Apple-Themed Games and Hands-On Activities

Apples are the perfect theme for fall lessons. They fit with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Here are educational apple games in science, art, creative writing, math, social studies, practical life. I've added free printable apple-themed lesson plans and worksheets for activity extenders.  Preschool Apple Unit, Cross-Curricular Hands-on Crafts, Activities, Recipe

Throw a back-to-school bash with games, crafts for kids

Labor Day is a bittersweet holiday. It's a time of summer endings and fall beginnings. Why not start the school year off on a fun note with a back-to-school party? Here's an easy and cheap kids' party plan for students in preschool to middle elementary.

* Choose a positive theme. This gets kids excited about school. Make it a shoe theme with the slogan "We're putting our best foot forward." Or do a football theme--"Kicking off a great year." Get your creative groove going and involve kids. Here's more on crafts, food, activities and games. Perfect for home-school and public school and parochial school kids! Throw a back-to-school bash for your kids

Free Summer Reading Activities, Book Crafts, Literature Games

Summertime and da livin' is easy! Kids rejoice when released from school for vacation. But what about learning lags from too much time away from books? Here are reading activities and book-based crafts and literature response lessons. Use these games and activities for back-to-school kickoff events, too! Free Reading Activities, Book Crafts, Literature Games

Free Printable Valentines Day Cards, Coloring Pages, Crafts, Games and Puzzles

Valentines Day is a great time for making crafts and greeting cards. The Internet is gold mine for free printable crafts for Valentine's Day. You can print greeting cards, coloring pages, craft projects, cut and paste, games and puzzles for all ages. Perfect for homeschoolers, classroom activities, preschool, after school programs, day care facilities, Sunday School and scout troops. Remember our disabled, homebound and senior citizen friends this Valentine's Day. Senior care facility directors will be delighted if you call ahead and schedule a time to bring some craft projects for the seniors to enjoy. Free Printable Valentines Day Games and Puzzles

Free Printable Educational Crossword Puzzles

Looking for free printable crossword puzzles for classroom lesson plans, homeschool, homework, church and social groups and just for fun? Don't lose this link because there are over 3,000 free printable crossword puzzles available on it. read on

Free Printable Halloween Games, Trick or Treat Games, Crafts

Free Printable Halloween Games, Trick or Treat Games Looking for some interactive, educational games for Halloween and Trick-or-Treat? How about free printable cut and paste Halloween games that children can make themselves? Perfect for classroom, homeschool, preschool and Halloween parties. Read More

Free Printable Sudoku Games and Online Sudoku

Free Printable Sudoku Games and Online Sudoku What is sudoku? Sudoku was invented in 1979 and is similar to solitaire and word search. Players must fill in number one to ten in vertical and horizontal rows. Here are free printable sudoku games and online sudoku. Read More

Free Game Site at AGame: Fun and Educational

Free Safe Online Game Website: AGame In the world of technology and online game play, it's difficult for parents to know which game websites have safer gaming options for children. Here is a game website that offers fun, free games for kids in upper elementary and middle school. Read More

Free Educational Game 'Whizz Wordz' at Addicting Games

Free Educational Online Word Puzzle Gaming- Whizz Wordz Since my daughter's Webkinz account expired I can't play Cash Cow 2, I searched online games. I don't like most online gaming, action, shooter, MMORPG, but I love word puzzles. Addicting Games Whizz Wordz is free to play and my new fave. Read More

Free Printable Earth Day Games Online

Free Printable Earth Day Coloring Activities April 22 celebrates Earth Day, formerly called Arbor Day. Need free printable Earth Day lessons and activities for your science classroom, homeschool, 4H club or scout troop? Here are links for free printable environmental science activities. Read More

Free Printable Math Games, Math Tutorials, Online Math Help

Websites for Free Math Help Several websites that offer free online math help, free printable lessons and worksheets. Here are links for online calculator tools and internet math games. Lessons include basic math, fractions, decimals, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and more. Good sites for students, teachers, parents and homeschoolers. Lots of games and interactive tools for making math fun. Shh! Don't tell your kids that they are learning while they play! Free printable math activities, too. Read More

Free Printable Christmas Games and Online Holiday Gaming

Free Printable Christmas Party Games Free printable Christmas games and puzzles make great group party activities, fun for children, party icebreakers and traditional Christmas party crowd pleasers. Here are five free, safe game sites to print off Christmas games. Read More

Free School Approved Games, Educational Game Websites

Free Educational School Approved Gaming Websites FunBrain.com and Poptropica offer math, science, reading and grammar games that students, teachers and parents will love!Fun, safe online gaming. These sites are teacher approved and school approved for ages toddler though elementary. Kids use them in school activities. click here...

Free Disney Club Penguin Games

Free Printable Club Penguin Coloring Pages Why do we love penguins so much? Is it because they are cute and chubby? Whatever the reason, Disney has whipped up penguin fun at Club Penguin. Collectible penguins, online gaming and free printable coloring activities. Click here

School Approved Games Sites for Toddlers to Elementary Age Kids

Free safe school approved computer game sites for kids ages 5-11. Fun, interactive internet game websites. Safe to play on. No chat, software downloads, toolbars, user ID, passwords. Requires shockwave and flash player for gaming. Read more for safe game sites...

Free Educational Games Websites

Free Educational Websites Educational websites offering free materials. Free safe games for kids! Easy and safe internet fun! Great for day care, parents, teachers, kids! Safe online activities for kids to explore! View more »

Free Printable Halloween Games

Free Printable Halloween Coloring Crafts Halloween craft projects to print free. Preschool kids, home schoolers, early elementary kids will love these free printable Halloween activities. Coloring pages, cut and paste, paper dolls with Halloween costumes, masks, pumpkin carving stencils, decorations, trick or treat bags, puzzles, games, treat wrappers, Halloween scenes. Cute witches, ghosts, goblins, pumpkins and more! Great for trick or treat activities and Halloween party activities. free printable Halloween games

Free Preschool Kids Game Websites, Early Childhood Activities

Websites with Free Printable Kids-Games, Puzzles, Crafts, Worksheets and Coloring Review of 20 websites with free printable games, activities, puzzles and coloring for kids up to 12. Many free math games, reading games, worksheets for preschool. Safe to use for all ages. free learning games

Free Safe School Approved Game Sites for Elementary School Age Children- 5-11 years old

Free Online Games Sites for Elementary Age Students A review of free and safe online game sites for children of elementary age. Preschool children can enjoy many games, too. Math games, reading games, vocabulary games. View more »