Free Printable Thanksgiving Clipart, Games, Crafts

 Entertaining kids during holiday preparations isn't easy. From 30 years teaching and 25 mothering, I know about making things kid friendly. Don't just entertain, put children to work helping. Have kids make decorations, greeting cards, games, crafts with these free printables. Use clip art to make Thanksgiving things too. Pilgrim, turkey, Native American, fall leaves and pumpkins, they're all there. Ways Kids Can Help With Thanksgiving Preparations

Free Printable Advent Calendars, Religious and Secular

Advent is a penitential season that starts four weeks before Christmas in Catholic and Orthodox-christian churches. As in lent (before Easter) we pray, fast and give alms to prepare our hearts for the "coming" (advent) of Christ (from the Latin "adveniat regnum"--coming of Christ's kingdom.) The first Sunday of Advent in 2013 is December 1. Here are printable advent calendars for kids. Free Printable Advent Calendar Crafts for Kids

Free Printable Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar

Thanksgiving in the US will soon be upon us. If your kids are anything like mine, they love holidays. As a homeschool family, we spent lots of time making holiday gifts, treats and crafts. But holidays can also mean antsy, bored kids who can’t focus. Well, this teacher mama has an activity for that! Free printable countdown calendars. Here’s a link for freebies from Disney/Family Fun Spoonful. Scroll through the Top 14 Thanksgiving Printables to find the calendar.  Free Printable Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar for Kids