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Women’s History Timeline Game

Use our Women's History Timeline Game and dive into the lives and achievements of remarkable women who shaped our world, from ancient trailblazers to modern heroines! History is not just about events and battles; it's also about the people who shaped our world. This...

Ancient History Game for Kids

Embark on an epic journey through the past, from the Big Bang to the first human civilizations, with this ancient history game for kids - Ancient History Timeline! In the beginning, there was the Big Bang. According to the science's best estimate, it happened 13.8...

Medieval Shadow Puppets with Moving Parts

Learn how to make shadow puppets with moving parts and have playful shadow puppet duels with these articulated knight puppets! We love shadow puppets! Over the years, we have created many different shadow puppet templates. Some have been fairy-tales, others have...

The History of Space Suits with Astronaut Paper Dolls

Make astronaut paper dolls and introduce the history of space exploration to kids with these printable paper dolls! Space is full of wonders that we feel compelled to explore! Yet, space is also full of dangers that our bodies cannot survive unaided. Scientists and...

How to Make a Castle from Cardboard

Learn how to make a castle from cardboard, paper rolls and other recyclables! Chances are, you have a lot of packing tubes, paper towel and wrapping paper rolls, potato chip or nut containers in your recycling bin. We sure did. At least, until we decided to make...

DIY Peg Doll Kings, Queens and Knights

When our latest project, a cardboard castle, was nearing completion, we realized that we didn't have anyone to settle it. That would never do, so out came the wooden peg dolls, paints and felt. In no time, we had wooden peg doll knights, kings and queens in the...

Cave Art for Kids

While drawing on the walls is normally not allowed, this cardboard cave is an invitation to do just that. Become a caveman and make cave art! It all started with a book. I can recite Cave Baby by Julia Donaldson from memory, and truth to tell, I often do. There were a...

Pioneer Dress-up Doll: Printable Inspired by Little House on the Prairie

Anne of Green Gables and Little Women have been my dear friends for many years. I even wrote my university thesis on them! So it is surprising that I have lived this long without getting acquainted with Laura Ingalls and her family from the Little House...

How to Make a Viking Play Tent

Camping under the stars is still a distant prospect for our son, but for now a tent offers him infinite possibilities for adventure. It can become a traveller's camp or a bear's den, an Inuit's igloo or a Viking's tent. It can also provide shade for sunny outdoors and...

Women’s History

Women’s History Timeline Game

Use our Women's History Timeline Game and dive into the lives and achievements of remarkable women who shaped our world, from ancient trailblazers to modern heroines! History is not just about events and battles; it's also about the people who shaped our world. This...

25 Activities to Learn about Famous Women in History for Kids

March is Women's History Month. Explore the topic of famous women in history for kids through engaging games, crafts, and activities! Do you know who wrote the first novel? Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting who lived in Japan between the 10th and 11th centuries, is...

Women in History Books for Kids

To celebrate Women's History Month, we have selected 25 of the best picture books about inspiring women for kids! Do you read books with children? If you're on this page, you're probably a dedicated book lover, just like me. Personally, I have always preferred...

Famous Women in History: Printable Paper Dolls

Famous Women in History Dress-Up Dolls feature printable costumes of twenty women who have changed the world. Print, cut, and learn about twenty inspiring heroines. One of the many reasons I like using paper dolls for teaching is because they make it easy for kids to...

20 Famous Women Colouring Pages

Print these free famous women colouring pages and posters and learn about women's history! Throughout history and across the globe, whenever women wanted to do something daring, they always had to face two kinds of challenges. One challenge was naturally associated...

Famous Women in History: Guess Who Game for Kids

Using this educational game, dedicated to famous women in history for kids, you will learn about twenty amazing heroines who changed the world. Includes Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Florence Nightingale, Rosa Parks, and many more! Do you know who wrote the first...

Black History

Printable Black History Game for Kids

Using this Black history game, kids will learn about twenty inspiring people who changed the world and celebrate their achievements. Including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Jesse Owen, Mae Jemison, and many more. Looking to celebrate Black History...

15 Black History Paper Dolls

Celebrate Black history with kids while making a set of printable paper dolls of fifteen Black people who changed the world! Children like dolls. There is good reason for it - they are relatable and fun to play with! My preference for educational settings is for paper...

Free Black History Month Posters

In celebration of Black History month, I’d like to share a free Black History Month poster and a colouring page, featuring twelve famous Black people and their inspiring quotes. Looking to celebrate Black History month with kids? This free printable poster can be a...

Testimonials

Such a fun game! We used it to learn more about influential women in history!

Ana B.

(about "Famous Women Guess Who Game")

My students loved using these resources in our literacy center during Black History month.

Jennifer G.

(about "Black History Colouring Pages")

Beautiful. A very fun and pretty way to study space. My daughters loved it. I bought it because of the paper dolls, didn’t even realize it has a booklet with I loved! Very well-researched info. I actually made an actual book of the papers so I can keep it for the years to come. Congratulations on your amazing work!

Rosy C.

(about "Astronaut Paper Dolls")