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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

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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

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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

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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. […]

Printable watermelon fraction garland, showing equivalent fractions using the rind and seeds of each watermelon slice.

Compare Fraction Worksheet: Make Math Cute with a Watermelon Garland

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This watermelon fraction garland is a great compare fraction worksheet. Use this fraction art and craft to explore equivalent fractions and reduce fractions. I started making garlands, and I am now obsessed with making more! There are just so many things out there that look adorable when placed on a string and turned into a […]

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