Author - Valerie Mcclintick

Printable Christmas Tags

It's getting close to Christmas! Do you have all your presents labeled?   Download: ChristmasTags These are extra large so children (and adults) can have room to write. They have easy cut lines for younger children as well. TIP: Print these on Shipping Label Paper for a sticky back or just glue stick them on, that's...

Christmas Preschool Printables

We've just released a new set of Nativity printables you can use with your children or students this Christmas season.   Nativity Printable Pack Easy Download  (login or create a free account)    If you have slower internet speeds you can also download as individual components here: Nativity Printable Pack

Christmas Card Crafts for Kids

This is a simple and easy Chrsitmas Card project for kids. In fact, this come from my own childhood. My best friends Grandmother would save her Christmas Cards from the previous year, and we'd decorate them with glitter and repourpose them as ornaments and gift tags. I thought that would be the perfect project...

Stained Glass Nativity Craft

Christmas always comes faster then I'm prepared for. I remember it was even faster when I had lesson plans to prepare for. This is a quick and easy craft that will give you beautiful results. (You might remember that we've used this technique on our Stained Glass Easter Craft) Download: Nativity So here's the deal. You...

Thanksgiving Placecard Printables

Thanksgiving is almost here, and we've got some last minute printables for you! I found the most adorable set of vintage clipart, and made a cute set of Thanksgiving placecards. These are extra special because they come with an interactive question on the back such as, "Tell a silly story about yourself" or...

Van Gogh Art Project for Kids

We're diving into our Artist studies this year, starting with Van Gogh. A couple of years ago we did this Starry Night Art Project, and this year we're starting off with The Potato Eaters. This is a fantastic painting to study for children of all...

Fall Leaf Art Printables

I just added a set of printable art cards to our member's only area! Members click here for an easy download. Make sure you're logged in! Forgot your password? Not yet a member? Join Free Today! This set includes five different leaves each with different shapes, colors and textures for your...

10 Commandment Printables

We have a New Subscriber Freebie for Christian Preschool Printables! If you have little one's learning to letter, this is a great way to sneak in those ten commandments along the way! If you join today, you'll receive a confirmation email, and then our free printable pack within...

Tiger Eyes Oil Pastel Tutorial

We are getting tons of use from our Crayola Oil Pastels. I've purchased other pastel kits in the past, but I love the amount of crayon you get with this set. They are so much thicker and have lasted us much longer. Plus they are nice for little hands.

Peacock Oil Pastel Tutorial

I have a dear sweet little girl who thinks she can't draw. We sit at the table and I instruct her, drawing a line on my paper, then she draws a line on her paper. It's not perfect. I can't do it. It doesn't look like yours SEE... And...

Homeschool Curriculum Planning

When it comes to curriculum planning I like to keep things organized. But sometimes I get bogged down by the actual organization process. This is pretty much how it goes every year: I print up my planner. I sharpen my pencil. I heat up my tea. I clean my desk. I organize the drawers. I check my...

Summer Fun School

We no longer technically homeschool over the Summer. Ever since joining a local charter school we've decided to try and stick to the Monday-Friday, September through June schedule, but that doesn't mean we don't learn over the Summer. If you're looking for some simple ways to encourage learning...

Mother’s Day Poetry Printables

Our Poetry Pack was such a huge hit, (especially the concrete poetry templates) that I thought I'd whip up some Mother's Day themed templates for you. Mother's Day Poetry Template 1 Mother's Day Poetry Template 2 There is absolutely NO SHAME in printing these up yourself, and...

Printable Character Chart

Character.It is sooooooo hard to teach. Harder then math. Harder then science. Definitely harder then P.E. Character is on my TOP list of reasons why I homeschool. Character is a teach by example sort of subject. (ouch) Can I just say without any reserve that the Character has been lacking around here lately. (yes....I...

DIY Stained Glass Coloring Pages

So last week, while browsing around Pinterest, I found this cheepo way to make DIY stained glass coloring pages. And the timing couldn't have been better. (As my children had just tore out the very last page in their stained glass coloring book) So I thought I'd give it a try to see...

Stained Glass Coloring Pages

This week I picked up a set of Stained Glass Coloring Pages from the bookstore. Everyday last week, after the children finished their schoolwork I let them choose a few stained glass coloring pages. They were a HUGE hit. Addictive even. They have since filled up the classroom window with their...

Pledge of Allegiance Printables

Even though we don't recite the Pledge of Allegiance each morning in our homeschool classroom, my children have learned it through various extra curricular groups and activities. Awana, American Heritage Girls, Boy Scouts and even church activities all make sure that children know this...

Easter Printables and Resources

Easter is just around the corner! Here is a "Pinnable" list of our most popular resources! On Christian Preschool Printables we have: Printable Resurrection Eggs Easter Memory Match Easter Wordwall Cards Printable Puzzles He is Risen Crafts The Empty Tomb Craft Easter Bingo Easter Bookmarks Easter Cross File Folder Games Easter Memory Match Easter Game Hosanna Crafts Easter Bible...