco Coronado Lesson Plan
  • Coronado Biography for Kids
  • Coronado: Misfortune’s Explorer Lesson Plan
  • Coronado Historical Summary

HERNANDO CORTES

  • Hernando Cortes Poster Activity
  • Conquistadors: Hernan Cortes Lesson Plan
  • Cortes Compare and Contrast Lesson
  • Cortes: Fact Vs. Fiction

D

BARTOLOMEU DIAS

  • The Portuguese Explorers
  • The Life and Times of Bartolomeu Dias (1450 -1500).
  • Social Sciences HISTORY Teacher’s Guide –


SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

  • Drake’s West Indian Voyage 1588-1589
  • Explorers of the World.
  • The Spanish Armada.
  • About the Golden Hind.
  • Drake’s Circumnavigation Lesson Plan
  • Vocabulary words for a unit study.
  • Coloring Pages.
  • 1580: Drake Completes Navigation.
  • Things You May Not Know About Drake.

G

VASCO DA GAMA

  • Early Modern Britain 96 page teacher’s guide
  •  Europe Discovers the Riches of India.
  • Vasco da Gama PBS World Explorers
  • Vasco de Gama Finds a Sea Route to India.

H

HENRY HUDSON

  • The search for the Northwest Passage.
  • On the Half Moon with Henry Hudson
  • Henry Hudson Free Games and Activities.
  • Henry Hudson Lesson Plan

L

JUAN PONCE DE LEON

  • Ponce De Leon: Explorers for Kids
  • Ponce De Leon 5th Grade Lesson Plan
  • Ponce de Leon Printable Biography
  • Juan Ponce De Leon Lesson Plan
  • History of Ponce de Leon in Florida
  • Ponce De Leon Printable Coloring Page

M

FERDINAND MAGELLAN

  • How Magellan circumnavigated the globe.
  • Ferdinand Magellan Voyages of Discovery YouTube
  • Ferdinand Magellan: A Man of His Time.
  • Colonization: for Gold, God, and Glory.
  • Magellan’s voyage around the world.
The Ultimate Guide to Brave Explorers (Great and Small)

P

FRANCISCO PIZARRO

  • Conquistadors
  • The Legendary Expedition of Francisco Pizarro: Conqueror of the Incas
  • Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas
  • Cortes & Pizarro Teacher’s Guide – 2 page.

MARCO POLO

  • Free Unit Study, Lapbook and Hands-on Ideas.
  • Marco Polo Explorer
  • Marco Polo Resource Guide 48 pages.
  • Marco Polo and the Silk Road Lesson Plan

R

SIR WALTER RALEIGH

  • 4-page educator’s guide for Raleigh’s Page.
  • Sir Walter Raleigh – English Colonist
  • Video: Sea Dog Sir Walter Raleigh, Explorer
  • Sir Walter Raleigh Biography
  • Walter Raleigh Arrives in Guiana

S

HERNANDO DE SOTO

  • Hernando De Soto: Explorers for Kids
  • Hernando de Soto’s Expedition through the Southeast
  • Hernando De Soto
  • De Soto’s Discovery of the Mississippi

V

AMERIGO VESPUCCI

  • Amerigo Vespucci Worksheet
  • Amerigo Vespucci Biography
  • Amerigo Vespucci: Explorers for Kids
  • Amerigo Vespucci facts for kids

Videos

The contributions of female explorers.
Age of Exploration – A Short Documentary Film

MORE GEOGRAPHY RESOURCES

Also, check out .

  • The Anatomy of a Well Laid Out Homeschool High School Geography Curriculum
  • Homeschool Geography Go To Resources and
  • John Muir Spring Unit Study (and Hands-on Geography Ideas).

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The Ultimate Guide to Brave Explorers (Great and Small)

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Fun Worm Books For Preschoolers And How To Make A Worms Sensory Bin

March 9, 2026 | Leave a Comment
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I have some fun worm books for preschoolers. Also, look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more learning ideas and teaching tips.

Too, we’re making a digging for worms sensory bin. This is a fun activity to do for a spring unit or gardening unit and a fun way to include your youngest learners.

Worms are amazing little helpers in nature! A worm is a long, soft animal with no legs and no bones. Worms are called invertebrates, which means they do not have a backbone

Fun Worm Books For Preschoolers And How To Make A Worms Sensory Bin

Earthworms live in the soil and spend their time digging tunnels underground.

Worms have long bodies that are made of many little rings called segments.These rings help them move and wiggle through the soil.

Also, explain to your preschooler that worms have no legs, no bones or eyes or ears. But still they can sense light and vibrations.

BOOKS ABOUT WORMS FOR LITTLE LEARNERS

Next, look at these fun books about worms for your preschoolers.

Use these books as a fun read aloud or to study the pictures for science.

Worm Books for Young Learners

Add some of these books to your home library for young learners.

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Yucky Worms: Read and Wonder

Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this humorous and informative look at an unappreciated — and fascinating — creature.

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Wiggling Worms at Work: A Hands-On Science Book About How Worms Help the Environment for Kids (Ages 4-8)

Wiggling Worms at Work: A Hands-On Science Book About How Worms Help the Environment for Kids (Ages 4-8)

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We Dig Worms!: TOON Level 1 (Giggle and Learn)

We Dig Worms!: TOON Level 1 (Giggle and Learn)

Next, look at more preschool book ideas.

PRESCHOOL BOOKS

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Fun Worm Books For Preschoolers And How To Make A Worms Sensory Bin

Also, look at these garden and nature ideas to include all your kids.

GARDEN AND NATURE IDEAS

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  • 10 Egg Carton Crafts For 2 Year Olds and Fun Nature Color Match Activity
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  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit Printables for a Fun Spring Unit Study
  • Fun Mr. McGregor’s Vegetable Garden Simple Frugal Math Activity
  • 7 Science Garden Ideas and Make a Pizza Container Garden

Finally, look at how to make this easy digging for worms sensory bin.

DIGGING FOR WORMS SENSORY BIN

First, look at this easy list of supplies.

  • Plain Cheerios (enough to create a layer of “dirt”)
  • Gummy worms
  • Food processor or zip-top bag + rolling pin
  • Toy shovel (plastic sand shovel works great)
Fun Worm Books For Preschoolers And How To Make A Worms Sensory Bin

Make the “dirt”. Place Cheerios in a food processor and pulse until they become a crumbly, sand-like texture.

No food processor? Pour Cheerios into a sealed zip-top bag and let kids crush them with their hands or a rolling pin.

Pour the crushed Cheerios into the sensory bin and spread evenly to create your edible “soil.”

Then, bury the worms. Hide gummy worms throughout the bin. Some can stick out of the top like they are wriggling up to say hello.

Fun Worm Books For Preschoolers And How To Make A Worms Sensory Bin

Others can be buried deep for serious excavation work.

Layering Cheerios and worms encourages deeper digging.

Fun Worm Books For Preschoolers And How To Make A Worms Sensory Bin

 Add the shovel. Place the toy shovel inside the bin so it is ready for action.

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