September 11, 2024
“What kind of cloud is that?” Have you ever been outside or in the car with your child and they’ve asked you this? If rain is in the forecast, it may be a simple question to answer, but if you’re rusty on your weather facts, you may be left scratching your head. Not to worry, […]
May 22, 2024
Here’s something we can all agree on: The world needs more kindness. For children, learning how to be kind to others starts at an early age – and often begins with close observation of the adults around them. How do the adults in their lives treat others? How are they treated in return? While kindness […]
January 5, 2024
Did you know that Maine may soon vote on whether or not to return to the original state flag? The 1901 Maine state flag featured a pine tree and the North star, but the state shifted to a military-style flag (the flag we all know today) in 1909. We’ve created a fun coloring page to […]
December 20, 2023
A new year is here, offering a fresh perspective on learning & saving! Parents will soon be gathering their documents for tax season, new budgets are being made, and the 2024 financials are being considered. But kids have a lot on their minds too! Many children have likely received monetary gifts over the holidays and […]
December 19, 2023
Setting and achieving goals is an important life skill for kids to learn. As we near the end of 2023, you’re likely thinking about your own goals – maybe you set some goals or New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of the year or are actively working towards achieving something right now. Setting goals and […]
December 5, 2023
Cold winter weather has arrived and if you look up at the sky, you may spot geese flying south for the winter. Looking around you, you may spot people bundled up in warm hats and mittens as they hurry to-and-from their destinations. Walking through the park or in your back yard, you may see busy […]
November 9, 2023
The holiday season has arrived and with it, road trip season! Curb the chorus of “Are we there yet” with our latest printable: a road trip activity sheet! On the printable sheet below, you’ll find a fun game of I-spy, a license plate-spotting activity, and a coloring game – enough to keep your kiddo busy […]
October 13, 2023
“There are 16 counties in our state: Cumberland and Franklin…” Sound familiar? If you grew up in Maine, you probably learned the Maine Counties Song in school, which means your child likely knows it too! Help them test their knowledge of Maine’s counties with our latest printable: a map of Maine’s 16 counties! Print it […]
October 4, 2023
Does your child love science? Are they a natural at math? Or maybe they light up around tech, like computers or cars. Maybe their artwork is plastered all over the fridge like a homespun Monet. If any of this rings true, S.T.E.A.M. may be an avenue for your child to explore for their future! You’ve […]
September 18, 2023
Who doesn’t love fall in Maine? Apple picking, leaf peeping, pumpkin patches… there’s just so much to do! Today, we’re celebrating the new season with a free printable fall bucket list for kids. Download it and print it out at home or from your local library, then help your child fill it out with everything […]
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