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Print & Play: Mapping Maine’s Counties

Print & Play: Mapping Maine’s Counties

“There are 16 counties in our state: Cumberland and Franklin…” Sound familiar? If you grew up in Maine, you probably learned the Maine Counties Song in school, which means your child likely knows it too! Help them test their knowledge of Maine’s counties with our latest printable: a map of Maine’s 16 counties! Print it […]


Encouraging Your Child’s Interest in STEAM at Every Age

Encouraging Your Child’s Interest in STEAM at Every Age

Does your child love science? Are they a natural at math? Or maybe they light up around tech, like computers or cars. Maybe their artwork is plastered all over the fridge like a homespun Monet. If any of this rings true, S.T.E.A.M. may be an avenue for your child to explore for their future! You’ve […]


Print & Play: Fall Bucket List

Print & Play: Fall Bucket List

Who doesn’t love fall in Maine? Apple picking, leaf peeping, pumpkin patches… there’s just so much to do! Today, we’re celebrating the new season with a free printable fall bucket list for kids. Download it and print it out at home or from your local library, then help your child fill it out with everything […]


Screen-Free Activities to Relieve Back-to-School Blues

Screen-Free Activities to Relieve Back-to-School Blues

Back to school season can be stressful for both kids and parents. For kids, they have the anticipation of new classrooms and teachers, reuniting with friends, and the pressures of homework and extracurriculars on their minds. Parents have all this and more. Safe to say, September is a month of change for the entire family […]


Summer Recipes to Make With Kids

Summer Recipes to Make With Kids

Cooking with kids encourages confidence and independence. When children are involved, they learn how to care for themselves through practice. Plus, studies show that when kids take part in preparing meals, they’re more likely to try and enjoy new foods and flavors. It’s true! And what could be better than something that curbs pickiness? While […]


Print & Play: Bird I.D. Coloring Page

Print & Play: Bird I.D. Coloring Page

Did you know that Maine is home to 292 species of birds? From seagulls to chickadees, to hawks and bald eagles, our native birds offer a fascinating glimpse into Maine’s ecology – and may interest kids exploring future careers in STEM! Your child has likely spotted many of the birds shown on the printable coloring […]


5 Tips for Making Saving for Education a Family Activity

5 Tips for Making Saving for Education a Family Activity

When it comes to saving for your child’s education after high school, every dollar saved ahead of time is a dollar you and/or your child won’t have to borrow and repay with interest later. But being a saver isn’t just a one-time thing, it’s an identity and one you should share with your children. When […]


Print & Play: Choose-Your-Own Summer Adventure!

Print & Play: Choose-Your-Own Summer Adventure!

Every kid does summer differently. One child’s idea of the perfect summer may be reading endless books beneath a shady tree, while another might choose the beach. Whichever way your kiddo leans, there’s an adventure to be had. Help them plan ahead with our choose-your-own adventure-style printable. Simply print it out at home or from […]


6 Summer Jobs for Middle & High School Kids

6 Summer Jobs for Middle & High School Kids

Summer break is just around the corner, and for many middle school and high school-aged kids, they may be thinking about taking on a summer job. Not only can a summer job provide valuable work experience and a way to earn some extra cash, but it can also help teach responsibility, time management, and other […]


Print & Play: Best Summer Ever Checklist

Print & Play: Best Summer Ever Checklist

If your child hasn’t already celebrated the last day of school, they will be soon. Which means they’ve likely been dreaming of summer vacation and all the adventures it will bring for more than a few weeks now – or even months! Help them have the Best Summer Ever with our latest free printable activity, […]


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