
My Family Portrait
Help children draw a family portrait so they can describe their home life to their teachers.
Print this page and encourage children to draw a picture of their family. Write their thoughts in the blanks. Siblings can also do this activity together—encourage everyone to share their answers. How are the answers similar or different?
Children can take the completed page to school to share with their teachers and classmates, to help strengthen the home-school connection.

Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!

Look Up, Look Down

Counting Outdoors: Memory Match
A concentration-style counting game featuring things children see in the natural world.

A Walk Around the Block
An article exploring opportunities for outdoor learning.

Focus & Observe
An article on building science skills with a fun and simple prop.

Sesame Street Back to School Music Playlist
This curated playlist is perfect for both little learners and educators alike! A mix of energetic hits and mellow tunes sets the mood for getting into the learning groove.

Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!