November 4, 2024
Tomorrow, Maine will vote on whether to adopt a version of the original state flag. The 1901 Maine state flag featured a pine tree and the North star, but the state shifted to a military-style flag (the flag we all know today) in 1909. We’ve created a fun coloring page to help kids learn about […]
November 1, 2024
Living in Maine, we’re lucky to be surrounded by plenty of lush, green forests. We know many of the trees that stay green year-round are conifers, but which ones are they, exactly? With the recent vote around possible adoption of a version of Maine’s original state flag, which features an Eastern White Pine, you and […]
October 17, 2024
We know that this has been such a challenging year for many families – LOTS of big kid energy and very few places to get it out! Looking for some fun at-home ideas to get the wiggles out? How about a backyard obstacle course? In this guide we’ve put together ideas for every age on […]
September 18, 2024
As a parent, grandparent or caregiver, one of the best ways to support your student’s future is by teaching them about money from an early age. Whether your young student is just starting to understand the value of a dollar through chores and allowances, or your pre-teen is beginning to think about financial independence and […]
September 11, 2024
“What kind of cloud is that?” Have you ever been outside or in the car with your child and they’ve asked you this? If rain is in the forecast, it may be a simple question to answer, but if you’re rusty on your weather facts, you may be left scratching your head. Not to worry, […]
May 22, 2024
Here’s something we can all agree on: The world needs more kindness. For children, learning how to be kind to others starts at an early age – and often begins with close observation of the adults around them. How do the adults in their lives treat others? How are they treated in return? While kindness […]
December 20, 2023
A new year is here, offering a fresh perspective on learning & saving! Parents will soon be gathering their documents for tax season, new budgets are being made, and the 2024 financials are being considered. But kids have a lot on their minds too! Many children have likely received monetary gifts over the holidays and […]
December 19, 2023
Setting and achieving goals is an important life skill for kids to learn. As we near the end of 2023, you’re likely thinking about your own goals – maybe you set some goals or New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of the year or are actively working towards achieving something right now. Setting goals and […]
December 5, 2023
Cold winter weather has arrived and if you look up at the sky, you may spot geese flying south for the winter. Looking around you, you may spot people bundled up in warm hats and mittens as they hurry to-and-from their destinations. Walking through the park or in your back yard, you may see busy […]
November 9, 2023
The holiday season has arrived and with it, road trip season! Curb the chorus of “Are we there yet” with our latest printable: a road trip activity sheet! On the printable sheet below, you’ll find a fun game of I-spy, a license plate-spotting activity, and a coloring game – enough to keep your kiddo busy […]
Join our email list and stay up to date on blogs, activities, resources and more from the Alfond Scholarship Foundation and the Alfond Grant!