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 Preschool, Elementary Coloring Mini Books

Educator Jonathon Holt says children learn best when they are actively involved. Here are free printable holiday mini books for children to color. Subjects include letters, words, seasons, animals, science, Bible, holidays and lots more. These books make excellent classroom, homeschoool and supplemental lessons for ages 4-7 years (grades preschool through second). These free printable activities are especially good for special needs children. Use in reading and ELA lessons. Read on Printable Coloring Mini Books for Children 

Free Printable Preschool Holiday Cut and Paste Crafts

Free Printable Cut and Paste Preschool Themes, Crafts, Lessons and Activities Looking for free printable preschool and elementary cut and paste paper crafts for holidays, patriotic celebrations, religious themes, school themes, math activities, social studies and science crafts and lesson plans? Check out Making Learning Fun. Read More

Free Printable Earth Day Endangered Species Coloring Pages

Free Printable Earth Day Endangered Species Coloring Activity Booklet
Earth Day, which replaces the original holiday Arbor Day is celebrated in the United States on April 22. Here's a free printable booklet, Save our Species, with information, activities and coloring pages exploring endangered species in the US. Read More

Free Printable Earth Day Activities and Lessons for April 22

Free Printable Earth Day Lesson Plans Free printable lesson plans, activities, crafts and science resources to celebrate Earth Day. Resources for all your Earth Day home school and classroom lessons and activities Read More

Printable Winter Cut and Paste Activities

Free Printable Winter Activities Get your printers warmed up for loads of fun and learning with winter printable activities. Lesson plans for science, snow, ice, weather, seasons, winter. Coloring pages, crafts, snowflakes patterns, activities, puzzles, word games and read more