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LEGO Minifig Printable

 

I've written about LEGO organization and have lots of LEGO printable activities.  

In our homeschool co-op many years ago I taught a LEGO class to twelve second and third grade children.   What fun we had!   

One week we called "Mini-Fig Week".   They each received their very own  minifigure and also played a  game with their minifigures.  In addition, I will gave them a  Create Your Own Minifig to design and color.

You wouldn't believe what a HIT this was!  


 

Fun Activities with LEGO® Minifigures

  • Keep a bucket of nothing but Mini Figure parts handy and let your child build while you read aloud... it's amazing the Medieval Knights, Railroad Workers, Samuraii, and other historical characters they will create!

  • Use the printable I have made for you and let your child create their own mini figure. Then, write a story about this character.

  • Create dramas with mini figures.

  • Get a copy of the LEGO Ideas Book and your child will be busy for a lifetime!

  • Download a simple Stop Motion app for the iPad or iPod Touch and let your child experiment with this. Then, watch this video (made by a young man in our local homeschool group! Talk about inspiration!)

 Please enjoy this Create Your Own Minifigure printableI've made.  Special thanks go out to Dutch Micro Figures for allowing me to use and modify this image for your personal use.  

 

Download The Free Printable

 

I don't see the LEGO phase waning any time soon, and I'm so glad.   I have never seen a toy that is more fun, educational, and thought provoking.   

Do you live with a LEGO maniac?   What's their favorite thing to do with LEGOS? 

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Valentine Book List and Free Download

I have been blessed with children who love to read.

There are times, however, when I have had to provide a little "inspiration" for them to read.  

(Remember - I'm not an advocate of actually TEACHING kids to read.)

When my kids were younger holidays were a great time for us to pull out a basket of holiday-themed books. In fact, we still have our holiday books and love looking back on them now that my kids are older. 

This list of Valentine books (and accompanying bookworm printable) will make Valentine's Day more memorable and fun in your home.

Enjoy!

Valentine's Day "I Love Being a Bookworm" Printable & Booklist

Favorite Valentine Books

These books are favorites from when my kids were little, and also some new ones I've found and enjoy sharing with kids I teach now.

I know you'll find some that will be loved in your house for years to come, too!

 

The Ballad of Valentine (Picture Puffin Books) by Alison Jackson (2006-12-28)Froggy's First KissSaint ValentineThe Story of Saint ValentinePete the Cat: Valentine's Day Is CoolHappy Valentine's Day, Mouse! (If You Give...)Love from The Very Hungry CaterpillarLlama Llama I Love YouThe Biggest Valentine EverMy Fuzzy Valentine (Sesame Street)Happy Valentine's Day, Curious GeorgeCat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!: Hurray! It's Valentine's Day!Day It Rained HeartsThe Little Engine That Could's Valentine's Day SurpriseThe Valentine BearsThe Berenstain Bears' Valentine Blessings (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)The Berenstain Bears' Valentine PartyCorduroy's Valentine's DayA Kiss for Little Bear (An I Can Read Book)Little Bear's Valentine (Maurice Sendak's Little Bear)How Do Lions Say I Love You? (Little Golden Book)


I Love Being a Bookworm Printable

These "I Love Being a Bookworm" printables are the perfect treat for Februrary to inspire reading.   

The free download includes a boy and girl label. 

I Love Being a Bookworm Free Printable
I Love Being a Bookworm Free Printable

 

Print them, attach them to a bag of gummy worms, and send your children to a quiet place for reading time.    {I always made this reading time a surprise.  My kids don't ever get gummy candy, so this was a real treat!}

 

Download the "I Love Being a Bookworm" Printables

I hope you enjoy this season of love and joy with your sweet children! 

Favorite Valentine Books and Free Bookworm Printable