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Printable paint palette for students to use to make their own colors that describe them.

Back to School Idea: Get to Know Your Students with Color Mixing Fun

Paper Crafts

This paint palette is a fun back to school idea to explore mixing colors and to share information about you that is associated with the colors you created. The finished palettes make for a bulletin board welcome back to school idea that demonstrates the community of learners in your classroom. It is a great 5 […]

Printable school bus coloring page that lifts up to reveal writing or a drawing. The front of the bus doors open too.

Back to School Colouring Sheets: Inspire Writing and Adventure in Kids

Paper Crafts

These back to school colouring sheets are hand drawn. I designed this paper craft bus to be a fun back to school coloring page or to be used as 1st grade printable writing paper. The school bus printable is perfect for a field trip report too!  Once completed, these school bus printables make great door […]

Paper telescope craft made out of a printable template. The telescope is rolled and glued, and the constellation image is inside it.

Telescope Craft for Kids: Artsy way for Curious Kids to Explore Wonders of Space

Paper Crafts

Looking for a simple telescope craft for kids that can be printed out at home? This easy telescope craft can be made over and over again, each time with a new constellation. I love cut out printable crafts, they are a great way to spend an afternoon indoors.  These cut out printable crafts are great […]

The Solar System Coloring Page that Creates a Beautiful Planet Garland

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The solar system coloring page that creates a beautiful planet garland. Learn how to make this beautiful solar system garland by simply coloring and assembling the planets. In this video I walk you through 2 different ways this product can be used and provide coloring examples for each planet. If you are looking for solar […]

Printable cat coloring page with a cat pun saying con-cat-ulations. The french one says felici-chatons.

Cute Kitten Coloring Page to Celebrate a Special Graduation

Coloring Pages

It is important to celebrate educational milestones, and what better way than with this cute kitten coloring page! This coloring page of a cat is perfect for those of you looking fun graduation puns. These coloring pages are hand drawn. I drew this coloring page of a cat several years ago, now it is time […]

Printable coloring pages for easter. This one shows a kitten sleeping in a bowl with a rose pattern.

Printable Coloring Pages for Easter to Celebrate the Cuteness of Spring

Coloring Pages

I wanted to introduce you to some adorable printable coloring pages for Easter. Each of these coloring pages is hand drawn. They feature many adorable animals, insects and flowers! Take a look, and enjoy! Where to Find Printable Coloring Pages for Easter These Easter coloring pages are available on my website, simply click on any […]

A daily mood tracker printable pdf showing cute oranges to color one per day indicating your mood or energy level.

Mood Tracker Printable : A Fun Way to Help Kids Reach their Goals

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Inspired by my love of bujo layouts I created a habit and mood tracker printable for the month of June. This booklet has a citrus theme and is a great way to enjoy the fun of a bullet journal even when you don’t have the time to draw one yourself!  These printable habit trackers, reading […]

Printable thaumatrope craft showing an earth on one side and hands on the other. When spun it looks like the hands are holding the earth.

Coloring Page of the Earth: Learn about Thaumatropes to Celebrate Earth Day

Paper Crafts

This is a fun Coloring Page of the earth that transforms into a craft to celebrate the beautiful planet we live on. A simple activity for Earth Day that requires just a little bit of paper and 2 elastics to make. Additionally, you get to learn about thaumatropes at the same time!  Looking for Earth […]

Printable camper van coloring page with a sliding door. Behind the sliding door kids can write a story or draw an image.

Camping Coloring Page for kids to Share a Travel Adventure

Paper Crafts

This craft is both a camping coloring page and a summer writing prompt. It has a door that can be slid to reveal a hidden story or drawing inside the camper van. This is a great activity to get in some summer writing practice for kids, or it can be used as a fun way […]

Printable field trip report of an instant camera with text that slides out the bottom. A moveable lens cap is attached on top. Designed by draw calm.

Field Trip Reports that Students Love to Make

Paper Crafts

Field trip reports are a fun way to reflect on learning and share new discoveries with others.  Check out this summer writing prompt designed like an instant camera! It has a spot for the text to slide out the bottom. It also has a movable lens cap that can be lifted to reveal a picture. […]

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