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39+ Activities For 6 Year Olds (Printables + Reels)

At the age of 6, kids naturally have amazing potential for growth! Kids at this age are full of energy, curiosity, and creativity. There are many exciting activities to explore, sparking joy and learning along the way.

Try sensory bins to stimulate their senses , nature walks for outdoor fun, and water painting for creative expression. From imaginative games to hands-on crafts, this guide offers a variety of activities that bring joy and learning.

Enjoy the adventure with printables and reels made just for them!

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Activities for 6 Years Old

Picking and sorting pulses activity.

The “Picking and Sorting Pulses Activity” is an educational and enjoyable task that helps kids develop their hand-eye coordination and teaches them about different types of pulses.

Materials: Various pulses such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas, along with several small containers or bowls.

Spread a variety of pulses on a large tray or a flat surface.
Provide your child with small containers or bowls for sorting each type of pulse into.
Ask the child to pick up one pulse at a time and sort it into the corresponding container based on its type, size, or color.

Polishing Nails Activity

The “Polishing Nails Activity” is a creative and engaging craft that allows kids to practice their painting skills in a fun and mess-free way.

Materials: Paper cut-outs of hands, non-toxic paint or nail polish, and paintbrushes.

Lay out the paper hand cut-outs on a flat surface, such as a table or a protective craft mat.
Select the first color of paint or nail polish that your child wants to use.
Using a paintbrush, carefully paint the nails on the paper hands. Encourage your child to try different designs, such as polka dots, stripes, or even little flowers.

Stone Art Activity

The “Stone Art Activity ” offers a lovely way for children to express their creativity while exploring the tactile world of nature. Painting on stones can be a therapeutic and artistic pastime that not only fosters creativity but also helps in improving concentration and fine motor skills .

Materials: Smooth stones, acrylic paints in various colors and paintbrush.

Start by choosing stones that are clean and dry. Smooth, flat stones are easier to paint on but feel free to use any shape or size.
Apply a base coat of paint to the stones.
Once the base coat is dry, use smaller brushes to add detailed designs or characters.
Allow the paint to dry completely between layers if more than one coat is added.

Leaf Printing Activity

The “Leaf Printing Activity” is a fantastic way to explore nature while engaging in a fun art project. This activity is perfect for teaching children about different leaf shapes and textures, and it allows them to create unique artwork using elements from the environment.

Materials: Fresh leaves, paint, paper, and paintbrushes.

Begin by gathering several different leaves, preferably ones with distinct veins and shapes, for more detailed prints.
Using a brush, apply a thin coat of paint to the veiny side of a leaf. You can use one color or blend different colors for a multicolored effect.
Carefully place the painted side of the leaf onto your paper. Press down gently but firmly to ensure all parts of the leaf contact the paper.
Peel the leaf off slowly to reveal the print. Repeat the process with different leaves and colors to create a vibrant composition.
Allow the prints to dry completely. You might also want to draw or paint additional elements around the leaf prints, like insects, birds, or scenery.

Days and Months Activity

The “Days and Months Activity” is a practical and interactive way for children to learn about the days of the week and months of the year. This activity uses craft sticks labeled with days and months, providing a hands-on approach to organizing and understanding the concept of time.

Materials: Popsicle sticks and markers.

Begin by writing the name of each day of the week on individual popsicle sticks. Do the same for the months of the year on separate sticks.
Use different colors for days and months to help distinguish them.
Mix up the sticks and ask your child to sort them, placing all the days in order and then all the months.
Watch our reel for better guidance.

Making Popcorn Necklace Activity

The “Making Popcorn Necklace Activity” is a fun and tasty craft project that combines creativity with snack time. This activity is great for parties, playdates, or a rainy day at home.

Materials: Popped popcorn and beads, along with a needle for threading.

If using a needle, thread it through the string to make piercing the popcorn and candies easier. If not using a needle, simply use the string alone.
Start stringing the popcorn and beads onto the string alternately, creating a pattern or random design as preferred.
Continue until the necklace is long enough to fit over the head comfortably.
Tie the ends of the string together securely to complete the necklace.

Brain Gym Exercise Activity

The “Brain Gym Exercise Activity” is designed to boost cognitive functions and improve fine motor skills in children. This activity involves drawing patterns and sequences that challenge the brain, making it a fun and educational exercise for kids of all ages.

Materials: White sheet and markers.

Give your child a white sheet and marker.
Start with simple exercises like drawing loops, zigzags, or waves across the page. Encourage using both hands alternately to enhance bilateral coordination.
Progress to more complex patterns, such as mirrored shapes or synchronized drawings with both hands.
My kid has performed this activity, watch for better understanding.

Matching Letters Activity

The “ Matching Letters Activity” is a colorful and educational craft that helps children learn the alphabet by matching uppercase and lowercase letters. This simple activity is perfect for young learners to develop letter recognition skills and improve their understanding of the English alphabet.

Materials: Popsicle sticks, colored paper, markers, glue, and scissors.

Cut the colored paper into any shape that easily fits on a popsicle stick.
Write an uppercase letter on one shape and the corresponding lowercase letter on another shape.
Glue each paper shape to the top of a popsicle stick, ensuring each pair has one uppercase and one lowercase.
Mix all the sticks up and spread them out on a table or flat surface.
Ask your child to find and match the uppercase and lowercase letters by pairing the sticks together.
You can watch our reel to perform this activity better.

Shoe Lacing Activity

The “Shoe Lacing Activity” is an engaging and practical exercise designed to help children learn the essential skill of tying their shoes. This activity not only improves fine motor skills but also boosts confidence and independence in young learners.

Materials: Cardboard cutouts of shoes with holes punched for laces and actual shoe laces.

Start by providing your child with a cardboard cutout of a shoe that has pre-punched holes.
Take a shoelace and show your child how to thread it through the holes starting from the bottom-most holes.
Demonstrate the basic “cross and loop” method of tying laces, where you cross the laces, pull them tight, make a loop with each end, cross the loops, and pull through to form a bow.
Encourage your child to practice this motion under your guidance, correcting gently and praising their attempts.

Grouping Activity

The “Grouping Activity” is a fun and educational game that helps children develop their categorization and sorting skills.

Materials: A large white sheet, color pencils, and a dice.

Draw dots on the white sheet.
Define the criteria for each group. For example, one group could be for round objects, another for square objects, and so on.
Have your child roll the dice or spin the spinner to select objects randomly (if using). Then, ask them to draw an object in the correct outline based on the defined criteria.
To know better, watch our reel.

Complete the Santa Activity

The “Complete the Santa Activity” is a lovely and festive craft that encourages children to engage in a creative project by finishing a Santa Claus picture.

Materials: A printed Santa Claus outline on paper, cotton balls, and glue.

Provide your child with the Santa Claus outline and the craft materials.
Show your child how to apply glue to the parts of Santa that should have a beard.
Encourage your child to stick cotton balls or craft pom-poms onto the glued areas to create a fluffy texture.
You can watch our reel, which my kid performed.

Math Magic Activity

The “Math Magic Activity” combines simple arithmetic with a fun and interactive element that makes learning numbers exciting. This activity is designed to help children understand basic math concepts through a visual and hands-on approach.

Materials: A tray, tissue, markers, and water.

Write simple math problems on tissue paper with a marker.
Place the tissue in the tray. The math problems should be visible and not too crowded.
Slowly pour water into the tray without submerging the tissue completely. The water will make the paper slightly transparent and might create a ‘magical’ reveal of hidden answers or instructions.
Ask your child to solve the math problems and use the small objects to count or represent numbers if needed.

Drawing Activity

The “ Drawing Activity ” is an excellent way for children to express their creativity and improve their artistic skills. This activity involves drawing and coloring various figures, which can help to improve fine motor skills, focus, and imagination.

Materials: Drawing sheets, crayons, as well as an eraser and sharpener.

Provide your child drawing sheet.
You can either let them choose what they want to draw or provide them with a theme or specific object as a challenge. For example, ask them to draw their favorite animal or a scene from a story.
Encourage them to use different colors and techniques to fill in their drawings, such as shading or blending.

Direction Learning Activity

The “Direction Learning Activity” is designed to teach young children about basic directions and spatial awareness. This engaging and educational activity uses simple visual cues to help kids understand concepts such as up, down, left, and right, enhancing their ability to follow directions and comprehend positional language.

Materials: White sheets, colored papers, scissors, and glue.

Cut out the round shape from the colored paper and also cut the different directions from it.
Arrange the colored arrows pointing in the respective directions up, down, left, and right.
Cut the white sheet on a plus shape and place it on a table.
Ask your child to place each arrow pointing towards its corresponding circle based on the directions given. For instance, the orange circle could be ‘right,’ the pink circle ‘left,’ etc.

Make Popcorn Bowl Activity

The “Make Popcorn Bowl Activity” is a fun and creative craft that combines art with snack time. This activity allows children to design and decorate their own popcorn bowls, making snack time extra special.

Materials: A printable sheet of a bowl and yellow paper, along with glue for assembly.

Give your child a paper bowl sheet.
Next, let your child scrunch up some yellow paper into small balls.
Then, have them stick the balls onto the paper bowl using glue.

Number Matching Activity

The “Number Matching Activity ” is an excellent way to help young learners develop their number recognition and counting skills. This game-like activity engages children in matching numbers to a corresponding set of symbols or objects, reinforcing their understanding of quantities and number sequences.

Materials: Disposable paper cups, markers, rubberband, and yarn.

Use the marker to draw shapes and numbers on the bottom of the cups.
Now, tie the yarn to the rubberband so your child can use it like a rope to pick up the cup.
Ask your child to use the yarn rope to try to find a cup with the same shape or number.

Building and Balancing Activity

The “Building and Balancing Activity ” is a fantastic way for children to improve their motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Using simple materials like cups, this activity challenges kids to build structures that require precision and balance.

Materials: Plastic or paper cups.

Start with a flat surface where the cups can be easily stacked.
Show your child how to place one cup upside down and then balance another cup on top of it.
Encourage them to experiment with different formations, such as a vertical tower, a pyramid, or a more complex structure.

CVC Words Activity

The “CVC Words Activity” is a fun and educational way to help young learners recognize and practice consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. This interactive craft activity encourages children to spell and understand basic words through hands-on learning.

Materials: Star-shaped cutouts, popsicle sticks, colorful papers, markers, and a base stand or a box with slots for holding the craft sticks.

Prepare the star-shaped cutouts and write a single letter on each. Ensure you have enough letters to form several CVC words.
Attach each star to the top of a popsicle stick.
Arrange the base stand or box on a flat surface. If it doesn’t have slots, you can make them using a cardboard box and a knife (adult supervision required).
Show your child how to place the popsicle sticks in the correct order to spell CVC words like “cat”, “dog”, “sun”, etc., by inserting the sticks into the slots.

Hand Print Animals Activity

The “Hand Print Animals Activity” is a creative and engaging way for kids to explore art by using their hands to paint and create animal figures. This activity is excellent for developing motor skills , color recognition, and an understanding of animal shapes, all while having fun with paint!

Materials: Paints, large sheets of paper, paintbrushes, markers for details, scissors, glue, and colorful papers.

Pour different colors of paint onto plates or trays.
Help your child coat their hands in paint, using different colors for different animals.
Guide them to press their painted hands onto the paper to create handprints.
Once the handprints are dry, use markers to add details like eyes, noses, stripes, or spots to turn the handprints into various animals, such as lions, tigers, or bears.
Also, tell them to add details like clouds, trees, and grass using colorful paper.
Encourage your child to think about what features each animal has, like a mane for the lion or stripes for the tiger, and add these features to the handprints.

Paper Plate Craft Activity

The “ Paper Plate Craft Activity” is a fun way for kids to create colorful and playful vehicles using simple materials. This activity encourages creativity and helps develop fine motor skills as children cut, paint, and assemble their own car designs.

Materials: Paper plates, paints, paintbrushes, scissors, construction paper, glue, and markers.

Start by cutting the paper plates into shapes that resemble the body of a car. You can cut out a semicircle for the car body and leave space for the wheels.
Paint the paper plate pieces in bright colors and let them dry. You can add multiple coats to achieve a vivid look.
Cut out circles from black construction paper for the wheels.
Glue the wheels to the body of the car.
Once the basic car is assembled, encourage children to add details such as windows, headlights, and doors with markers or paint.
For added fun, glue objects like fruit or small toys on top to create themed vehicles, like a fruit delivery truck or an animal safari jeep.

Make Pom Pom Launcher Activity

The “Make Pom Pom Launcher Activity” is a creative and fun STEM project that combines crafts and basic physics. Children can build their own launchers and explore concepts like force and motion through play.

Materials: Toilet paper roll , a balloon, and pom poms, along with decorative adhesive tape.

Take a toilet paper tube or a plastic pipe and ensure it’s clean and smooth.
Cut the narrow end of a balloon off and tie the wide end into a knot.
Stretch the cut end of the balloon over one end of the tube. Secure it with tape or a rubber band to ensure it stays firmly in place.
Decorate the tube with decorative adhesive tape to personalize the launcher.
Place a pom pom inside the tube from the opposite end of the balloon.
Pull back on the knotted end of the balloon and then release to launch the pom pom.

Feed the Rabbit Activity

The “Feed the Rabbit Activity” is an engaging and educational game that helps young children practice number recognition and counting . Kids will enjoy “feeding” the rabbit while learning basic math skills and improving their hand-eye coordination .

Materials: A large rabbit drawing with numbered spots and small carrot cutouts with corresponding numbers or dots, along with a dice and a box.

Give your child the rabbit drawing box.
Give the child the carrot cutouts, each marked with a number that corresponds to numbers on the rabbit.
Have the child roll the dice and find the carrot with the matching number or count of dots.
The child then “feeds” the rabbit by placing the correct carrot on the matching numbered spot.

Healthy vs Junk Food Activity

The “Healthy vs Junk Food Activity” is an educational and interactive way to teach children about nutrition and the differences between healthy and unhealthy foods. This sorting game helps kids understand food choices and their impact on health, including dental health.

Materials: Printed images of various foods, both healthy and unhealthy, along with scissors and glue.

Prepare by printing out images of different foods, including fruits, vegetables, fast food items, sweets, and beverages.
Cut out the food images and mix them up.
Lay out “Healthy” and the other “Junk Food printable in front of your child,
Ask the children to sort the food images into the appropriate categories by placing them on the correct mat.

Light & Heavy Activity

The “Light & Heavy Activity” is a sorting and categorization game designed to teach children about the concepts of weight and comparison.

Materials: A Light & Heavy Activity printable featuring images of items for classification, along with scissors and glue.

Begin by presenting the pre-printed worksheet to the child, explaining the two categories: Light and Heavy.
Provide the child with scissors and the printed images of items.
Instruct the child to cut out the images carefully.
Guide the child to sort each cut-out image into the correct category on the worksheet, deciding whether each item is typically light or heavy.
Once sorted, the child can glue the images into the designated box on the worksheet.

CVC Word Search Activity

The “CVC Word Search Activity” is a wonderful educational exercise that helps young learners develop their reading and spelling skills. This activity focuses on CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) words, which are crucial for building foundational reading abilities in early education.

Materials: A CVC word search worksheet, pencils, and an eraser.

Provide the child with the CVC word search worksheet.
Explain the task: the child needs to find the picture that matches each word listed.
Once the child identifies the correct picture, they should circle it on the grid.
After circling the picture, instruct the child to trace the word on the worksheet to practice writing and reinforce spelling.

Big & Small Activity

The “Big & Small Activity” is a simple and interactive way to teach young children about size comparison. This activity helps them understand the concepts of big and small by visually comparing objects and identifying their relative sizes.

Materials: A big and small activity worksheet simply uses our printable, along with pencils and an eraser.

Provide your child with the Big & Small Activity worksheet.
Explain the task: for each pair of objects, they need to circle the bigger object and then the smaller object.
Let the first pair how to identify which object is larger and which is smaller.

Weather Activity

The “Weather Activity” is a colorful and interactive worksheet designed to teach children about different weather conditions and seasons through a fun cut-and-paste activity.

Materials Used: A weather activity worksheet, scissors, glue, and pencils.

Start by explaining the different types of weather and seasons shown on the worksheet. Discuss how the weather changes with each season and what kind of activities are suitable for each.
Provide scissors and guide the children on how to carefully cut out the pictures that represent different weather conditions.
Instruct them to match each cut-out picture with the correct season depicted on the worksheet. For example, a snowy picture would match with ‘WINTER’.
Once they have placed the pictures correctly, they should glue or tape them onto the worksheet in the designated spots.
Encourage the children to fill in the missing letters in the names of the seasons and weather types, such as filling in the blanks to spell ‘RAINY’ or ‘SUMMER’.

Same & Different Activity

The “Same & Different Activity” is designed to help children develop their observational skills and attention to detail by identifying similarities and differences between various items.

Materials: Colored pencils and a regular pencil for the Same & Different Activity worksheet.

Provide the child with the worksheet and coloring tools.
Explain the task: In each row, there are items that look similar and one that is different. The child needs to color the items that are the same and draw an X on the one that is different.
Allow your child to proceed through the worksheet on their own, offering help as needed to ensure they understand the task.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt Activity

The “ Indoor Scavenger Hunt Activity” is a dynamic and fun game that encourages children to explore their surroundings at home while engaging in a playful search for everyday items. This activity is excellent for developing observation skills, promoting physical activity , and fostering problem-solving abilities.

Materials: Scavenger hunt cards and a basket or bag for item collection.

Prepare the scavenger hunt cards by either using a pre-made set or creating your own with pictures of items to be found around the house.
Spread the cards out and explain the rules to the children: each card has a picture of an item they need to find somewhere inside the house.
Give each child or team a basket or bag to collect their items.
Start the hunt! Children should pick a card and then race to find the corresponding item. Once an item is found, it can be placed in their basket and the child returns to pick another card.
Continue until all items on the cards have been found or set a time limit to increase the challenge.

Missing Letters Activity

The “Missing Letters Activity” is an educational exercise designed to help young learners recognize and sequence the letters of the alphabet.

Materials: A Missing Letters Activity worksheet or printout our printable, scissors, glue, and extra paper with missing letters printed on it.

Give your child our worksheet.
Give them a separate sheet with the missing letters printed out.
Instruct the child to cut out the missing letters carefully with the scissors.
Once all the letters are cut out, ask the child to match the letters to the corresponding blanks in the sequence on the worksheet.
The child should glue the letters into the correct positions to complete the alphabet.

Opposite Activity

The “Opposite Activity” is a visually engaging and educational worksheet designed to help children understand and identify opposites.

Materials: Opposite activity worksheet.

Present the worksheet to the child, which displays pairs of opposites along with pictures illustrating each word (e.g., tall/short, hot/cold).
Explain the concept of opposites to the child, demonstrating with the first few examples on the worksheet.
Ask the child to look at each pair of images and discuss what each picture represents.
Go through each set of opposites together, discussing why these items are considered opposites and how their meanings differ.

Spot The Difference

The “Spot The Difference” activity is an engaging visual puzzle that helps develop a child’s attention to detail, concentration, and observation skills.

Materials: A Spot The Difference worksheet along with a pencil and an eraser.

Provide the child with the “Spot The Difference” worksheet, which features two seemingly identical images side by side with small differences.
Explain the task: the objective is to find and circle all the differences between the two images.
Set a limit for how many differences there are to find to give a clear goal (e.g., find 6 differences).
Let the child examine the images and circle the differences as they spot them. Encourage them to look closely at details such as colors, shapes, and objects that might be added, removed, or changed in some way.

Additions Activity

The “Additions Activity” is a straightforward and educational worksheet designed to help young learners practice and enhance their basic addition skills.

Materials: An addition worksheet with simple problems, along with a pencil and an eraser.

Provide the child with the additions worksheet.
Explain the concept of addition if the child is not already familiar with it, demonstrating how to add two numbers together to find the sum.
Instruct the child to solve each addition problem on the worksheet by writing the correct answer in the space provided.
Encourage the child to count out loud or use their fingers if necessary to solve the problems, reinforcing their understanding of addition.

Before After Number Activity

The “Before After Number Activity” is a delightful and educational worksheet designed to help young learners understand the sequence of numbers. This activity focuses on identifying which numbers come before and after a given number, which is crucial for developing numerical order skills and enhancing number recognition.

Materials: An activity worksheet…for that use our printable, a pencil, along with an eraser.

Present the child with the worksheet.
Explain that the task involves writing the number that comes before and the number that comes after the given number in the sequence.
Start with an example to demonstrate how to determine the missing numbers. For instance, if the train shows a number 10, ask the child what number comes just before 10 and what comes just after.
Allow the child to complete the worksheet by filling in the missing numbers in the blank spaces.

Maze Activity

The “Maze Activity” is a fantastic way for children to enhance their problem-solving and critical thinking skills . As they navigate through the twists and turns of the maze, they develop spatial awareness and decision-making abilities.

Materials: A maze worksheet, a pencil, and an eraser.

Provide the child with the maze worksheet, which features a starting point and an endpoint.
Explain the goal of the maze: to draw a line from the start to the finish without crossing any of the maze walls.
Allow the child to start navigating the maze. Encourage them to think ahead and plan their route to avoid dead ends.
If they reach a dead end, use the eraser to back up and try a different path.

Find And Count Activity

The “Find and Count Activity” is an educational exercise that combines the fun of a scavenger hunt with basic counting skills. This activity helps children develop attention to detail as they identify specific items and count them, enhancing both their observational abilities and numerical skills.

Materials: A “Find and Count Activity” worksheet and a pencil.

Give the worksheet to your child. The worksheet features various images like books, globes, pots, and sunflowers, each appearing multiple times in a scattered layout.
Explain the task: the child needs to find how many times each specific item appears on the sheet.
Assign a specific item to start with, such as the globe. Ask the child to count all the globes and mark each one as they count to keep track.
Once counted, instruct the child to write the total number of globes next to the picture of the globe at the bottom or side of the worksheet.
Repeat the process for each type of item on the worksheet.

Rhyming Activity

The “ Rhyming Activity ” is a fun and interactive worksheet that helps young learners understand and recognize rhyming words through matching pictures. This activity supports phonemic awareness, an essential skill in early reading development, by encouraging children to listen for and identify sounds that are the same at the end of different words.

Materials: Rhyming activity worksheet and Pencil.

Present the worksheet to the child, which displays pictures of various items such as a car, star, fox, box, and more.
Explain that their task is to draw a line between pictures that rhyme. Clarify what “rhyme” means if necessary words that have the same ending sound.
Start by demonstrating with one pair (e.g., star and car) to show how the end sounds match.
Encourage the child to look at each picture, say the word out loud, and listen to the sounds, particularly the ending sound.

Puzzle Activity

The “ Puzzle Activity ” is a creative and educational way to develop a child’s problem-solving skills and attention to detail. By assembling a puzzle that forms a complete picture of a school scene, children can enhance their spatial awareness, memory, and cognitive skills.

Materials: Puzzle activity sheet, Scissors

If the puzzle pieces are not already cut, start by helping your child cut out the puzzle pieces along the dotted lines carefully using scissors.
Shuffle the cut pieces to mix them up and then spread them out on a flat surface.
Encourage your child to begin piecing the puzzle together. They might start by finding all the edge pieces to form the frame or identifying noticeable parts of the picture like windows, doors, or faces.
As they work through the puzzle, encourage them to look at the shapes of pieces and the image details to determine where each piece might fit.

More & Less Activity

The “More & Less Activity” is a straightforward and effective way to teach young children basic counting and comparison skills. This activity encourages kids to identify which group of items is more or less, fostering early math skills and cognitive development .

Materials: A More & Less Activity worksheet and a pencil.

Present the worksheet to your child. The worksheet features several pairs of boxes, each containing different counts of items like erasers, books, rulers, and more.
Explain the concept of “more” and “less.” Demonstrate by pointing to two groups and counting the items in each, then circle the group with more items.
Ask the child to continue with the next set of items. Encourage them to count out loud the items in each box.
Once they determine which group has more, have them circle that group. Repeat for each set, and include some variations by asking which group has less.

My daughter loved doing these activities when she was a small and curious 6-year-old girl a few years ago, and I’m sure your little one will love doing these activities, too.

I hope you enjoy reading the above list of hands-on and engaging activities that you can do with your 6-year-olds.

Please leave a comment below if you have more activities to add to the list or have any questions for me to answer I would love to hear from you! ❤️

I’m a former teacher (and mother of Two Childs) with a background in child development. Here to help you with play-based learning activities for kids. ( Check my Next startup Cledemy.Com )

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As a parent or someone in a parenting role, you play an essential role in your 6-year-old child’s success. There are intentional ways to grow a healthy parent-child relationship, and setting up a daily homework routine provides a perfect opportunity.

Children ages 5-10 are in the process of establishing critical learning habits, including how they approach homework, that will extend throughout their school years. For most children, homework is a nightly reality. Children who have a parent or someone in a parenting role involved in supporting learning at home and are engaged in their school community have more consistent attendance, better social skills, and higher grade point averages and test scores than those children without such support. 1 Indeed, the best predictor of students’ academic achievement is parental involvement.

Yet, there are challenges. “I don’t want to do homework. I haven’t had any time to play,” might be a frequent complaint you hear from your seven-year-old. Your child may engage you in power struggles when they have other goals in mind. Their goal – “How can I play longer?” – is typical.

A study by the National Center on Families Learning found that 60% of American families struggle to help children with their homework. 2 More than 25% admit that the reason they struggle is that they are too busy; this is up from just over 20% in 2013. Other reasons parents identified for having trouble with helping with homework were not understanding the subject matter (34%) and pushback from their kids (41%). 3

While getting a regular homework routine going might be a challenge, it can be a joyful experience that promotes valuable skills for school and life success. The steps below include specific, practical strategies along with effective conversation starters to support a homework routine in cooperative ways that avoid a daily struggle.

Why Homework?

Five and six-year-olds will be brand new to the homework experience, and you will have an opportunity to establish positive habits that will stay with them for years to come. Seven, eight, nine, and ten-year-olds will be bringing brand new academic challenges home like reading with competence and learning fractions. Additionally, they may be expected to complete long-term projects. This will take a whole new level of planning and organization. These homework assignments can become a challenge if regular routines are not established. Today, in the short term, establishing effective homework habits will create

greater cooperation and motivation;
greater opportunities for connection and enjoyment as you implement your respective roles and feel set up for success;
trust in each other that you have the competence to complete your responsibilities with practice and care;
reduced frustrations from a lack of organization, space, or resources; and
learning about your child’s school curriculum.

Tomorrow, in the long term, homework helps your child

build skills in collaboration and cooperative goal setting;
build skills in responsible decision making, hard work, and persistence;
gains independence, life skills competence, and self-sufficiency; and
develops positive learning habits that contribute directly to school success.

Five Steps for Creating a Homework Routine

This five-step process helps your family establish a routine for homework. It also builds important skills in your child. The same process can be used to address other parenting issues as well ( learn more about the process ).

These steps are done best when you and your child are not tired or in a rush.

Intentional communication and a healthy parenting relationship support these steps.

Step 1. Get Your Child Thinking by Getting Their Input

You can get your child thinking about establishing a homework routine by asking them open-ended questions. You’ll help prompt your child’s thinking. You’ll also begin to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and challenges related to homework so that you can address them. In gaining input, your child

has the opportunity to think through the routine and problem solve through any challenges they may encounter ahead of time;
has a greater stake in anything they’ve designed themselves (and with that sense of ownership, comes a greater responsibility for implementing the routine);
will have more motivation to work together and cooperate because of their sense of ownership; and
will be working with you on making informed decisions (understanding the reasons behind those decisions) about a critical aspect of their learning — their homework.
“How do you want to spend your time after school?”
“Would you like a snack first?”
“Do you want to change into play clothes first?”
“Do you want time to rest or run outside and play?”
“Considering all of the activities that typically take place after school, when is the best time for you to do homework?”
Experiment to figure out a plan for homework. Since the homework experience for younger children is new, you’ll want to take a week and try out different times to see what works best with your child’s energy. Your child, for example, may say that they want to get homework done right after school only to find that they’re mentally worn and need a break. So, ask key questions and assign a first trial week. If one way doesn’t work, try out an after-dinner time and ask again: “Does this time work better?” Everyone has different energy cycles and times when they feel better able to focus, so work on discovering that rhythm with your child and you’ll go a long way toward setting them up for success!
Once you agree upon a time that makes sense for all, your attempts to keep that time sacred and consistent for homework will be important to ensure it becomes a habit and routine. If you are consistent, it can serve as a predictable, non-negotiable process. Your child knows what to expect and when to expect it.
Take note of the time when your child has said is the best time to do homework. Set a timer to go off at that time. Instead of you calling out, “Time for homework!” which may incite a battle, an inanimate, dispassionate object is alerting them. You can use a kitchen timer outside or inside.
If your child has decided to do homework right after school, be certain to provide a healthy high protein snack first (peanut butter crackers, cheese stick and apples). You may even consider having this snack ready for the car ride home.
If you cannot offer a choice in the time of day homework is completed, then find another choice your child can make. For example, you could allow your child to decide what space they use, or what snack they will have to accompany homework completion. Adding some level of choice to the process will prevent power struggles and help your child take ownership.
a well-lit location (or get a task lamp to light up a preferred spot);
close proximity to your family’s living space or kitchen (wherever you’ll typically be so that you are never far to offer support); and
a hard work surface that can get dirty. (Your child may need to color with markers, use glue sticks, cut, and more. Make sure your surface is durable.)
School supplies: loose leaf paper, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, pencils, pencil sharpener, a children’s dictionary, and any other items you anticipate they might need.
No clutter. In fact, a disorganized environment can distract from a child’s focus. So eliminate clutter, organize tools, and only have the essentials at hand. Invest in a few supply holders to keep tools neat and ready.
A binder, bin, or other receptacle designated for school papers that are brought home and stay at home.
The goal of a homework space is to provide a well-equipped, consistent place for your child to fully focus on the work at hand. In this way, they’ll know what to expect. You won’t have to struggle over frustrations when they can’t find a school tool. And, they’ll learn to take greater responsibility for their learning as they work with you to organize this space.
Make it fun! Designing a homework spot together can be an enjoyable experience. Allow your child to pick out their own organization bins and school tools. Perhaps they could make a sign with their name on it to designate the space. Or, create a poster with an inspirational saying like, “Good things come from hard work!” Take a little time to label your new supply holders not only with names but also with stickers or drawings to allow your child to personalize them. All this can be motivating to a child.
Create a family homework rule. Be sure to discuss (at a family dinner, for example) how the family can respect homework time. Consider if you want all siblings to do homework at the same time or not. If you want everyone to do homework at the same time, consider what would need to be in place to make that happen. Either way, agree upon a homework rule that everyone will respect the person who is focused on their work and will be quiet in that area of the house.

Step 2. Teach New Skills by Interactive Modeling

As a parent or someone in a parenting role, learning on which developmental milestones a child is working can help a parent know which tasks might be more difficult. Here are some examples as they relate to homework: 4

Five-year-olds like to help and follow rules. They typically see only one way of doing things (so if you suggest another, it might be difficult for them to understand and follow). They also may fear making mistakes, so it’s important to send the message that “Everyone makes mistakes, and mistakes are essential to learning.”
Six-year-olds may be more apt to question your rules and refuse to proceed with the routine. But, they are ambitious and eager to do well, so recognize small steps toward competence.
Seven-year-olds crave routine and structure, so they may not be able to deal well with a chaotic household distracting from their focus.
Eight-year-olds are highly social and thrive in cooperative learning groups. This could be a great time to introduce a study partner/friend where buddies complete homework together discussing the issues and supporting one another. (This may not work for every child, so it is important to know your child and their ways of learning and focusing.) Eight-year-olds also may simply enjoy talking about what they are working on with you more than in past years.
Nine-year-olds are highly competent with fine motor skills but can become easily frustrated. They may need directions that contain one instruction. They require patience and can be hard on themselves.
Ten-year-olds are growing rapidly so they require more movement. They have a strong sense of right and wrong and awareness of fairness issues. They can feel more competent with homework, though challenging work may trigger anger and/or frustration.

Teaching is different than just telling. Teaching builds basic skills, grows problem-solving abilities, and sets your child up for success. Teaching also involves modeling and practicing the positive behaviors you want to see, promoting skills, and preventing problems.

As a parent or someone in a parenting role, it is easy to be confused about how best to support your child’s homework. Here are some specific ways you can define your role while ensuring your child has full ownership over their learning process.

“Where in your book did you find this lesson?”
“Where else could you look to find the answer?”
“What other ways can you think about your answer?”
Share your curiosity and interest in the subject, but do not provide an answer.
Focus on keywords so that they too can learn to spot key words.
Attempt to read together. Young children who are learning to read may require help reading and understanding directions.
Use your finger to underscore the text you are reading.
Ask your child which words are most important when you are talking about a problem.
Have your child underline or highlight those words in the instructions or in the specific question they are trying to answer so that you have a focusing point. Children need support in figuring out what is most important in making sense out of text of any kind.
Research together. If you cannot find the source of the problem in your child’s books, then do some online research together. But be certain that you allow your child to drive the process. You might ask, “What should we look up or search for together?” These are the first seeds of strong research skills.
Teach the essential “brain break.” Breaks do not represent weakness or a lack of persistence. In fact, people’s brains work better if they take frequent breaks.
Show proactively what a brain break might look like. Pretend play through it. Parent: sit with your pencil and paper and say aloud, “I am really starting to feel frustrated.” Then, move away from your seat and breathe deeply and loudly. Get a drink of water. Walk outside and breathe in the fresh air. Take your child with you to do this alongside you.
You might ask, “What else makes you feel better and comforted when you are frustrated?” Brainstorm a brief list of spaces, places, things, and actions that offer comfort when frustrated. Leave that list in your school tool homework space. It will serve as an ongoing resource when brain breaks are required.
It’s a common challenge of homework time for a child to fear making mistakes. Homework is practice, it is intended as a time to try out an answer, get it wrong, and try again. Hang up a sign near your homework spot to remind your child, “Mistakes are part of learning.”
You do not need to be a subject matter expert EVER! If you find that you are struggling to get the right answer for yourself, take a step back. Realize that you are stealing a learning opportunity away from your child. Ask yourself how you can provide the guidance and support for them to answer the question or solve the problem (even if they get it wrong).

Step 3. Practice to Grow Skills and Develop Habits

Homework practice can take the form of cooperatively completing the task together or trying out a task with you as a coach and ready support. Practice grows vital new brain connections that strengthen (and eventually form habits) each time your child practices.

Use “Show me…” statements. When a child learns a new ability, they are eager to show it off! Give them that chance. Say: “Show me you know what’s next when our timer goes off.” This can be used when you are in the after school routine and need an alert to move on to homework.
Do a “brain break” dry run. In the midst of homework one night, maybe at a natural breaking point, play “brain break.” Practice moving away from homework. Get a drink of water. Walk outside and sniff the fresh air. Then, go back and ask, “Do you feel refreshed and ready or do you need a little more time?” If your child responds they need more time, then what would make them feel better? Perhaps a hug on a teddy bear or a couple of runs around the house might do the trick. This practice is super important if you plan to use it as a tool when your child is really upset.
Recognize effort by using “I notice…” statements. For example, “I noticed how you got to work this afternoon when the timer sounded without me asking. That’s taking responsibility!”
Proactively remind your child to help them be successful. Often the challenges in a homework routine seem to recur day after day and may be predictable. You might know exactly what they are and when they are going to happen. So, just before they do, remind in a gentle, non-public way. You may whisper in your child’s ear, “Remember what we can do next to figure out the problem? What is it?”

Resist the temptation to nag. Children often need more time to perform tasks that challenge them even if you believe they are simple and don’t require much time. Be sure to wait long enough for your child to show you they are competent. Your waiting could make all the difference in whether they are able to do what you need them to do.

Step 4. Support Your Child’s Development and Success

At this point, you’ve taught your child several new positive learning habits so that they understand how to perform them. You’ve practiced together. Now, you can offer support when it’s needed. Parents naturally offer support as they see their child fumble with a situation in which they need help. This is no different.

Promote a learning attitude. Show confidence that your child can learn anything with time and practice (because they truly can!). Your comments and reflections will matter greatly in how competent they feel to meet any learning challenge.
Ask key questions when your child struggles. You could say, “It looks like you feel stuck. Is there another way you could approach the problem?” or “How are you feeling about homework tonight?”
Coach on communications. You might notice your child struggling and getting stuck even with your support. You might then say, “Seems like you are having trouble figuring this problem out and cannot find the answer in your resources. This would be a good time to ask your teacher about this problem. You might say, ‘Mrs. Johnson, I struggled with this one. Can you help me?’”
Stay engaged. It can be motivating for a child when a parent does their own paperwork alongside them keeping them company. Working together, after all, is much more enjoyable than working alone.
Allow for and reflect on real world consequences. If you see a mistake on your child’s worksheet, don’t correct it. You’ll be taking away a valuable learning opportunity. You could leave it alone altogether or ask once, “Do you feel like this is right or are you struggling with it?” If your child confirms it’s the answer they want to give, then allow them the experience of their teacher correcting it. It’s an important learning opportunity. It may open a door to extra support from their teacher.
Apply logical consequences when needed. Logical consequences should come soon after the negative behavior and need to be provided in a way that maintains a healthy relationship. Rather than punishment, a consequence is about supporting the learning process. First, get your own feelings in check. Not only is this good modeling, when your feelings are in check you are able to provide logical consequences that fit the behavior. Second, invite your child into a discussion about the expectations established in Step 2. Third, if you feel that your child is not holding up their end of the bargain (unless it is a matter of them not knowing how), then apply a logical consequence as a teachable moment.

If you groan that it’s homework time, surely your child will groan too. Become aware of your own reactions to homework. Be sure that the tone and attitude you bring to homework is one of digging in, being curious, and learning.

A research study noted whether mothers’ comments during homework completion were controlling or supporting autonomy and competence. 5 The researchers concluded that those children who brought worries about their ability to perform had a heightened sensitivity to their mothers’ comments. Moms who supported their autonomy – “I know you can do it!” – and demonstrated that they believed in their child’s ability to do the work predicted increased achievement over time. However, those mothers who were more controlling in their comments – “I need to check your work. That’s not right.” – predicted less engagement and lower achievement in their children.

Step 5. Recognize Effort and Quality to Foster Motivation

No matter how old your child is, your praise and encouragement are their sweetest reward.

If your child is working to grow their skills – even in small ways – it will be worth your while to recognize it. Your recognition can go a long way to promoting positive behaviors and helping your child manage their feelings. Your recognition also promotes safe, secure, and nurturing relationships — a foundation for strong communication and a healthy relationship with you as they grow.

You can recognize your child’s efforts with praise, high fives, and hugs. Praise is most effective when you name the specific behavior of which you want to see more. For example, “You put your game away when the timer went off and got out your work. Love seeing that!”

Avoid bribes. A bribe is a promise for a behavior, while praise is special attention after the behavior. While bribes may work in the short term, praise grows lasting motivation for good behavior and effort. For example, instead of saying, “If you get your homework done right after school, I will let you choose the game we play after dinner” (which is a bribe), try recognizing the behavior after. “You got to work on your homework like we practiced. Love seeing that!”

Recognize and call out when it is going well. It may seem obvious, but it’s easy not to notice when all is moving along smoothly. When children are completing their homework tasks on time, for example, a short, specific call out is all that’s needed. “I noticed you completed your homework today on your own in the time we agreed upon. Yes! Excellent.”
Recognize small steps along the way. Don’t wait for the big accomplishments – like the entire homework routine to go smoothly – in order to recognize. Remember that your recognition can work as a tool to promote more positive behaviors. Find small ways your child is making an effort and let them know you see them.
Build celebrations into your routine. For example, “We’ll get our business taken care of first with our homework, and then we’ll run around outside or take a bike ride.” Include hugs as a way to appreciate one another.

Engaging in these five steps is an investment that builds your skills as an effective parent to use on many other issues and builds important skills that will last a lifetime for your child. Throughout this tool, there are opportunities for children to become more self-aware, to deepen their social awareness, to exercise their self-management skills, to work on their relationship skills, and to demonstrate and practice responsible decision making.

[ 1 ] Henderson, A.T., Mapp, K.L., Johnson, V.R., & Davies, D. (2007). Beyond the bake sale: The essential guide to family-school partnerships. NY: The New York Press.

[ 2 ] reid, k. s. (2014). survey finds more parents troubled by their children’s homework . education week, september 19. retrieved on september 25, 2104., [ 3 ] national center for families learning. (2014). annual survey on parents and homework . google consumer surveys, august 12, 2014, to august 22, 2014, based on 1,039 online responses., [ 4 ] wood, c. (2017). yardsticks; child and adolescent development ages 4-14. turners falls, ma: center for responsive schools., [ 5 ] fei-yin ng, f., kenney-benson, g.a., & pomerantz, e.m. (2004). children’s achievement moderates the effects of mothers’ use of control and autonomy support. child development. vol. 75, 3, 764-780., recommended citation: center for health and safety culture. (2020). homework. ages 5-10. retrieved from https://parentingmontana.org..

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3. Memory games

Play ‘Kim’s game’. Put a few items on a tray (for example, a crayon, an apple, a building brick, a toy car). Then look, cover, remember and check!
Talk about, photograph or write out some ‘events’ from something you have done together – can your child remember the correct order?
Go shopping – try to remember the list together!

4. Listening games

Play games such as ‘Simon says’ – party games are often good ways to practice speaking, listening, and memory skills, without them even noticing!
Listen to music and talk about the instruments being played – find pictures on the internet together.

5. Action games

Make a puppet theatre with cardboard boxes or a towel over a chair and encourage your child to make up or retell a story to you (or any willing family members!).
Have lots of fun dressing up with clothes and props at home so that your child can dress up as a character and act out favourite stories. You can find lots of cheap props and clothes for dressing up in charity shops.
Play games such as ‘What’s the time Mr Wolf?’, but write the times down for them to read instead of saying them.

6. Tactile games

Use magnetic letters to spell names and simple words on the fridge or radiator.
Use modelling clay to make your child’s name or simple words like mum.
Enjoy jigsaws together and chat about finding the right pieces!

7. Screen games

Watch TV programmes linked to books and then read the books afterwards. Little Princess , Katie Morag , and Charlie and Lola are good places to start. Talk about what they like or don’t like about the characters.
Find story-telling sites like Little Kingdom , story-telling TV programmes, or story apps for your phone.

8. Car journey games

Play ‘The cook’s cat is an amazing cat/beautiful cat/clever cat/daft cat … ‘ and so on, and then make up your own versions (for example, ‘The doctor’s dog … ‘).
Play this noisy version of the car game, ‘Who can spot … ?’. It’s great fun – but check out with the driver first before you start this one! Decide on a noise, or a word to call, when you spot the things you’re looking out for. For example, ‘Bang!’ for a yellow car, ‘Buzzz!’ for a bus, and ‘Wow!’ for a bird.
Listen to an audiobook.

Video: Car journey games

Get ideas for fun and educational car games for kids! Educational author and parent Isabel Thomas shares her ideas to relieve the boredom of long car journeys.

9. Out and about activities

Ask your child to find the things you need to buy when out shopping by reading the labels on products together.
Check out your local library or community centre to find out what special activities or clubs are running.
Try to do a few visits or find some information together to link with the topic or project work at school.

10. Reading books of all kinds together

Carry on reading books of all kinds to and with your child: picture, pop up, information, poetry, eBooks, print books … and the levelled books brought home from school. Video or record your child reading them for fun!
Why not choose a book from our free eBook library to share on-screen together?
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subtract decimals including tenths and hundredths mentally;
subtract multi-digit numbers, including decimals using column subtraction.
Subtracting Decimals Worksheets (mental)
Subtraction Worksheets up to Billions (columns)
Column Subtraction with Decimals

Year 6 Multiplication Worksheets

extend their knowlege of multiplication to decimals;
use their multiplication tables to answer related facts, including decimals;
multiply a range of decimals with up to 2 decimal places (2dp) by a whole number;
multiply different money amounts by a whole number.
Multiplying Decimals by 10 and 100
Multiplication Fact Sheet Decimals
Decimal Multiplication Worksheets to 1dp
Decimal Multiplication Worksheets to 2dp
Free Multiplication Worksheets (randomly generated)
Multiply and Divide by 10 100 (decimals)
Multiplication & Division Worksheets (randomly generated)
Multiplication Word Problems

Division Worksheets 5th Grade

Using these Year 6 maths worksheets will help your child learn to:

divide any whole number up to 10000 by a two digit number;
express any division with a remainder in the form of a mixed number (a number with a fraction part).
Long Division Worksheets (whole numbers)
Long Division of Decimal Numbers
Decimal Division Facts
Division Facts Worksheets (randomly generated)

Year 6 Maths Problems

apply their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills;
apply their knowledge of rounding and place value;
solve a range of problems including "real life" problems and ratio problems.

These sheets involve solving one or two more challenging longer problems.

Year 6 Math Problems (5th Grade)

These sheets involve solving many 'real-life' problems involving data.

Year 6 Math Word Problems (5th Grade)

These sheets involve solving a range of ratio problems.

Year 6 Fraction Worksheets

Year 6 percentage worksheets, year 6 ratio worksheets.

compare and order fractions;
add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers;
understand how to multiply fractions by a whole number;
understand how to multiply two fractions together, including mixed fractions;
understand the relationship between fractions and division;
know how to divide fractions and mixed fractions;
convert decimals to fractions.
Comparing Fractions Worksheet page
Adding Fractions Worksheets
Adding Improper Fractions
Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Adding Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Improper Fraction Worksheets
Converting Decimals to Fractions Worksheets
Fractions Decimals Percents Worksheets
Multiplying Fractions Worksheets
Dividing Fractions by Whole numbers
Divide Whole numbers by Fractions
Simplifying Fractions Worksheets
Free Printable Fraction Riddles (harder)

Take a look at our percentage worksheets for finding the percentage of a number or money amount.

We have a range of percentage sheets from quite a basic level to much harder.

Percentage of Numbers Worksheets
Money Percentage Worksheets
Percentage Word Problems

These Year 6 Ratio worksheets are a great way to introduce this concept.

We have a range of part to part ratio worksheets and slightly harder problem solving worksheets.

Ratio Part to Part Worksheets
Ratio and Proportion Worksheets

Year 6 Geometry Worksheets

know how to find missing angles in a range of situations;
learn the number of degrees in a right angle, straight line, around a point and in a triangle;
know how to calculate the area of a triangle;
know how to calculate the area of a range of quadrilaterals.
learn the formulas to calculate the area of triangles and some quadrilaterals;
write and plot coordinates in all 4 quadrants.
(5th Grade) Geometry - Angles
Area of Quadrilaterals
5th Grade Volume Worksheets
Coordinate Worksheets (1st Quadrant)
Coordinate Plane Worksheets (All 4 Quadrants)
Parts of a Circle Worksheets

Measurement Zone, including Time & Money

Year 6 measurement worksheets.

Using these sheets will help your child understand how to:

learn how to read a standard scale going up in different fractions: halves, quarters, eighths and sixteenths;
learn how to read a metric scale going up in 0.1s, 5s, 10s, 25s, 50s & 100s;
learn how to estimate a measurement of length, weight or liquid;
convert temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
(5th Grade) Measurement Worksheets

Time Puzzles - harder

Here you will find our selection of harder time puzzles.

Time Word Problems Worksheets - Riddles (harder)

Using these sheets will help you to:

find the mean of up to 5 numbers;
find a missing data point when the mean is given.
Mean Worksheets

Fun Zone: Puzzles, Games and Riddles

Year 6 maths games.

Year 6 Math Games (5th Grade)

Year 6 Maths Puzzles

The puzzles will help your child practice and apply their addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts as well as developing their thinking and reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.

Printable Math Puzzles

Math Salamanders Year 6 Maths Games Ebook

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As someone who has worked closely with kids for years, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges they face when establishing a solid homework routine. Whether it’s the distraction of a favorite toy or simply the overwhelming nature of assignments, it can be tough for both kids and parents. A homework routine is crucial for a child’s academic success and personal development . This article will guide you through creating an effective homework routine that caters to your child’s needs, ensuring a smoother and more productive homework time.

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Why a Homework Routine is Important

A consistent homework routine helps children develop time management skills, increases productivity, and reduces the stress of last-minute cramming. For parents, it provides a structured approach to monitor progress and offer support. Moreover, a routine fosters a sense of responsibility and independence in kids, preparing them for future academic challenges.

Benefits of a Homework Routine

Improves time management skills
Increases productivity and focus
Reduces stress and anxiety
Encourages responsibility and independence
Allows for consistent parental support and monitoring

Steps to Establish a Homework Routine

1. set a specific time for homework.

One of the most effective ways to establish a homework routine is to set a specific time each day dedicated to homework. Choose a time when your child is most alert and free from distractions. Consistency is key; having a set time helps build a habit.

2. Create a Designated Homework Space

Having a specific area in the house where your child does homework can make a big difference. This space should be free from distractions, comfortable, and equipped with all the necessary supplies. A quiet corner of a room or a desk in their bedroom can work well.

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3. Break Down Assignments into Manageable Tasks

Large assignments can be overwhelming for kids. Help them break down their homework into smaller, manageable tasks. This makes the work seem less daunting and helps them stay focused on one task at a time. For example, if they have to write an essay, break it down into brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising stages.

4. Use a Planner or Homework Tracker

Encourage your child to use a planner or homework tracker to keep track of assignments and due dates. This helps them stay organized and teaches them valuable time management skills. There are many apps available that can make this process fun and engaging for kids.

5. Incorporate Breaks

Sitting for long periods can be tough for kids, especially those with thinking and learning differences. Incorporate short breaks into the homework routine to give them time to relax and recharge. A five-minute break after every 25 minutes of work can be very effective.

6. Stay Involved and Offer Support

Your involvement in your child’s homework routine is crucial. Offer support and guidance, but avoid doing the work for them. Praise their efforts and accomplishments to keep them motivated. If they struggle with a particular subject, consider seeking additional resources or tutoring.

homework routine. a mom is helping her son with his homework.

Handling Challenges in the Homework Routine

Dealing with distractions.

Distractions can be a major hurdle during homework time. To minimize these, establish rules for homework time, such as no TV or video games. Use positive reinforcement to encourage focus and concentration. Creating a distraction-free environment is essential.

Managing Homework for Neurodivergent Kids

Neurodivergent kids might need additional support to stick to a homework routine. Tailor the routine to their specific needs and preferences. For instance, using visual schedules or timers can help them understand what is expected and stay on track. Break tasks into even smaller steps and provide frequent breaks if necessary.

Balancing Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities are important for a child’s overall development but can sometimes interfere with homework. To balance both, plan the homework routine around these activities. Ensure enough time for homework before or after practices and sessions without causing undue stress.

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Maintaining a Healthy Homework Routine

Regular review and adjustment.

As your child grows, their homework needs will change. Review and adjust the homework routine to fit their academic requirements and personal growth. Involving your child in this process can give them a sense of control and responsibility.

Encouraging a Positive Attitude

A positive attitude towards homework can make a big difference. Encourage your child to view homework as an opportunity to learn and grow. Celebrate their successes and provide constructive feedback when necessary. Your attitude towards homework can significantly influence theirs.

Ensuring Adequate Rest and Nutrition

Good nutrition and adequate rest are essential for effective learning. Ensure your child has a balanced diet and gets enough sleep. Avoid scheduling homework too late in the evening when they might be tired. A healthy body supports a healthy mind.

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Creating a homework routine for kids is a valuable investment in their academic success and personal development. Setting specific times, creating a designated space, breaking down tasks, and staying involved can help your child develop a positive and productive approach to homework. Every child is different, so tailor the routine to their unique needs and preferences. With consistency and support, a solid homework routine can make homework time less stressful and more enjoyable for you and your child.

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Emily is a seasoned blog writer for Goally, leveraging her extensive background in child psychology and special education to provide valuable insights and resources for parents. Her commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of these children, combined with her expertise in educational strategies, makes her a credible and empathetic voice for families.

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37 of Our Favorite Easy Art Projects for Kids

Get their creative juices flowing.

East art projects for kids, including dictionary drawing of the word ignorant and a woven paper rainbow fish.

The stress of tests and social dynamics can prove challenging for students, and for this reason, they need an opportunity to express themselves freely. Art provides a powerful outlet for creative expression while also proving therapeutic. Plus, a good art project can be particularly effective at getting kids to unplug from their devices. A simple art project can even fill some of downtime during the day for early finishers. Regardless of whether you teach preschool or high school, there is an art project for everyone. So gather some art supplies and try one of these easy art projects for kids!

Easy Art Projects for Pre-K Students

1. paper bag jelly fish.

Text at the top says Paper Bag Jellyfish. Four paper bags have been painted with googly eyes glued on them. The bottom of the bags have been shredded with scissors.

As far as easy art projects for kids go, this one is perfect for preschoolers since it works on their hand-eye coordination and their cutting skills in particular. In addition to paper bags and scissors or pinking shears, you will need some paints, paintbrushes, googly eyes, and glue. If you’re really feeling ambitious, you can grab some sparkles too!

Learn more: Paper Bag Jelly Fish at No Time for Flash Cards

2. Tissue Paper Apple

A piece of paper has two apples on it that are created from little squares of red and green tissue paper that have been glued onto the apple outlines.

Since everyone associates apples with fall and the start of school, this will be the perfect craft to start the school year off on the right foot. Simply draw an apple outline on a piece of paper and have small red and green tissue paper squares ready to be crumpled and glued by tiny hands.

Learn more: Tissue Paper Apple at Burlap + Blue

3. Fork Print Tulips

Several pieces of paper have tulips that are made from different colored paints dipped in the top part of forks to make the flower head. green stems and leaves are painted underneath.

This project is both cute and simple, requiring only a fork, some heavyweight paper, and some paints. This project would be especially perfect for a Mother’s Day gift.

Learn more: Fork Tulip at Toddler at Play

4. Paper Bag Monster

Three paper bags are transformed into brightly colored monsters.

First, paint the bag any color you want. Once dry, cut out shapes from card stock and assemble your monster!

Learn more: Paper Bag Monster Puppets at I Heart Crafty Things

5. Paper Plate Lion

This easy art project for kids shows a paper plate that is painted orange with simple eyes, mouth, and nose painted on in black. The edges of the plate have been cut with slits to look like a mane.

All you need to re-create this adorable lion is orange and black paint, paintbrushes, paper plates, and scissors. Grab some Popsicle sticks to glue to the back and you’ll have a ferocious puppet show on your hands in no time!

Learn more: Paper Plate Lion at My Bored Toddler

6. Popsicle Stick Rainbow

This easy art project for kids shows white circles glued to a piece of light blue construction paper as clouds. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple popsicle sticks are coming out of the clouds as a rainbow.

Grab some blue card stock, cotton circles, and Popsicle sticks and have your students work on their gluing skills. This craft will prove effective at teaching little ones their colors. Choose either colored Popsicle sticks or have kids color them themselves.

Learn more: Popsicle Stick Rainbow at My Bored Toddler

7. Paper Plate Octopus

An orange and a blue octopus are made from paper plates painted with faces on them and the octopus legs are made from strips of construction paper.

Kids love octopuses, especially adorable ones like these! This craft would be perfect for little ones still learning to count since they have a whopping eight legs to make.

Learn more: Paper Plate Octopus at Simple Every Day Mom

8. Macaroni Necklace

This image of an easy art project for kids shows 5 multi-colored macaroni necklaces made from painted macaroni, string, and some beads.

A staple of many of our childhoods, macaroni necklaces work on the dexterity of little fingers while also making perfect gifts. Add in some large beads as well for variety.

Learn more: DIY Macaroni Necklaces at Made To Be a Mama

Easy Art Projects for Elementary School Students

9. paper plate snake.

A paper plate is cut into a spiral and painted with watercolor paints. Googly eyes havebeen glued on.

Have your students paint a paper plate with watercolors and then once dry, help them cut it in a swirl shape. Finally, add some googly eyes.

Learn more: Colorful Paper Plate Snakes at Pink Stripey Socks

10. Paper Roll Koala

This easy art project for kids shows a cute koala made from a paper roll, construction paper, and pom-poms.

This super-cute koala would make an adorable desk buddy since it stands up on its own. Kids will enjoy personalizing their koala’s face!

Learn more: Paper Roll Koala at Arty Crafty Kids

11. Leaf Pattern Drawing

The outline of a leaf is divided into different sections in this easy art project for kids. Each section is brightly colored with a different pattern in it.

We just love art projects that fill the entire page, and this one certainly fits the bill. The combination of crayon and watercolor paint create this multi-dimensional leaf print.

Learn more: Leaf Pattern at Art Projects for Kids

12. Woven Rainbow Fish

An image on the top shows a white cutout of a fish with a stack of strips of brightly colored paper. The bottom image shows the final product with the strips woven inside the fish.

This project is perfect for working on students’ hand-eye coordination while being a cursory introduction to sewing. It’s challenging enough for even upper elementary school students while still being relatively simple.

Learn more: Rainbow Fish at Crafty Morning

13. Thumbprint Bugs

This easy art project for kids shows three steps to making green thumbprints turn into a caterpillar.

These thumbprint doodles are just so sweet and would perfectly complement a science lesson all about bugs. After having students try their hand at some of the thumbprint examples, let them use their imagination to see what other ideas they can cook up. You can even have them create bug jars out of card stock to put their new friends in!

Learn more: Thumbprint Bugs via Toot’s Mom Is Tired

14. Umbrella With Rain

A rainbow umbrella is constructed from a half of a paper plate.

Another fun art project that is really affordable to create since you only need paper plates, some paints, a roll of string, and some blue beads. We just love this clever approach to creating raindrops!

Learn more: Umbrella With Rain at Easy Peasy and Fun

15. Popsicle Stick Pencil

A pencil is made from construction paper and yellow popsicle sticks.

Nothing says back to school more than a cute pencil-themed craft. Have students add their names to them and then use them to decorate a September bulletin board in your classroom.

Learn more: Popsicle Stick Pencil at Crafty Morning

16. Craft Stick Airplane

Two small airplanes are shown made from a clothespin, different size popsicle sticks, and a wooden bead. They are painted.

Kids will unquestionably go crazy over these clothespin-and-Popsicle-stick airplanes. Regardless of whether they choose paint or permanent markers, students will enjoy personalizing their tiny flying machines.

Learn more: Craft Stick Airplane at Making Life Blissful

17. Pom-Pom Caterpillars

Two caterpillars are made from pom poms and sit on construction paper leaves.

Since kids love pom-poms and caterpillars, this will be the perfect craft to grab their attention. Make sure to supply them with a fun variety of pom-poms and googly eyes.

Learn more: Pom-Pom Caterpillar at Easy Peasy and Fun

Easy Art Projects for Middle School Students

18. chalk christmas lights.

A string of Christmas lights is shown on a black backdrop. The lights are created from chalk smudges in blue, yellow, pink, green, and purple.

This is the perfect easy art project to do around the holiday season. You’ll need to create a stencil from card stock so you can create your light shapes. Once that is done, you can begin creating “light” with some chalk pastels. A silver Sharpie can be used to create your light string since it will show up nicely against the black paper.

Learn more: Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art at Buggy and Buddy

19. Gratitude Journal

The front of a journal is shown with an abstract painting on the cover of this easy art project for kids.

This project doubles as an art and writing activity since students can use their finished journals for writing prompts. These personalized journals beat store-bought ones any day!

Learn more: Handmade Gratitude Journal at Kids Activities Blog

20. Textured Hot-Air Balloon

Two hot air balloons are constructed from a variety of different materials.

This project is the perfect excuse to use up all your crafty odds and ends like feathers, glitter, and sequins. We love how unique each creation will be once they’re done.

Learn more: Textured Hot-Air Balloon at Artsy Momma

21. Layer Cakes

Four multi layer cakes are shown cut into. They are drawn using oil pastels.

Regardless of students’ experience with oil pastels, this project will be a good introduction to the medium. Have students follow a step-by-step tutorial for drawing the outline of the layer cake, then let them use the pastels to bring their drawings to life.

Learn more: Cakes at Little Yeti

22. Chalk Planets

Four different planets are shown drawn on black backgrounds in this easy art project for kids.

This is an inexpensive way to enhance a science unit on space while still getting creative. It’s inexpensive too since all you will need is some black paper and chalk.

Learn more: 18 Awesome Art Projects for Your Classroom at Teach Junkie

23. Back-to-School Rocks

Eight rocks are painted as various back-to-school items including a purple crayon, a pink eraser, and a pencil.

Kids love painting rocks so why not make it school-themed? Show students some of these examples to copy or let them come up with some of their own, then spread them around the school’s grounds.

Learn more: Painted Rock Ideas at Color Made Happy

24. Dictionary Page Drawing

A dictionary page is the backdrop to a drawing of the word Ignorant. A strange looking cartoon man is shown.

Easy art projects for kids that also double as vocabulary lessons? Yes, please! This project will prove especially educational as students are tasked with illustrating a word on an old dictionary page.

25. Paper Collage Painting

A green coffee mug with steam coming out of it is sitting on a pink surface with a yellow background. This easy art project for kids is made from pieces of different colored paper.

Students will enjoy creating their collages from a variety of materials. Even better—this project is a great way to encourage recycling since old cereal boxes and other food labels can be ripped into strips and repurposed.

Learn more: Painting With Paper at Megan Coyle Artist & Illustrator

26. Crayon Resist Art

This easy art project for kids shows multiple pieces of paper with different doodles and words in white crayon with paint surrounding it. An actual white crayon and watercolor paints are on top of the paintings.

This simple project can be done without a lot of instruction and will work for students of any age. This project runs on the same idea as some Easter egg–decorating kits in that the paint or dye sticks to the areas not covered in wax, or in this case, crayon.

Learn more: Fun Watercolor Resist Art at Kids Activities Blog

27. Number Art

An image shows several number stencils layered upon one another and the sections are colored in many different colors in this easy art project for kids.

If you have some math whizzes in your class, they will likely enjoy this number-themed art project. Grab some large number stencils and paints and you’ll be ready for this low-setup project.

Learn more: 5th Grade Number Project at Art Room Blog

28. Woven Baby Turtle

Several turtles are made from popsicle sticks with brightly colored yarn wrapped around them. Faces are drawn on them with sharpie.

Select three mini Popsicle sticks, paint them, and then glue them together to form your turtle’s body. Finally, select your yarn and weave it around your turtle. Be sure to have a lot of fun colors to choose from!

Learn more: Weaving Cute Baby Turtles at Pink Stripey Socks

Easy Art Projects for High School Students

29. yarn-wrapped letter.

A letter M made of cardboard is wrapped with different colored yarn. Several rows of yarn are in the background.

All you will need to create this craft is some leftover cardboard, a bunch of different yarns, and some scissors. Teens especially will enjoy this project as the end result can be used as decoration in their bedrooms and eventually their dorm rooms!

Learn more: 14 Crafts for Teens and Tweens at Art Bar Blog

30. Elevated Macaroni Necklace

Two macaroni necklaces are shown. One is teal and the other is pink and both are on actual chains.

Some easy art projects for kids and teens can even double as fashion! Despite their association with preschool, these are definitely not your little brother’s or sister’s macaroni necklaces. Swapping out twine with an actual chain makes these necklaces look surprisingly high-end.

Learn more: 12 Pasta Necklaces We Need Right Now at Mum’s Grapevine

31. Neuro Doodle Design

Black squiggles on a white paper form different size shapes, some of which are colored in purple and green in this easy art project for kids.

This is a simple and mindful art project that can be enjoyed by students regardless of their art experience. This art process was invented by Russian psychologist and architect Pavel Piskarev in 2014.

Learn more: Simple Mindful Art Project at Inside Out Art Teacher

32. Crepe Paper Flowers

A glass plate has a variety of flowers on it which are made from crepe paper.

This is the perfect project for early finishers to do since each flower only takes 5 minutes to create. In addition to being a fun project, these flowers would also make for beautiful classroom decor.

Learn more: Easy Crepe Paper Flowers at DIY Candy

33. CD Fish

Two fish are made from CDs with eyes and tissue paper fins added.

Easy art projects for kids that utilize outdated technology? Why not? Although this project could work for any age group, older kids will be able to personalize their fish using a variety of add-on materials. Be prepared to explain to your students what CDs are since they were born long after their demise!

Learn more: Make Your Own Fish Aquarium at Super Simple

34. Pencil Sculpture

A sculpture is made from 72 pencils that have been arranged in a dome shape.

While this project can get complicated, simpler structures can be completed using fewer pencils. The preparation is minimal, requiring just a bunch of pencils and elastics, but the reward will be big when you see what your students create!

Learn more: Geometric Sculpture From 72 Pencils at Instructables

35. Ribbon Garland

A garland is made from pastel ribbon pieces tied together.

This project is another good time-filler since it can be worked on and then picked up again later and continued. It’s also a good lesson in recycling since you can ask students to bring in any fabric or ribbons that may be sitting around their houses unused.

Learn more: Easy DIY Fabric Garland at Project Nursery

36. Origami

Hands are shown holding an orange origami fish and a neon yellow origami fish in this easy art project for kids.

Origami paper is inexpensive and can be bought in bulk, making this an affordable and low-preparation art project. Additionally, it is perfect for high school students who are better equipped to follow along with an instructional video.

Learn more: 12 Origami Projects for Kids at Mom Loves Best

37. Layered Landscape

A landscape is created by layering different scraps of brightly colored paper.

Keep those cereal boxes and old magazines since they’re perfect for ripping up to create layered art! We especially love how much room there is in this project for individual creativity.

Learn more: Layered Landscape at Art Camp Studio

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Art provides a creative outlet for kids while also reducing stress. Try incorporating one of these easy art projects for kids into your day!

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300 Fun Writing Prompts for Kids: Story Starters, Journal Prompts & Ideas

Are you a parent or teacher? Here are 300 fun and creative writing prompts for kids to spark the imagination of young writers everywhere. Use these kids writing ideas as journaling prompts, story starters or just for fun!

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It’s never too early to start writing, and so we’ve created this fun list of 300 creative kids writing prompts for teacher and parents to use.

You’ll love these fun ideas for kids writing prompts to use as creative sparks to get young imaginations writing in no time!

These are perfect to use as kids journal writing prompts, as short story writing prompts, or just for exercises to help students and children of all ages tap into their creativity. Maybe your kids will write an essay, maybe a poem, or maybe even a whole book!

Whether you are a teacher or parent looking to inspire your kids to write, or maybe even an adult who would like to practice writing with a more playful and young-hearted approach, I hope you find these creative writing prompts inspiring!

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The Ultimate List of 300 Fun & Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

#1. Imagine a giant box is delivered to your front doorstep with your name on it. What’s inside and what happens when you open it?

#2. Write a short story about what it might be like if you woke up one morning with a mermaid tail.

#3. Which is better, winter or summer? Write about the reasons why you think winter or summer is better.

#4. Write about what would it be like if you had an alligator as a pet.

#5. If you had $1,000, what would you buy and why?

#6. Write a story using these 5 words: apple, train, elephant, paper, banjo

#7. What do you want be when you grow up and why?

#8. Who is your favorite person on the planet? What do you like most about that person?

#9. If you could have any secret super power, what would you want it to be and why?

#10. Write about 3 places you would like to travel someday. What do these three places have in common?

#11. Write about a time you felt really happy. What happened? What made you feel happy?

#12. Imagine what would happen if someone shrunk you down to be only 1″ tall. How would your life change?

#13. If you were in charge of the whole world, what would you do to make the world a happier place?

#14. Write a story about what it would be like to climb to the very top of the highest mountain in the world.

#15. If you were in charge of planning the school lunch menu, what foods would you serve each day?

#16. What are some of your favorite animals? What do you like about them?

#17. Imagine that dogs take over the world. What do they make the humans do?

#18. Write a story about flying to outer space and discovering a new planet.

#19. You are a mad scientist and have invented a new vegetable. What is it called? What does it look like? What does it taste like? Most importantly: Is it safe to eat?

#20. You go to school one morning to discover your best friend has been turned into a frog by an evil witch! How do you help your friend?

#21. Describe what it is like when trees lose all of their leaves in the autumn season.

#22. Write about your favorite sport and why you like it so much.

#23. Imagine what it might be like to live on a boat all the time and write about it.

#24. If you had one wish, what would it be?

#25. Write about what you might do if you have the super power to become invisible.

#26. You are walking through the forest when one of the trees starts talking to you. What does it say? What do you do?

#27. The weather forecast is calling for a blizzard in the middle of the summer. What do you do?

#28. What types of transportation will people have in the future?

#29. What were some of your favorite toys when you very little? Do you still enjoy playing with them?

#30. What would a day in your life be like if you were a movie star?

#31. Imagine you’ve invented a time machine! What year do you travel to?

#32. What are your favorite things to do over summer vacation?

#33. What is your favorite holiday and why?

#34. If you could meet any fictional character from a book, who would it be?

#35. You are writing a travel guide for kids visiting your city. What places do you think they should visit?

#36. What is a food you hate? Write about it!

#37. Imagine what it would be like if there was no electricity. What would be different in your daily routine?

#38. You are building a new city! What types of things do you think your city needs? How will you convince people to move to your new city?

#39. What is your favorite movie? Write your review of the movie and why you think people should watch it.

#40. Imagine you get a magic sweater for your birthday. What happens when you wear the sweater? What do you do with these new found magical powers?

#41. You are the security guard at the zoo and someone has stolen a rhinoceros! How do you track down the thief?

#42. You have been invited to have lunch with the queen. What foods do you eat and what topics do you and the queen discuss?

#43. If you could design a school uniform, what types of clothes would you suggest? What colors would they be?

#44. Imagine you are a reporter interviewing a celebrity about their life. What questions do you ask?

#45. You are running a lemonade stand. Describe the steps for how you make lemonade and the types of customers you see during the day.

#46. Write a story about being the ruler of an underwater world.

#47. Write an acrostic poem for the word “treehouse”.

#48. You decide to grow a sunflower, but the sunflower grows so tall it reaches up to the sky! Write about what happens when you decide to climb to the top. What do you discover?

#49. Imagine you look out the window and it is raining popsicles from the sky! Write a story about the experience.

#50. If you could be any animal, which one would you be and why?

#51. If you were on a spaceship, what would you be most excited about seeing?

#52. Do you have any pets at home? Write an essay about how you take care of your pets. If you do not have a pet, what type of pet might you like?

#53. Imagine you are opening a store that only sells items which are blue. What types of items do you sell?

#54. Have you ever lost something that is important to you? Were you able to find it?

#55. Write a story about a kid who is moving to a new school. How do you think they might feel?

#56. Rewrite the ending of your favorite fairy tale. For example, what would have happened if Cinderella never went to the ball?

#57. Have you ever forgotten to do your homework? What happened?

#58. Do you have a favorite song? Write about the type of music you like to listen to.

#59. Imagine your parents wake you up one morning to tell you they will take you to do anything you want to do for the whole day – you don’t even have to go to school or do your chores. What would you choose to do and why?

#60. Do you like amusement parks? What are some of your favorite rides?

#61. Write a story using these three words: detective, piano, and pizza.

#62. Have you ever been to the beach? Write about your favorite things to do. If you have never been to the beach, what would you like to do the first time you visit?

#63. Is there a favorite tv show you like to watch? Write about your favorite character and why they are your favorite.

#64. Write a poem using onomatopoeia , where the words you use are pronounced similar to the sound they make. For example, buzz, bark, sizzle, slam and pop.

#65. Have you ever had to stand in line to wait a long time for something? What did you do while you waited? How did you feel while waiting? How did you feel once the wait was over?

#66. Is it a good idea to keep ALL secrets a secret? Write about examples of when it is okay to spill a secret – and when it isn’t.

#67. Is there something you are good at doing? Write about your best strengths.

#68. What historical time period and location would you go back to live in if you could? Write about it!

#69. Write about 5 things you can do that are important for you to stay healthy and safe.

#70. Do you think thunderstorms are scary? Why or why not?

#71. What would you most like to learn over the next year? Think about things that interest you or questions you might have about the world and make a list!

#72. You are going on a trip to a jungle safari! What items do you pack in your suitcase?

#73. Imagine you are sitting at home one day and you hear someone shrieking in the living room they see a mouse in the house! Write a story about what might happen next.

#74. You are writing a letter to someone who is having a hard time making new friends at school. What do you write? What advice do you give them?

#75. Imagine you just met a magician – but their beloved rabbit who they pull out of a hat for all the tricks has been kidnapped! How do you help find the rabbit?

#76. Do you hear what I hear? Set a timer for 5 minutes and write about all of the sounds you hear in those 5 minutes.

#77. Imagine you go to get a haircut and they accidentally shave your head! How do you feel about that and what would you do?

#78. Do you find it easy to talk to people you don’t know? What are some ways you can start up a conversation with someone you have never met before?

#79. Are there any chores you have to do at home? What are they? What do you like – and not like – about each one?

#80. Open up a random book to any page. Write for 5 minutes about the first word you read.

#81. Pretend you are a writer for your city’s newspaper. Who would you like to interview for a news story and why?

#82. There are many fictional characters who live in unusual houses, such as the old woman who lived in a shoe. What kind of unusual house would you like to live in? Write about what it would be like to live in an unusual house!

#83. Write a list of 10 things you can do to practice kindness to others.

#84. Is there a homework subject you dread? Why do you not like getting homework in that subject?

#85. What is your favorite month of the year? Write about why you like it and some of your favorite things to do during that month.

#86. Imagine you are planning a surprise birthday party for someone. How do you keep it a surprise?

#87. Pretend you walked outside to find a sleeping dragon in the grass! Why is the dragon there? Is it a friendly dragon? What do you do? Write about it!

#88. What are you grateful for today and why?

#89. You were on your way to a very important event when you fell into a puddle. Now what?

#90. Have you ever watched a movie and didn’t like how it ended? Write what you think should happen instead.

#91. Can you answer this riddle from Alice in Wonderland ? How is a raven like a writing desk?

#92. Imagine you are the captain of a pirate ship. Write a diary entry for what your day was like.

#93. If you could start any type of business, what kind of business would you start? What types of products or services would you provide?

#94. Write a sequel to one of your favorite fairy tales. For example, what was Goldilocks’s next adventure after she left the bears?

#95. What is something you are afraid of? What helps you to feel less afraid of something? What would you say to a friend who feels scared to help them feel less afraid?

#96. Write a letter to your future self in 20 years.

#97. In addition to basic survival needs such as food, water, air and shelter, what are 3 things you would you need to be happy?

#98. If you could invent a robot of any type who could do anything you imagine, what types of things would you would have the robot to do?

#99. Which do like better? Apples or Oranges? How are they alike? How are they different?

#100. Why did the chicken cross the road? You are a detective and are assigned to the case. How do solve the mystery?

#101. Write instructions for how to make your favorite snack. Be sure you add your favorite tips and suggestions for how to select the best ingredients!

#102. Imagine you borrowed a friend’s favorite lucky pencil to help you pass a math test – but then it snapped in half! How will you ever tell the news to your friend?

#103. Look around the current room you are sitting in and choose 3 random objects that are nearby. Now write a story or poem that includes those three items!

#104. Write a letter to the author of a book you recently read and tell them what you liked most about the book.

#105. Ernest Hemingway is famous for writing a six word story. Can you write a story in just 6 words?

#106. What do you think will be the future for cell phones? Will people still use them in 25 years or will something else take its place?

#107. Do you want to go to college? Why or why not?

#108. Write a story or poem about a kitten who wanders off and gets lost. How does the kitten find its way home?

#109. Currently, it is required by law that kids go to school. Do you think this is a good or bad idea?

#110. If you could invent a new board game, what would it be called? How is it played? What are the rules? What makes it fun to play? Write about it!

#111. Imagine you come home to discover your entire bedroom is covered in ketchup! What on earth happened? What is your reaction? How do you clean everything up?

#112. What is something you learned today?

#113. Would you rather have a goldfish or shark as a pet?

#114. From A-Z: make a list of something for every letter of the alphabet.

#115. Have you ever gone fishing? If you have, did you like it? Why or why not? If you haven’t, do you think you might want to?

#116. What is one of the most important things you do each and every day?

#117. Write a story about Gretchen the Grouch, a girl who is always angry! Will she ever be happy? Why is she so grumpy all of the time?

#118. How do you feel when someone takes something of yours without asking? What is a good way to deal with it when that happens?

#119. Write a poem that starts with the word “if”.

#120. Write a story about a family of rabbits who live in the woods. What are some of the challenges they face?

#121. What clothes do you think are the most comfortable? What kind of clothes do you like to wear the most? What clothes do you NOT like to wear?

#122. Imagine there are no grocery stores and you must get your own food. What are some of the ways you find food? What types of things do you eat?

#123. What are 3 things you can do that are good for the environment?

#124. If you could meet any famous person today, who would you want to meet and why? What questions might you ask them?

#125. A tongue twister is a quick poem where many of the words start with the same letter and are similar in sound. For example, “Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.” Try writing your own with this fun kids writing prompt!

#126. What is the first thing you think of when you hear or see the word green?

#127. A hero is someone who is admired for their courage and achievements. What do you think makes someone a hero? Who are some of your heroes?

#128. What did you do during summer vacation last year? What do you want to do for summer vacation this year?

#129. Write a story about a super hero dog who saves the day! Who does the dog help and why?

#130. Would you rather live somewhere that is always cold, or somewhere that is always hot? Write about which one you would rather choose.

#131. Have you ever volunteered to help a charity? If so, write about the experience! If not, what are some charities you think you might like to volunteer for?

#132. What does the word courage mean to you?

#133. What makes you unique? What are some things about you that make you an individual?

#134. Have you ever been to a museum? What is your favorite thing to look at on display?

#135. What can you do to set a good example for others to be kind?

#136. A Tall Tale is a story that exaggerates something that actually happened. Write a tall tale about something that recently happened to you.

#137. What is one of your favorite toys that you think you might still want to have and play with when you are 22 years old?

#138. Oh no! Everyone around you is sick with a nasty cold! Write a silly poem about how you try to avoid catching their germs!

#139. Personification is when a non-living object takes on human characteristics. Write a story where you personify a common electronic gadget in your house, such as the Television or toaster.

#140. Write a poem using similes, which is when you say an object is like something else. Here is an example of a simile: “Her eyes were as blue as the sky.”

#141. Have you ever read a book written by Dr. Suess? Write your own “Suess-style” story, complete with rhymes and made up words.

#142. Do you have any siblings? Think about what it might mean to be a good brother or sister and write about it!

#143. Make a list of questions to interview your parents or grandparents about what it was like when they were growing up as a kid. Then, ask them the questions and write about their answers!

#144. You are in charge of writing a new radio show just for kids! What topics will you talk about? What music do you play?

#145. What do you usually eat for breakfast every day? What, in your opinion, is the greatest breakfast food ever created? What makes it so great?

#146. Write a 12 line poem where every line is about a different month of the year.

#147. What is something you look forward to doing the most when you are an adult?

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#148. Do you like to try new things? What is something new you have tried recently or would like to try?

#149. Imagine what it might be like to be alive in Egypt when the pyramids were built. Write about what it was like.

#150. A credo is a statement of personal beliefs. Try writing your own credo for things that you believe in and feel are important.

#151. The circus has come to town but they have no place to perform! How do you help the ringmaster find a place to put on a show?

#152. Do you like to act? What are some of your favorite actors or actresses? What do you think makes someone a good actor or actress?

#153. “Practice makes perfect” is a popular saying. What is something you like to practice so you can become better at it? A sport? A musical instrument? A special skill? Do you like to practice?

#154. Write about what it might be like to be water drops freezing and turning into ice.

#155. Do you think it is important to keep your room clean? What do you like about having a clean room?

#156. Imagine your parents are sending you away for a two week summer camp trip. Would you be excited? Why or why not?

#157. What are you currently learning about in history class? Write a fictional story about someone from the past you are learning about.

#158. Many wars have been fought in the past. Instead of going to war, what do you think countries could do to resolve their differences peacefully?

#159. Every year over 8 billion plastic bottles and cans are thrown away. What are some things you can do to help encourage your family and friends to recycle?

#160. Imagine if you were the principal of the school. What might you do differently? What things would you do that are the same? Write about it!

#161. Pretend that one day you are at your neighbor’s house and you notice a strange noise coming from the basement. You go downstairs to investigate to see a large machine running with many lights and buttons. Why is it there?

#162. Write an essay that starts with the line, “Tomorrow, I hope…”

#163. If you could give one thing to every child in the world, what would you want to give them?

#164. Do you have a piggy bank at home? How do you earn money to add to your savings?

#165. What qualities make a house a home? What are 3 things you think every house should have?

#166. Would you rather go scuba diving or rock climbing? Write about which one you think you would like to do more and why.

#167. Do you think it is a good idea for kids to write a daily journal? What are some of the benefits of writing every day?

#168. Do you like watching fireworks or are they too noisy? Write about a time when you saw fireworks in the sky.

#169. Oh no! Your friend has turned into a statue! How did this happen? What do you do? Does your friend ever turn back into a person again?

#170. If you could be any movie character, who would you be and why?

#171. A mysterious message appears in code on your computer screen. What could it mean?

#172. If you could go to work with one of your parents for a day, what do you think the day would be like? What types of things do your parents do at work all day long?

#173. Imagine you are the President and you are creating a new national holiday. What is your holiday about? How is it celebrated? What day of the year do you celebrate? Write about it!

#174. You won a never-ending lifetime supply of spaghetti noodles! What will you do with all of these noodles?

#175. Would you rather be a bunny rabbit or a hawk? Why did you choose the one you chose?

#176. Your teacher has been acting mysterious lately. After school one day, you notice a weird green light shining through underneath the door of your classroom. What do you do? What is happening with your teacher?

#177. Write an article about tips for how kids can be more organized and study well for tests.

#178. Look at any product in your house and read the ingredients labels. Research what each ingredient is. Do you think these ingredients are good or bad for people?

#179. If you were a doctor, what do you think would be the most important part of your job every day?

#180. The school librarian needs your help! A truck just arrived with 2,000 books and she can’t fit all the books onto the shelves! What do you do? How do you find a place to put all these books?

#181. Do you think it would be fun to plant a garden? What types of plants would you want to grow? Write about your garden ideas.

#182. What is a sport or activity you would like to try playing for the first time?

#183. Do you think kids should be allowed to do the same things as adults? What things do you think kids should be able to do that only grown-ups can?

#184. Imagine you and your parents switch places for a day. Your parents are the kids and you are now in charge! What would you do?

#185. Write a get-well letter to someone who has been sick. What can you say to make them feel better?

#186. If you could visit any planet in the solar system, which planet would you like to visit the most and why? Write about what it might be like.

#187. Have you ever been to a farm? What did you like about it? If you haven’t been to a farm, do you think you might like to visit one? Why or why not?

#188. The mayor of the city has a big problem and needs your help! What is the problem and how will you solve it?

#189. Pretend your little sister ate carrots for dinner and the next morning woke up with rabbit ears! How did this happen? What do you do? Will she be a rabbit forever?

#190. Imagine you wake up in the morning to find out you get to relive any day of your life again for the whole day. What day would you want to experience again and why?

#191. Do you think you might like to be a firefighter? Why or why not?

#192. You are a lawyer and your client has been accused of stealing a car. How do you convince the jury your client is innocent?

#193. Think of the four elements: fire, air, earth, and water. Which of these four elements do you like the best?

#194. What would you do if you could be invisible for a whole day? Do you think you would enjoy it or be glad to be back to normal the next day? Write about it!

#195. Imagine you are a meteorologist and people are starting to get angry that your weather predictions are always wrong. What do you do?

#196. If you could create any law, what would it be? Why do you think the law is an important one to have?

#197. You are going incognito and need to hide to your identity so you aren’t recognized or discovered while you walk through the city. What type of disguise do you wear?

#198. Write a persuasive letter to your parents explaining why you should get a new pet. Make sure you provide a convincing argument they won’t be able to refuse!

#199. Your friend wants to do something dangerous. What should you do?

#200. How do you think the world would be different if there were no oceans?

#201. What do you do when someone disagrees with your opinions? Is there a better way to handle conflicting opinions?

#202. What do you think you as a kid could do to help encourage more people to read?

#203. Do you have a good luck charm? What makes this item lucky? When do you use it? How do you use it?

#204. What is at the end of a rainbow? Imagine you follow a rainbow to the end. What do you discover? Is it a pot of gold, or something else?

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#205. What do you think the consequences should be for someone who is caught cheating on a test at school?

#206. Imagine you are riding your bike one day when you encounter an older kid who wants to steal your bike. What do you do?

#207. You are the lead singer and star of a famous rock and roll band, but there is one problem – your drummer is jealous of your fame! How do you solve this situation?

#208. If you could help a group of kids in any part of the world, what kids would you want to help the most and why? What are some things you think would help these kids?

#209. Everyone knows the house on the end of the street is haunted. What are some of the strange things that happen there? Why is the house haunted?

#210. You notice at school one day there is a door to a secret passage next to the janitor’s closet and decide to explore. Where does it lead? Why is it there? Do you go alone or bring a friend along?

#211. A bucket list is a list of things you want to accomplish in your lifetime. What are 5 things on your bucket list?

#212. Imagine the perfect treehouse or clubhouse for you and all of your friends as a place to hang out. Describe what it is like inside.

#213. Do you get bored easily? Make a list of things you can do whenever you feel like you are bored and there is nothing fun to do!

#214. Now vs. Then: Think about how today is different from one year ago. How have you changed? What things in your life are different?

#215. Write your autobiography about your life.

#216. It’s a heat wave! What do you do when the weather is hot? What are some of your favorite ways to stay cool?

#217. What are three important safety tips every kid should know to stay safe?

#218. What genre of books do you like to read the most? Write about the characteristics of the genre and list some of your favorite books as examples.

#219. Holiday Traditions: How does your family celebrate the different holidays and events? What are some traditions you do each and every year?

#220. Imagine one day in science class a science experiment goes terribly wrong and now you and all of your classmates have superpowers! What are your superpowers and what do you do with them?

#221. Who is favorite teacher? Why are they your favorite?

#222. You are baking a cake, but you accidentally put salt in the cake instead of sugar. Nobody will eat it! How do you feel? What will you do next time?

#223. Do you think it is important to have good table manners? What do you think some good manners to practice might be?

#224. Many schools no longer teach cursive handwriting. Do you think this is a good or bad thing? Do you know how to write cursive handwriting? Would you like to learn if you haven’t?

#225. If you were the owner of a theme park, what types of rides and attractions would have? Describe what they would be like and why people would want to visit your park.

#226. Your parents give you $100 to spend at the grocery store. What do you buy and why?

#227. Some people who are alive today grew up without computers or video games. What would you do if you didn’t have a computer or video games? How would life be different?

#228. You walk into your living room and discover there is a giant elephant standing there. How did the elephant get there? What do you do about it? How do you explain the elephant in the living room to your parents?

#229. Have you ever had a weird dream? What happened in the dream? What do you think it means?

#230. Do you like to draw or paint? Write a story inspired by a painting, doodle, or sketch.

#231. You are being sent on a mission to outer space to live in a space station for 5 years. What supplies do you pack and why?

#232. What is the scariest creature alive on earth? Describe in detail what makes it so horrifying.

#233. What do you think your pet might say if they could talk to you?

#234. Imagine your school is putting on a talent show. What act will you perform? What other acts will be in the show?

#235. If you could breathe under water, what would you do?

#236. What time of day do you think school should start? Write a convincing argument on why or why not the time of day school starts should change.

#237. If you were to start your own YouTube video channel, what would the videos on your channel be about?

#238. Do you like to cook? What are some things you like to make and eat?

#239. Your school is having a field day and you are in charge of planning the activities and games. What types of activities and games would you plan for the event?

#240. If you had a remote control drone that takes video of everything it sees from the sky and you could take it anywhere, what would you film? For example, the inside of a volcano or soar it over the plains of Africa.

#241. The Bermuda Triangle is an area of the ocean where many ships and planes have gone missing. Why do you think this could be? Write a story about what it might be like to travel there.

#242. There are 7 great wonders of the world – which one do you think is the most wonderful?

#243. If you could speak any foreign language fluently, which one would you like to speak and why?

#244. You are inventing a new flavor of ice cream! What is the new flavor called and what ingredients do you need to make it?

#245. Would you rather go to a baseball game or read a good book? What reasons do you have for your choice?

#246. You walk outside to get your mail and your mailbox starts talking to you! What does your mailbox have to say?

#247. Imagine you are a famous person. What are you most famous for? What is it like to be famous?

#248. What do you think would be the most fun job in the world to have? Give examples of why you think it would be a fun job to have.

#249. Write a poem about an object that is shiny and dazzling.

#250. Do you like to watch the Olympics? Why or why not? If yes, what is your favorite Olympic sport?

#251. What kind of car do you want to drive when you are older? Do you think learning to drive will be easy or hard?

#252. What do you think would make for a great gift to give someone on their birthday?

#253. Describe a time when you needed help and someone helped you. What did they help you with and how did it make you feel?

#254. If you could be any type of fruit or vegetable, what would you be and why?

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#255. Do you think it is more important to have a good imagination or have all the facts proven?

#256. Do you have a favorite aunt, uncle, or another relative? Write a story about their life and why you like to be with them.

#257. Think of a time you laughed really, really hard. What was so funny? Why were you laughing? Write about it!

#258. Write a poem about an emotion. For example: happy, sad, angry, embarrassed, guilty.

#259. Do you ever have a hard time falling asleep? What are some things that help you feel sleepy?

#260. If you could drive a car, where would you drive and why?

#261. Imagine you are trading places with your friend for a day. What will it be like to be at their house? What will your friend think while they are at your house? Write about it!

#262. If you could break a world record, what would it be? What do you think would be necessary to be able to break the world record?

#263. Imagine you live in Colonial times. What would it be like to grow up as a kid in Colonial America?

#264. You are building a new city. What is the name of your city? What is the weather like? What buildings will you build?

#265. What do you think it would be like to work as a sailor on big ship in the ocean each day?

#266. Imagine you are the teacher for the day. What types of activities do you make the students in the class do?

#267. How would you feel if your parents told you that you would be getting a new baby brother or sister? Write about it!

#268. Do you know any good jokes? What are some of your favorite jokes? What makes them funny? Do you think you could write your own?

#269. Imagine you are floating down a river on a raft. What types of things can you see from the river that you normally wouldn’t see from the land?

#270. You want to start a new hobby collecting something. What kinds of things would you collect and why?

#271. Your mom announces she is having a yard sale. Would you let her sell any of your things? Why or why not?

#272. Imagine you walk out your front door one morning and it is raining popcorn! What do you do?

#273. You are camping in the woods one night and hear a scary noise. What do you do? What might be the cause?

#274. What do you think might make kids really happy to go to school? What are some things you think schools should do so that it could be more fun?

#275. Today’s lunch at the cafeteria was unusually horrible. You are a detective on the case to investigate. What do you think is the cause?

#276. If you had a tree that grows money, what would you do?

#277. What would you do if you had a unicorn as a pet?

#278. Would you rather go to the zoo or go to the aviary? Which one would you pick and why?

#279. What are some safety tips you should follow when riding a bike?

#280. You are designing the cover of a magazine. What are some of the headlines on the cover?

#281. Are you afraid of the dark? Why or why not?

#282. If you could learn to play any type of musical instrument, which one would you like to learn how to play and why?

#283. Imagine you are playing a sport that involves a ball, such as soccer, baseball or kickball. What would it be like if the ball could talk?

#284. You come home to discover a friendly alien has been living in your closet. What do you do? Why is there an alien in your closet?

#285. Is there something you are afraid of that you wish you weren’t afraid of? Write about it.

#286. Write about the best party you’ve ever been to. What made the day fun and special?

#287. What makes you feel loved and cared about? What are some ways people can show you that they love and care about you?

#288. There is a kite flying competition coming up and you are going to design your own kite. What will your kite look like? What colors will it be? Will it have any certain shape?

#289. You are given the challenge to drop an egg on the floor – without it breaking! What are some things you might try to make sure the egg won’t break?

#290. What are some of the things you can do every day to stay healthy?

#291. Do you think grown-ups are boring? Why do you think they are so boring all of the time? What is something fun that boring grown-ups could do instead of being so boring?

#292. Write a lyrical poem or song about what kids do while they are at school all day long.

#293. What are the first things you like to do when you are done with school each day? What are some of the activities you like when you are not at school?

#294. Imagine dinosaurs were still alive today. How do you think our lives would be different?

#295. Would you rather visit a volcano or a desert? Which one would you choose and why?

#296. Is there a sound you think is annoying? What types of sounds drive you crazy? Write about them!

#297. What do you think it would be like to be the size of an ant for a day? What types of things would you do?

Writing Prompt: What would it be like if your teddy bear came to life?

#298. Imagine one of your stuffed animals comes to life and starts talking to you. What types of things will you talk about? What will you do?

#299. What makes you feel happiest? Write about the things in life that make you feel happy!

#300. Imagine there is no gravity. What kind of things would you do you for fun? How would some of the things you already do for fun be different?

Parents and teachers, I hope you enjoyed these 300 writing prompts for kids and that you will use them to inspire your children’s creative imaginations.

These prompts of course can be used in a number of different ways and can be adapted for a variety of different styles of writing !

What do you think? Do you think these are good conversation and story starters for kids? Do you have any ideas for writing prompts you would like to share?

And of course, if you’d like to make it super fun and easy to use these prompts at home or in your classroom, be sure to get our ad-free printable version of these kids writing prompt cards now available in my Etsy shop.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on different creative writing ideas and topics for kids to write about! Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Chelle Stein wrote her first embarrassingly bad novel at the age of 14 and hasn't stopped writing since. As the founder of ThinkWritten, she enjoys encouraging writers and creatives of all types.

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The activity sheets are structured around the narrative, non-fiction and poetry blocks of the new literacy Framework. The content comes from common Year 6 fiction and non-fiction themes. The activities are designed to support work done across the curriculum as well as in literacy teaching.

The activities follow the main literacy priorities in Year 6 and are designed to be used flexibly. They are intended to be used with an adult: it would be pointless for the child to do them alone. Much of the learning is in the interaction.

Each activity sheet has a clear focus and advice to the adult as well as the child. There are four main types: • Understanding and engaging with texts; • Shaping texts; • Sentence structure and punctuation; • Spelling.

Each unit contains a mixture of the activity types.

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Homeschooling for 6 year olds – A complete Guide

Homeschooling refers to the education of children at home instead of in traditional school. Parents are responsible for their child’s education, regardless of their type of schooling.

The below instructions will guide you through the process of Homeschooling your 6-year-old kids.

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A guide to help parents of 6-year-olds who are homeschooling their children

1. prepare your child to be homeschooled.

It takes a lot of hard work and time to homeschool . It will be difficult for your child if they aren’t ready to learn, so it’s best to begin during the summer when they have more free time.

Please encourage them by letting them watch educational TV shows or go on a field trip once a week.

If you find they are having trouble, you can always look up how to help them on the internet.

2. Be encouraging

Parents are the ones who have the authority when it comes to their children’s education, so they should be encouraging them to feel happy and satisfied with what they are doing.

Even if the 6-year-olds are still young, parents can start this by telling them how wonderful they are and how proud their parents are of them.

Furthermore, the parents should not give up on their children’s education just because it is hard. Parents should keep themselves motivated too.

3. Be patient

Aside from being encouraging, the parents need to be patient, so they will not come up with the thought of giving up.

Parents should understand that 6-year-olds are still young and will not be able to learn everything in the blink of an eye.

Allowing themselves to be patient is one way to help their children without forcing them too much.

Remember your actions will decide your future and should not create hate in their minds for schooling altogether.

4. Be creative

Parents should be open to new ideas and not stick with existing ones, which can make things boring for everyone involved.

They should always think outside the box when it comes to studying to keep themselves and their children interested, no matter how tough it may seem at first.

5. Make it fun

Six-year-olds are still very young, so making school fun for them will not be difficult.

Parents should find ways to make their children want to learn and do well in school, such as involving them in other activities such as sports or games.

Even if they are still very young, parents should be careful about how they handle school . They do not have to completely stop everything fun just because it is time for schooling but finding that fine line will be necessary, so the children are more encouraged than anything else.

6. Be involved with your child’s education

It would be difficult for children to learn if their parents were not there to help them every step of the way.

Parents know their children’s personalities and should make it a point that they are involved with what goes on in their children’s schoolwork.

They should ask them questions at home and participate in making the homework plan, among other things.

Educational activities for Homeschooling for 6-year-olds:

This activity will help your child exercise their vocabulary and logical thinking.

You can either make up riddles yourself, or you can look them up online or on Youtube. But if you do this activity with your child, try using simple riddles that the child could probably guess by themselves; remember, this is their first time Homeschooling!

2. Alphabet learning

This activity requires using upper case and lower case letters; you can make your flashcards with the upper case letter on one side and the lower case letter on the other.

Then all you have to do is go through each card, show them both sides of each card, then have them point out which letter matches that side of the card.

You can do this activity by having your child draw something that’s going on in their life right now, it could be a comic strip about what they did at school, or it could be a drawing with stick figures of them doing an activity they enjoy.

This activity will help exercise the child’s creativity and imagination!

This activity will help the child develop their vocabulary and comprehension skills! You can either read them a story or pick out a book that the child might be interested in. Then, after you’re finished reading, ask them questions about what they just read. This will also help them sharpen their memory.

This is an excellent activity for developing the child’s problem-solving skills. You can either do your puzzles with cardboard, or if you want to encourage the child to be more creative on their terms, buy a mystery they probably wouldn’t do on their own.

Curriculum for Homeschooling for 6-year-olds

According to statistics, below is the most suitable curriculum for 6-year-olds..

Read and write numbers 1-10
Learn the alphabet in lower and upper case; remember there are two sides to each card so that you can show them both sides.
Learn about shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle)
Learn about the five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing).
Identify weather patterns.
Learn about different types of animals.
Learn how to care for pets (feeding, grooming, etc.)
Learn how to spell their name.
Learn basic sentence structure.
Learn the parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives).
Learn the alphabet in upper and lower case.
Learn how to sound out words (syllables).
Read and write numbers 1-10.
Learn how to do puzzles.
Learn to listen to and follow instructions.
Learn to problem-solve.
Learn how to sound out words (phonetic sounds) while reading and writing.

Conclusion – Homeschooling for 6-year-olds

Children learn at different rates; some kids pick things up quickly while others take their time. However, some children may be more interested than others, so if you notice that the child isn’t picking up any of this information after a certain amount of time, then go back to the drawing board and think about how else you could present these concepts to them. Try to have fun with these activities because if the child doesn’t understand what you’re trying to teach them, they probably won’t retain any information.

A website dedicated to helping SLPs use PLAY-BASED speech and language therapy so they can save time and have fun!

50 fun and easy articulation activities for speech therapy.

Articulation cards are a staple in Speech Therapy rooms. Articulation Flash Cards can be used in so many ways with preschoolers and elementary students... buuuttt sometimes they can get boring and repetitive. Check out these articulation card ideas to bring some new and exciting speech therapy activities into your therapy room! You can use these ideas in group therapy or in one-on-one sessions or even send them home for easy articulation homework ideas!

WHAT’S THERE?: Place 5 cards around the room. Ask the child to find and label the card in a particular place. For example, “What is beside the lamp?” -> “ Bee!”

MAKE A ROAD: Place target cards on the floor around the room. Drive cards over the cards. If you have a toy tractor, you can load the cards into the tractor.

FEED THE PUPPET: Feed a puppet the target cards.

FLASHLIGHT HUNT: Pin the cards around a room. Turn the lights off and give the child a flashlight to find the cards.

IS IT A ___?: Ask the child if a card is an item. For example, “Is it a cat?”. You can use the carrier phrases, “No! It’s a ____” or “Yes! It’s a ___.” Have the child complete the blank.

MUSICAL CHAIRS: Place cards on the floor. Play music and when it stops, have the child find a card to sit on.

TAKE PICTURES: Use a camera/phone to take pictures of the cards. Kids find this incredibly motivating!

BOWLING: Put the cards in paper bags. Take turns rolling a ball to knock over the ‘pins’. Say the word when you knock over a bag.

OBSTACLE COURSE: Make an obstacle course out of items that you have. Make sure to go under, over, and between objects! Place cards throughout the obstacle to practice along the way.

‘BUY’ THE CARDS: Play store! Use pretend money and have the child ‘buy’ the cards.

BEAN BAG TOSS: Place cards on the floor. Have the child throw a bean bag on the cards. For more trials, the child can also tell you which card they are aiming at.

BALL POPPER: Stand the cards up using binder clips, or stick them to a wall. Use a ball popper (or bubbles) to aim for the cards.

HOPSCOTCH: Make a hopscotch board out of tape on the floor. Place a card in each square. Say the word when you land on it.

SENSORY BIN: Place the cards in a bin filled with cotton balls, pom poms, and cut up straws - or anything you can think of! Have the child find the items using tongs or tweezers.

JENGA: Place cards between the layers of blocks.

FLY SWATTER: Place the cards around the room. Give the child a fly swatter and have the child ‘swat’ each card. Kids love running between the cards!

TELL SOMEONE: Bring the cards to show the child’s teacher/friend. Ask the student to label each card.

WHAT AM I DRAWING?: Place the cards face up, in front of you and the child. Take turns drawing one of the items. See if you can guess what it is!

HIDE UNDER CUPS: Hide the cards under plastic cups.

SNOWBALL FIGHT: Place the cards upright using binder clips. Use scrunched up paper balls to knock the cards over.

HIDE IN BOOKS: Hide cards in books. You can use Sticky Tack (or hide under flaps!) to stick the cards to the pages. Say the word when you flip to the page the card is on.

HANG AND CATCH: This activity takes a little more prep but it is so fun! Hang string with paper clips from the ceiling. Attach cards and have your students pull the cards off the string.

PLAYDOUGH: Smoosh play dough on the card each time you say the word (make sure your cards are laminated!).

TIC TAC TOE: Print a few copies of your articulation cards and play tic tac toe! Give each player 6 copies of a card.

MAKE A SHAPE: Make different shapes with your cards (square, circle, triangle).

HOPPING: Place the cards around the room on the ground. Hop from one card to another.

SIMPLE DRILL: Pair your card with a drill card and cover each number with a token or a mini object.

ROLL AND SAY: Roll a dice. Say the word the number of times indicated on the dice.

MEMORY: Print two sets of cards and play memory.

GO FISH: Use two sets of cards to play Go Fish.

MEMORY GAME: Place several cards face up on the table. Have the child study the cards. Flip them face down and see how many card the child can remember.

FISHING: Use a magnet and paper clips to create a fishing game.

WHAT’S MISSING: Put 2 or 3 cards on table, face up. Let the child take a quick peek and then close their eyes. Take one card away or turns one card over. Ask the child to guess which one is missing.

MAIL CARDS: Make a mailbox out of a tissue box. “Mail” the cards to family and friends.

EGG CARTON TOSS: Place one card in each section of the carton. Have the child toss a coin into the carton. Say the word on the card where the coin landed.

TELL A STORY: Use several cards to create a story. (This is best for conversation level).

SILLY SENTENCES: Make a silly sentence with each card.

POP IT: Use a Pop it fidget toy and have the child push one section each time they say the word.

USE CLOTHESPINS: Have the child place a clothespin on the card each time they say the word.

COLOR AND CREATE: Use black and white Articulation Cards. Allow the child to color and create their own set that they can use and take home! (My Articulation cards come in black and white and color for this purpose!)

BURY AND FIND: Bury cards under pom poms, cotton balls, or sand. Have the student use a shovel or tongs to find the cards/

BUCKET TOSS: Place cards in buckets. Throw crumbled paper or a ball in to the bucket.

MINI OBJECTS: Lay your cards on the table and cover them with mini objects. Simple but effective!

BUBBLE BLOW: Place cards on the wall using sticky tack or Painter’s Tape. Blow bubbles onto the cards. Say the word when the bubble lands on it.

MICROPHONE/TELEPHONE: Say your words into a telephone or toy microphone. You could also use paper towel rolls.

HOLE PUCH: Print Black and White Cards and hole punch the cards each time you say the word.

MAGNET WAND: Use a magnet wand and magnetic chips. Place a chip on each card the you say the word. Use the wand to pick up all the chips when you are done!

BLOCKS & CARDS: Place a block ad then lay a card on top. Continue until the tower tumbles. See how high you can build the tower before it falls!

SPOON RACE: Place the card on a spoon and see how fast you can make it across the room. Say the word when you place the card on the spoon.

FEED ANIMALS: Use toy animals and have them ‘eat’ the cards. Kids think this is hilarious!

I hope you find these articulation therapy ideas helpful. I know I am always looking for ways to mix it up and keep my students engaged.

The key to all sessions (in my opinion) is to allow a LOT of choices. If you want an Articulation Activity Choice Board (it includes 30 of the no-prep activities listed here ), sign up for my email list (link below) and you’ll get instant access!

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52 gifts for 6-year-olds that'll inspire creativity, curiosity and competition

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Six-year-olds are a laugh a minute. As they move from kindergarten to first grade , the best toys and gifts for 6-year-olds capture their sense of humor and fair play and teach them the art of working together.

“Children at this age are typically very social and aware of rules and fairness. And they are curious about how things work,” says Marie Conti, head of The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, and a board member of the American Montessori Society.

What do 6-year-olds like to do?

They’re beginning to unleash an exciting superpower: reading . Emerging readers will appreciate building their skills with a mix of picture books, funny graphic novels, easy readers and longer chapter books that parents can read at night.

“When they’re beginning to learn to read, we really want all reading to be affirming for them,” says Nina Lindsay, president of the Association for Library Service to Children. That means the best books for 6-year-olds let them follow their interests, whether they’re drawn to picture books or comics.

Best gifts for 6-year-olds

Grow ‘n’ glow terrarium.

Terrarium Kit

Terrarium Kit $ at Amazon
Terrarium Kit $ at Walmart

Science kits like this are a great option for 6-year-olds, says child development specialist Tovah Klein, the author of “How Toddlers Thrive.”

Hasbro Sorry!

Sorry! Game

Sorry! Game $ at Target
Sorry! Game $ at Walmart

Conti says this is a classic board game for 6-year-olds — plus it’s fun for the whole family. Make your way across the board with lots of jumping and bumping to keep it lively.

Yummy Yummy Scented Glitter Pens

Scented Glitter Pens (Set of 12)

Scented Glitter Pens (Set of 12) $ at Amazon

If your 6-year-old prefers writing and doodling with ink instead of pencils, these glitter gel pens will be a great addition to their collection. Sold in a pack of 12, each is individually fruit-scented for extra delicious drawings.

Paper Airplane Kit

Paper Airplane Kit $ at Amazon

This fun kit teaches paper airplane folding with the colorful paper included, and you can use the instructions with your child's own designs. "We had my 6 year old grandson visit for 5 days. I bought several activities for us to do while he was here. This was by far the thing he enjoyed doing most! This kit is amazing!" raved one verified five-star reviewer.

VTech Marble Rush Raceway Set

Marble Rush Raceway Set

Marble Rush Raceway Set $ at Amazon

This build-your-own track combines the excitement of a race track with the creative engineering challenge of a marble run that lets them create their own course. It includes a launcher, swoops and a loop-de-loop.

Retevis Walkie-Talkies

Walkie Talkies

Walkie Talkies $ at Amazon

These walkie-talkies are perfect for the social play that 6-year-olds crave. The gizmos let them run around and scheme together at the same time.

Crayola Ultimate Light Board Drawing Tablet

Ultimate Light Board Drawing Tablet

Ultimate Light Board Drawing Tablet $ at Target

This drawing tablet is a reusable canvas with the high-tech look of an iPad. Kids can make art with the included gel markers, or remove the front and use the light-up background for tracing familiar characters or designs. Pens get tucked inside to keep the whole kit together.

Creative Kids Spin and Paint Art Kit

Spin and Paint Art Kit

Spin and Paint Art Kit $ at Amazon
Spin and Paint Art Kit $ at Walmart

This splatter paint art kit will let your 6-year-old experiment with different color combinations and designs without making a mess. Watching the spinning art come to life is half the fun!

LeapFrog Magic Adventures Microscope

Magic Adventures Microscope

Magic Adventures Microscope $ at Amazon
Magic Adventures Microscope $ at Target
Magic Adventures Microscope $ at Walmart

This working microscope comes with double-sided “smart slides” that activate educational videos from the BBC and high quality photos on 17 different topics, including plants, animals and minerals. It also allows kids to prepare their own slides like a traditional microscope, or examine larger objects on a tray.

Best toys for 6-year-olds

Fidget pop toys.

Fidget Pop Toys (Set of 2)

Fidget Pop Toys (Set of 2) $ at Amazon

These silicone popping toys are all the rage at schools — and the good news is, they're also a great stress reliever and especially helpful for a fidgety 6-year-old.

Lego Creative Suitcase

Creative Suitcase

Creative Suitcase $ at Amazon

Serious Lego fans may be eager to try a Minecraft kit , Star Wars collection , Harry Potter set or the Friendship Box . But Conti suggested leaving construction as open-ended as possible with a basic creative kit.

Care Bears Sea Friend

Sea Friend $ at Amazon

Plush toys are bound to be a hit with 6-year-olds, and there are more varieties than ever to choose from.

Barbie Pop Reveal Doll

Pop Reveal Doll

Pop Reveal Doll $ at Amazon
Pop Reveal Doll $ at Target

Color reveal Barbies were a smash hit when they first hit the market in 2021. Now, Barbie comes with tons of fun, fruity accessories that smell great and a small, squishy animal friend. She’ll magically reveal a cool new ‘do and makeup when you apply cold water, too.

Bizyboo The Original Seek & Find Plush

The Original Seek & Find Plush (Set of 2)

The Original Seek & Find Plush (Set of 2) $ at Amazon

These aren't just your ordinary plush toys. Inside each is an assortment of letters and symbols that your little ones will be entertained trying to find. "These are adorable and my daughter loves them! I’ll totally play with them too!!" raved one five-star reviewer.

Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone $ at Urban Outfitters
Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone $ at Amazon

For the little musician, this wireless microphone syncs with whatever you're playing to let them sing along. A built-in phone holder can display lyrics as they go.

KiwiCo Astronaut Starter Kit

Astronaut Starter Kit

Astronaut Starter Kit $ at KiwiCo

The budding astronaut can construct a model of the solar system that spins, plus launch a pair of orbiter space ships using pumps. They’ll also learn about the history of space exploration and fun facts about astronaut training.

Tamagotchi Uni

Tamagotchi Uni $ at Amazon
Tamagotchi Uni $ at Target

If you thought you knew Tamagotchi, think again! For starters, the newest version of the beloved tech toy is able to be strapped around their little wrist and interact with other UniTamas across the globe.

Rock and Roll It Piano

Rock and Roll It Piano $ at Walmart

This colorful piano rolls up for easy storage and includes a play-by-color songbook for easy learning. Six-year-olds can begin music lessons, or tinker around independently.

MINT-iD DOG-E

Dog-E $ at Amazon
Dog-E $ at Walmart
Dog-E $ at Macy's

What kid hasn’t wanted a robot friend? This little e-dog (featured on The Toy Insider’s Hot 20 list last year) is the epitome of one of a kind thanks to its “minting” process to determine its quirks, habits and personality. It can not only communicate and send messages through its light-up tail, but you can also train and feed it through the accompanying app!

Lego Ultimate Adventure Castle

Ultimate Adventure Castle

Ultimate Adventure Castle $ at Target

Disney princesses get a castle of their own for kids to construct and explore with included minifigures. Each princess has an on-theme room, like a sea theme for Ariel of “The Little Mermaid” and a cooking area for Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog.”

Loog Pro Acoustic Guitar

Pro Acoustic Guitar

Pro Acoustic Guitar $ at Amazon
Pro Acoustic Guitar $ at Uncommon Goods

Your 6-year-old can shred on this accessible, three-string guitar. Having a smaller instrument for their smaller hands helps them feel accomplished quickly as they learn, and the guitar comes with access to video lessons and the Loog app.

Best games for 6-year-olds

Spoons Classic Card Game

Spoons Classic Card Game $ at Amazon
Spoons Classic Card Game $ at Walmart

Does your 6-year-old already have a competitive side? Spoons will surely bring it out, if so. With five spoons, and a regular deck of cards, you'll have everything you need for a little healthy competition during family game night.

Beat the Parents Game

Beat the Parents Game $ at Walmart
Beat the Parents Game $ at Amazon

This clever game has two sets of questions — one for kids and one for parents — with fun challenges mixed in. Teams set their own stakes, such as an extra dessert if the kids win or a completed chore if Mom and Dad take the prize.

Over-the-Door Basketball Hoop

Over-the-Door Basketball Hoop $ at Amazon

Sporting equipment is great for motor skills and a 6-year-old's love of competition. This over-the-door basketball hoop brings the game down to size so they can make a shot, if not quite dunk.

Hape Dynamo Dominoes Set

Dynamo Dominoes Set

Dynamo Dominoes Set $ at Walmart

Classic dominoes let a child be the engineer for an epic chain reaction. Setting up their own designs can be hours of fun.

Storytime Chess

Storytime Chess $ at UncommonGoods
Storytime Chess $ at Amazon

Learn to play chess with this set that weaves strategy with storytelling. Each chess piece has its own story to help teach the concepts of chess.

Best puzzles for 6-year-olds

Highlights best hidden pictures puzzles ever.

Best Hidden Pictures Puzzles Ever

Best Hidden Pictures Puzzles Ever $ at Bookshop.org
Best Hidden Pictures Puzzles Ever $ at Amazon
Best Hidden Pictures Puzzles Ever $ at Walmart

These classic seek-and-find puzzles have been a hit with grade-school children for generations.

Chuckle & Roar Jigsaw Kids Puzzles

Jigsaw Kids Puzzles (Set of 4)

Jigsaw Kids Puzzles (Set of 4) $ at Target

If your not-so-little one has a love of puzzles, why get them only one this year? This pack of puzzles comes with four pictures with various different scenes — from outer space to under the sea.

Magical Moving Unicorn Puzzle

Magical Moving Unicorn Puzzle $ at Uncommon Goods

This puzzle is also an optical illusion. Once you piece it together, view it from another angle to see the flapping wings.

Mudpuppy Space Illuminated Glow-in-the-Dark Jigsaw Puzzle

Glow-in-the-Dark Jigsaw Puzzle

Glow-in-the-Dark Jigsaw Puzzle $ at Amazon
Glow-in-the-Dark Jigsaw Puzzle $ at Walmart

For the adventurer curious about what else is out there, this challenging glow-in-the-dark jigsaw serves as an enticing sneak peek into all kinds of space wonders.

Hape Solar System Puzzle

Solar System Puzzle

Solar System Puzzle $ at Amazon
Solar System Puzzle $ at Walmart

Best crafts and art kits for 6-year-olds

Sweetheart Smencils

Sweetheart Smencils $ at Amazon

Colorful pens and pencils are always a great gift for creative minds and budding artists. This pencil set is extra sweet, thanks to their scents inspired by popular treats. From marshmallows to donuts, they make doing homework and drawing in notepads a lot more fun.

Dan&Darci Marbling Paint Art Kit

Marbling Paint Art Kit

Marbling Paint Art Kit $ at Amazon

This Amazon's Choice art kit will keep the 6-year-old in your life mesmerized for hours. With nearly 5,000 verified five-star ratings, it comes with a design tray, five different paint colors, 10 art sheets and more.

Cra-Z-Art Crackle Clay Kit

Cra-Z Crackle Clay Kit

Cra-Z Crackle Clay Kit $ at Walmart

This clay can be molded and glazed, then cracked in a “so satisfying” way that creates a new sensory experience. It’s like play-doh mixed with ASMR .

Crayola Wixels Animals Activity Kit

Wixels Animals Activity Kit

Wixels Animals Activity Kit $ at Amazon
Wixels Animals Activity Kit $ at Target

Crayola’s Wixels set combines budding creativity with a technology-inspired twist. While this kit features color maps to craft ferocious (or cuddly) animals, they’re also welcome to pixelate their own masterpiece.

Groovy Glowing Candy Lab

Groovy Glowing Candy Lab STEM Kit

Groovy Glowing Candy Lab STEM Kit $ at Amazon

Make your own gummy candies with this science experiment that turns into a yummy snack, with fruit punch and tropical pineapple flavors. Kids learn about luminescence and create candies that glow in the dark under an included black light.

Elmer’s Butter Slime Kit

Butter Slime Kit

Butter Slime Kit $ at Amazon

Slime gets a satisfying texture update in this easy kit that combines chemistry with fine motor skills. This slime includes mix-ins that make it buttery smooth and satisfying in a new way.

Open the Joy Clay Kit

Clay Kit $ at Target

Keep your 6-year-old occupied with a clay set that includes sculpting tools as well as 15 different colors to create and experiment with. This no-mess, easy-to-clean up kit helps them practice patience, as they wait up to three days for their sculptures to dry.

This set encourages them to build "emotional" figures, helping them talk through and become more comfortable with expressing their feelings.

Latchkits Craft Kit

Craft Kit $ at Amazon
Craft Kit $ at Walmart

Parents (or grandparents) may remember these classic mini hook-rug kits, now making a nostalgia-fueled comeback.

Plus-Plus Color by Numbers

Color by Numbers

Color by Numbers $ at Amazon
Color by Numbers $ at Nordstrom

Plus-Plus building toys are smaller than the familiar Lego brick and allow building in a new way. This set becomes a puzzle and artwork suitable for hanging on the wall.

Kid Made Modern Arts and Crafts Supply Library

Arts and Crafts Supply Library

Arts and Crafts Supply Library $ at Amazon

If they're still trying to figure out which crafts they most gravitate towards, they can use this "limitless" 1,000-piece library to guide them in the right direction while further teaching them the concept of open-ended play.

Best books for 6-year-olds

"junie. b. jones and the stupid, smelly bus," by barbara park.

"Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus"

"Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus" $ at Amazon

For the 6-year-old who has taken an interest in reading and wants to venture into their first chapter books, Junie B. Jones has been captivating audiences since 1992.

“A Friend for Dragon,” by Dav Pilkey

"A Friend for Dragon"

"A Friend for Dragon" $ at Amazon
"A Friend for Dragon" $ at Books A Million

Re-issued as part of Scholastic’s Acorn line for emerging readers, this tale from “Captain Underpants” and “Dog Man” creator Dav Pilkey could ignite years of fandom. There are more dragon books in the series, and the whole Acorn line is worth discovering.

“The Greatest in the World!,” by Ben Clanton

“The Greatest in the World!"

“The Greatest in the World!" $ at Bookshop.org
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From the creator of the beloved “ Narwhal and Jelly ” series comes a new graphic novel chapter book series about a mutant potato with an outsized sense of confidence, his grumpy brother and small-potato sister.

“I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity,” By Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds

“I Am Me, a Book of Authenticity”

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There’s no one in the world exactly like you, and what a wonderful thing to celebrate. This is a book of affirmations, with a helpful author’s note on “I am” meditations.

“Magic Tree House” Graphic Novels Boxed Set

"Magic Tree House" Graphic Novels Boxed set

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The uber-popular chapter book series by Mary Pope Osborn is now in graphic novel form, perfect for helping emerging readers gain confidence.

“Gibberish,” by Young Vo

“Gibberish”

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This picture book shows in a child-friendly way what it’s like to move to a new place where you don’t understand what people are saying — and how to break past that barrier to friendship. It will inspire empathy for any 6-year-old.

“Courage Hats,” by Kate Hoefler and Jessixa Bagley

“Courage Hats"

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How do we find courage? A paper bag over the head might not seem like the best approach, but it helps one little girl (and one little bear) find a way to overcome their fears in this sweet book that might encourage young readers to do the same.

“Big and Small and In Between , ” by Carter Higgins and Daniel Miyares

“Big and Small and In Between"

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This jewel box of a book is a lyrical list of things that are big, small, and in between — like the caterpillar that once was an egg but will soon fly. Its small details create a big picture of the world for the curious 6-year-old.

“The Most Magnificent Idea , ” by Ashley Spires

“The Most Magnificent Idea”

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In this follow-up to “The Most Magnificent Thing,” a girl who loves making things runs out of ideas. Her journey to come up with something new will promote growth mindset when your little maker feels stuck.

“Every Dog in the Neighborhood , ” by Philip C. Stead and Matthew Cordell

“Every Dog in the Neighborhood”

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When Louis’ grandma says there are enough dogs in the neighborhood, he begins his own doggy census to prove her wrong. It celebrates the love of dogs and grandparents alike.

“A Gift for Nana , ” by Lane Smith

“A Gift for Nana”

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Rabbit wants to find a gift for his Nana and starts a quest to find something extra-special. He’ll consult the moon and a volcano on the way to finding just the right thing.

Meet the experts

Marie Conti is Director of Regional Community Relations for American Montessori Society. She was the former head of The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Conti is based in Greater Philadelphia.
Nina Lindsay is the president of the Association for Library Service to Children.
Tovah Klein is an adjunct associate professor and the director of the Barnard College Center for Toddler Development.

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