Free Printable Father's Day Cards for Students to Make

Hey Teacher! No. this isn't a Pink Floyd shoutout--leave them kids alone (sorry, feeling a little punchy and silly today). Anyway, what this is, is a reminder that Father's Day comes in June right after kids get out of school. So I figured, why not have students make cards for dad (or some other important male in their lives--brother, uncle, grampa, priest, minister, rabbi, friend) as an end-of-school craft? Here are free printables. Homeschoolers and parents, you can use these too! After all, you're stuck with your kids all year (lol)--why not keep them productively busy!  Free Printable Father's Day Cards

5th Grade Graduation Reflections

We just celebrated our youngest daughter's fifth grade graduation. When I wrote this, Michigan fifth graders were exiting elementary school and starting middle school in sixth grade. And that was bad enough. Now it's happening in 4th grade in some schools!



I know, I know you don't have to say it; my husband already has "in our day, there was never any 'graduation' ceremony." But he was more upset that sixth grade (now fifth grade) is too young to begin middle school. I don't know whether I disagree or agree with the ceremony and party thing. I guess I look at it as "smaller stuff" which I choose not to sweat (already have enough of that, thanks). But abut fifth or even sixth graders being too young for middle school, I totally agree. Not because they're immature. It's the age gap I object to. Read on. 5th Grade Graduation Reflections. Picture is me and the young 'un now mostly growed up.

Free Printable Cinco De Mayo Coloring Pages, Activities on Mexico

Cinco de Mayo, or Fifth of May, celebrates the victory of the smaller Mexican army over the mighty French juggernaut, in the Battle of Puebla, 1862. Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence day, and not many Latinos celebrate it outside Puebla. But stateside, we love any excuse to party (ahem, fiesta!). In that spirit, here are free printable coloring pages for Cinco de Mayo. Commemorate the Mexican cultural celebration Cinco de Mayo with free printable crafts, coloring pages and lessons. Use these free printable activities in the classroom, homeschool, 4H, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops and church groups. Free Printable Cinco De Mayo and Mexico Coloring Pages

Free Printable Stone Soup Activities

The legend of "Stone Soup" is timeless. It's been used around Thanksgiving to teach sharing. Stone Soup could easily have been a metaphor for the Native American and pilgrim relationship. The story has been retold many times, notably by Marcia Brown, Ann McGovern and Jon J. Muth. Stone Soup is sacred text in preschool and elementary classrooms. If you are teaching Stone Soup, here are free printable activities. As an educator and homeschooler, I've used "Stone Soup" over the years. Read on  Free Printable 'Stone Soup' Games, Activities and Lesson Plans