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
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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 Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Yule Christmas Cards to Color
You know what tickles me pink? Finding free stuff and sharing it with you! Everytime I stumble upon a new free printable crafts sight I think, "oh my readers are going to love this one!" Today's freebies site has free printable holiday coloring pages. We're so fortunate in the US, to have so many rich and varied holiday traditions and cultural observances in which to participate: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa. Here are Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah cards to print, color and share. Use these for Yule, Saturnalia or Winter Solstice if you observe those. May your December holiday be festive and filled with love, whatever you celebrate! read more
Free Printable Kwanzaa Activities and Crafts
Free Printable Kwanzaa Coloring Pages, Crafts, Lesson Plans and ActivitiesKwanzaa is a uniquely African-American winter holiday which begins on December 26 and is celebrated for nine days. Candles are lit and prayer offerings made. Here are free printable Kwanzaa coloring pages, crafts, games, lessons and activities. Read More
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