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Free Printable: Winter Animal Tracks

Free Printable: Winter Animal Tracks

Winter in Maine sure is magical and there’s lots to learn outdoors! After a winter snowstorm the freshly fallen snow can reveal who’s been out and about and if you look closely you might see tracks from rabbits, squirrels, foxes, deer, and more!🐾 Download the free printable below, print it out at home or in […]


Free Printable: Lunar New Year Lantern DIY

Free Printable: Lunar New Year Lantern DIY

Did you know the Lunar New Year is the most widely celebrated holiday on Earth?🏮🧧 It’s true and it starts on February 1st! Holidays are a great way for children to learn about cultures different than their own. Help them get in on the fun with our latest FREE printable: a DIY Lunar New Year […]


5 Fun Snow Day Crafts

5 Fun Snow Day Crafts

The cold, snowy days of January have arrived, and with them – snow days! If there’s one thing Maine kids can look forward to each winter, it’s the occasional day off from school on especially snowy days. Snow days are a rite of passage for New England kids and they offer the perfect opportunity to […]


5 Unique & Inexpensive Ways to Wrap a Gift

5 Unique & Inexpensive Ways to Wrap a Gift

The holiday season is here, and with it, the season of giving – and receiving! And what could be better than a beautifully presented gift? Whether you’re the gift-giver or recipient, there’s something so special about a perfectly wrapped present just waiting to be unwrapped – but the cost of wrapping paper and supplies, not […]


Free Printable: Holiday ‘Thank You’ Card

Free Printable: Holiday ‘Thank You’ Card

Showing gratitude isn’t just for Thanksgiving – it’s a positive habit that has been shown to improve quality of life! The holiday season is the perfect time to teach kids about gratitude and saying thank you – not just for gifts and kindnesses, but to the people in their lives who make a difference and […]


Free Printable: Gratitude List

Free Printable: Gratitude List

Want a totally FREE way to build your child’s self-esteem and increase their happiness? Help them practice gratitude! November is the perfect month to help your child give thanks. For a fun and thankful family activity, print out this gratitude list. There’s no need to fill it out all at once and parents and grandparents […]


5  Easy After-School Snack Ideas

5 Easy After-School Snack Ideas

It’s 4 PM, is your tummy grumbling? For adults, it’s not uncommon to need a little snack to get through the remainder of the workday – it’s been a few hours since we ate our lunch, and it will be a few more until we sit down for dinner. And for kids, that’s even more […]


Free Printable: Halloween Mask DIY

Free Printable: Halloween Mask DIY

Boo! It’s time for some Halloween fun! Help your kiddo get in the spirit of spooky season with a project that will engage their creative side: a DIY Halloween mask! Simply print out the template below (click here to print) at home or at your local library and let your child color in the cute […]


5 Fun Fall Activities for the Whole Family

5 Fun Fall Activities for the Whole Family

The only thing that could be better than a glorious Maine summer? A Maine fall, of course! Now that autumn has officially arrived in our beautiful state, it’s time to get outside and enjoy everything the season has to offer: from brightly colored foliage to apples and pumpkins (and the recipes to go with them!). […]


5 Tips for Helping Kids Manage Back-To-School Stress

5 Tips for Helping Kids Manage Back-To-School Stress

Well, it’s official: School is back in session in Maine and kids from Pre-K to 12th grade have returned to the classroom… or the Zoom room. School may look different for many kids this year, and for a lot of students, the place where school actually takes place changes day by day, week by week. […]


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