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Sensory Play Ideas For Young Learners ~ My Sensory Box Subscription Review

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but I received a complimentary sensory box to review. This afternoon my preschooler was quite excited to find a package in the mailbox.  She was even happier to open it and discover a box full of little toys and goodies for her …

The Legend of the Three Trees DVD ~ A Review

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free DVD to review.  I only recommend products and companies that I will be of benefit to my readers. Review The Legend of the Three Trees is a wonderful story about three different trees who each have dreams …

Poetry For Young Children ~ A Song from the Suds by Louisa May Alcott (Free Printable)

Following is another wonderful poem that kids will enjoy, adding to the Poetry For Young Children series on this blog.  You may enjoy previous posts from this series: My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson and The Rum Tum Tugger by T.S. Eliot. Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Amazon.com, and …

Math + Logic: Numbers, Patterns and Shapes (Free Printables)

Enjoy these practice pages with your kids! I’ll add all the math and logic activity pages that I create to this post – check back every once in awhile for updates.  You may also browse free printables on this site by theme. Terms of Use These printables are provided at …

Letters & Numbers ~ Handwriting, Tracing, & Coloring (Free Printables)

Handwriting, Tracing, & Coloring Pages Enjoy these practice pages with your kids!  I’ll add all the handwriting and tracing pages that I create to this page.  You may also view printables by theme. Terms of Use These printables are provided at no cost for personal or classroom use. Print as …

Princess Printables ~ Free Crafts, Games, and Educational Activities For Your Royal Highness

For the little Princess in your life – mine loves these pretty printables!  Most of them are rather girly, but there are a few for your Prince, too.  I hope you enjoy them!  Just click on the thumbnail images to open and print – if the PDF doesn’t look right …

Spring-Themed Educational Activities For Kids (Free Printables)

Spring-time is almost here!  I hope you enjoy these Spring-themed printable activity pages with your little ones.  More to come soon! Just click on the thumbnail images to open and print – for best viewing/printing results please open in Adobe Reader first.  Opening the PDFs in a browser sometimes causes …

My Story: Noah and My Story: Daniel ~ Childrens’ Books Reviews

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given two books at no cost to review.  I only recommend products and companies that I will be of benefit to my readers. Just in case you didn’t see my post with the announcement last month, I wanted to share …

Polar Bears, Penguins, and Snowmen! Winter Seasonal Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten

Although I’m not much of a cold-weather person, winter crafts are fun: love those polar bears, penguins, and snowmen!  Here are lots of ideas to keep you and the kids from going crazy from cabin fever over these last two weeks (or so) of winter. Disclosure: Most of the links …

Inspirational Stories For Your Collection ~ Iesodo: Believe DVD Review

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post, however, my opinions are based upon personal, positive experience. I only recommend products and companies that I believe will be of benefit to my readers. Inspirational AND Fun Meet Iesodo (Yay – Sa – Doe), an amazing dove who loves all the birds …

Winter-Themed Educational Activities For Kids (Free Printables)

Enjoy these winter-themed printable pages with your kids!  I’ve added several more in the last few days. Just click on the thumbnail images to open and print. Please see the terms of use below. Thank you for stopping by! Winter-Themed Lesson Plan Charts Click on the first thumbnail for a …

Really Woolly® 12 Little Blessings Book For Children ~ A Review

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a free book to review.  I only recommend products and companies that I will be of benefit to my readers. I am excited to announce that I am now a Tommy Nelson Mommy!  This means that I will be …

Monkey Fun Printables Pack for Preschool & Kindergarten (Free)

Thank you for visiting Cotton Ridge Homeschool!  Below you will find the link to download the Monkey Fun Printables Pack for Preschool & Kindergarten.  Inspired by my preschooler’s love of monkeys, the activities in the pack were also product-tested by her!  Revisions were made until I had it just right. There …

Butterflies and Valentines ~ Activities and Party Ideas For Kids

This year I am planning a butterfly-themed Valentines Day party; a little different, I know!  The theme was partly inspired by a gift from my mom-in-law to my daughter of a butterfly cupcake decorating set, and partly by my fervent desire for an early Spring.  First in this post are …

Ocean & River Animals – Ideas For Preschool & Kindergarten

My schedule calls for combining this lesson with the Winter Season, and the Daniel and Prophets Bible stories.  But of course you can use these ideas however you like – I confess, we’re a little off our schedule! For an introduction and to see how this post fits in my …

Poetry For Young Children ~ My Shadow by Robert Louis Stevenson (Free Printable)

One of the subjects I’d like to add to our routine is poetry.  I confess that while I appreciate poetry, it has been neglected here!  My daughter really enjoys it, and I know it is good for her little brain. To remedy the situation I’ve set a new goal: read …