Printable 2014 Chinese New Year of the Horse Activities

 Chinese New Year begins today. The Chinese zodiac is distinguished by 12 animals. 2014 is the Year of the Horse. Here are activities and ideas for parents and teachers to explore Chinese tradition. Here are Lantern Festival crafts and games. There are animal coloring pages, recipes and worksheets.Chinese New Year for Parents and Kids 

Free Geminids Meteor Shower Resources, Comet Wirtanen Lesson Plans

There's a party going on in the heavens right now! Two, count them two, meteor showers are raising some celestial fireworks. December's regularly-scheduled Geminids meteor shower is doing her stuff (Geminids are called "fireball" meteors--check them out and you'll see why!). And a brand-new meteor light show from comet Wirtanen may put in an appearance. Wirtanen visits every 5ish years, but this is the first time she's bringing friends! Two disclaimors, first article I linked to is about the Ursid meteor shower on Winter Solstice, 2010 (remember a lunar eclipse showed up, too?). But the links I used have materials on the Geminids--just click the homepage or type "geminids" in the search. There's info on Wirtanen too. In 2010, we didn't get to see much of that trifecta, because it was overcast. But the 2012 Geminids arrive on a cloudless night. So get out there and enjoy. And follow up with these printables in school or at home. (Once a homeschooler always a homeschooler). Also, yes this isn't really a holiday, but I think a meteor shower is definitely something to celebrate!! Read more

Free Printable Star Charts, Constellation Maps

Just in time for the Perseids meteor shower (August 11, 2012, morning crescent) here are printable night sky maps and star charts. Okay, the events the night sky aren't exactly holidays, but I think they're worth celebrating.
Astronomy is one of the most fascinating sciences to share with kids. Stars are only visible at night, but kids can enjoy star-gazing each night mostly anywhere and it costs nothing. Looking for free printable star charts and constellation patterns to teach kids about space science? Here's a galaxy of printables that are free for educators, homeschoolers and families to use. Free Printable Star Charts

Free Printable Astrology Signs of the Zodiac Stencils and Patterns

Free Printable Astrology Signs of the Zodiac Tattoo Patterns, Stencils Astrology signs of the Zodiac are popular tattoo patterns. Here are free printable patterns for each sign of the zodiac. There are free printable astrology symbols and images of each animal and character of the zodiac. Read More

Free Printable Signs of the Zodiac Astrology Symbols

Free Printable Astrology Zodiac Horoscope Symbols and Picture Templates The signs of the zodiac distinguish which star pattern or constellation a person is born under. There are 12 zodiac signs and symbols. Need free printable zodiac coloring pages, craft patterns and zodiac tattoo templates? Read More