Free printable world history coloring pages, vintage clipart, literature lessons

September is National Literacy Month. Reading is about more than just decoding text: it's about engaging with books. A good way to do that is hands-on literature-based activities. Here are free printable world history coloring pages from Karen's Whimsy. Explore world literature, cultures, people, time periods, civilizations, works of art, literary and historical figures and events.Free printable world history coloring pages, vintage clipart, literature lessons

Free Printable Chinese New Year 2014 Year of the Horse Greeting Cards

I confess that from child to adult, I've always loved Chinese culture. As a teacher and homeschool parent, I immerse my students in world history and traditions. Chinese New Year 2014 begins January 31. It's Year of the Horse. Here are free printable crafts, coloring and greeting cards to CNY. These websites have Chinese zodiac crafts, Kung Fu Panda coloring,Free Printable Chinese New Year Coloring Pages, Crafts and Activities. There are animal crafts, party decorations, too.

Free Printable Cinco De Mayo and Mexico Coloring Pages

 Cinco de Mayo, or Fifth of May, celebrates the victory of the smaller Mexican army over the mighty French juggernaut, in the Battle of Puebla, 1862. Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Independence day, but many Hispanics celebrate it. Here are free printable coloring pages for Cinco de Mayo. Commemorate the Mexican cultural celebration Cinco de Mayo with free printable crafts, coloring pages and lessons. Use these free printable activities in the classroom, homeschool, 4H, Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops and church groups. If you're Latino, print and use for greeting cards or make and send to Hispanic friends. Free Printable Cinco De Mayo and Mexico Coloring Pages

Chinese New Year of the Snake Greeting Cards to Print

I confess that since childhood, I've always been fascinated with different cultures. As a homeschooler and teacher I practice cultural immersion with my students. We read books, simulate festivals, listen to musics, explore dress and traditions, make crafts and  sample foods from places around the world. Chinese New Year is a great holiday to explore. CNY, or the Spring Festival (including the Lantern Festival) begins Feb. 10, 2013. It's CNY Year of the Snake. Here are free printable crafts, greeting cards, coloring pages and activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year. These websites have Chinese zodiac crafts, animal crafts, party decorations, Chinese New Year greeting cards and coloring crafts galore. The 12-year rotating Chinese calendar focuses on a different animal of the zodiac. Use the calendar at the left to determine animal year and facts. Wish friends "Gung Hay Fat Choy!" for a happy, prosperous new year! Chinese New Year Printables

Free Printable Diwali Cards

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is a five-day festival celebrated by Sikhs, Hindus and Jains around the world. Diwali 2012 will be celebrated November 13-17 in the western calendar. Diwali means "garland of lights" (or row of lights) in Sanskrit and is referred to as the "Festival of lights." In the Indian calendar, Diwali is celebrated in late Ashwin (September-October) and ends in early Kartika (October-November). It is customary to send greeting cards. Here are Free Printable Diwali Cards, Rangoli Crafts

Free Printable Rosh Hashanah Cards

Rosh Hashanah begins the Jewish new year. It's a two-day festival and kicks off the Days of Awe leading up to Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement (the holiest day in the Jewish year). Rosh Hashanah falls in Tishri on the Hebrew calendar. On the western calendar, Rosh Hashahah is observed on September 17-18, 2012. Here are free printable greeting cards and clipart to send to Jewish friends or to exchange. Work with seniors or in a nursing home? Be sure to print some for elderly Jewish people. They love getting cards and are sometimes forgotten. Homeschoolers or school groups may wish to make cards and send them to elderly Hebrew friends as a service project. If you speak Hebrew or Yiddish, you can have this blog translated in those languages. L'shana Tova! Free Printable Rosh Hashanah Activities

Free Printable Eastern Orthodox Catholic Coloring Activities

September 1 marks the Eastern Orthodox Church's new liturgical year. The Christian Orthodox church, whose branches include Russian, Ukrainian, Slavic, Slavonic and Greek Orthodox, is linked to the Byzantine Church. The eastern rite churches follow most of the same practices as the Christian Catholic church, such as veneration of saints, icons, holy relics and martyrs. Here are free printable coloring pages, activities and lesson plans to celebrate Orthodox new year. Use coloring pages and crafts as greeting cards and send to Orthodox friends. Wish them "Happy New Year!" Seniors particularly love getting greeting cards on holidays. Free Printable Eastern Orthodox Catholic Coloring Activities

Free Printable Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr and Islamic Greeting Cards and Activities

For Muslims, Ramadan is holy season marked by prayer, fasting and abstinence. Ramadan, in the Islamic calendar is a month-long observance, falling roughly in the month of August. Ramadan began on July 21 in 2012. It will end with the celebration  of Eid ul-Fitr (also called Eid al-Fitr or Lesser Eid) on August 19 (my birthday--I'm blessed). Greater Eid or Eid al- Adha is celebrated on Oct. 26. This celebrates the great sacrifice of Abraham in offering up his son Isaac. Here are free printable activities to help children explore Ramadan and Lesser Eid,  including printable greeting cards. Free Printable Ramadan and Islamic Activities for Children

Free Printable Jewish Passover lessons

Passover, or Pesach, is a seven-day Jewish holiday observance. It generally falls in April in the western calendar. In 2012, Passover will be celebrated beginning at sundown Saturday, April 6 and lasting through Friday, April 14. On the Hebrew lunisolar calendar (which is based on both moon phases and solar cycles), Passover is celebrated on Nissan 15-22. Here are resources for Jewish kids and parents to explore and celebrate Passover more fully. There are links for greeting cards and celebration activities. These activities can help non-Jewish families understand and experience Hebrew traditions, too. The links in this article are for Rosh Hashanah but contain activities for passover as well. Read more at Jewish Passover lessons and activities for families

Free Printable Chinese New Year Greeting Card Crafts, Color Your Own

Free Printable Chinese New Year Crafts and Lesson Plans The Chinese New Year is celebrated on the Gregorian (western) calendar on February 10 in 2013. 2013 is the Year of the Snake in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac rotation. Here are free printable greeting card crafts to celebrate the Chinese New Year. These websites have many free printable Chinese New Year crafts, including paper lanterns, 3D paper cut and paste animal crafts featuring Chinese zodiac animals, party decorations, party hats, toys, greeting cards and Chinese symbols. Click here for free printable CNY fun!

Free Printable Diwali Activities, Rangoli Crafts

Free Printable Diwali and Rangoli Crafts and Activities Diwali, also called Deepavali and Divali, is a five day festival celebrated by Hindus and followers of Jainism and Sikhism. Diwali 2011 is celebrated starting October 26 in the western calendar. Here are free printable Diwali crafts and activities. Diwali means 'row' or 'garland of lights' in Sanskrit and is referred to as the 'festival of lights'. In the Indian calendar, Diwali is celebrated in late Ashwin (September-October) and ends in early Kartika (October-November) according to When-Is.com. Free Printable Diwali Greeting Cards

Free Printable Advent Calendar Craft Activities

Looking for a cute Advent countdown to Christmas calendar? Here is a complete free printable advent calendar, countdown to Christmas activity featuring teddy bears labeled from 1-25. This Christmas countdown craft can be adapted in many ways for religious and secular advent calendars. free printable advent calendars

Free Printable Diwali Rangoli and Craft Activities

Diwali, also called Deepvali and Divali, is a five day festival celebrated by Hindus and followers of Jainism and Sikhism. Diwali 2012 is celebrated from November 7-13 in the western calendar. Here are free printable Diwali crafts activities. Free Printable Diwali and Rangoli Crafts and Activities

Free Printable Patriotic Greeting Cards for Veterans Day

Free Printable 4th of July Cut and Paste Paper Crafts and Activities Remember,the 4th of July is a very special holiday for veterans and senior citizens. Perhaps you could make some of these crafts for an elderly shut-in neighbor? If you are lucky, they will share their 4th of July memories! Read More

Free Printable Cinco de Mayo Greeting Cards

Free Printable Cinco De Mayo and Mexico Coloring Pages Cinco de Mayo, Fifth of May, celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French juggernaut, in the Battle of Puebla, 1862. While not the Mexican Independence Day, many hispanic people celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a favorite national holiday.  Here are free printable Cinco de Mayo coloring pages. Use as greeting cards and send to Latino friend! Free printable Cinco de Mayo Cards

Free Printable Hanukkah Greeting Cards and Crafts

Free Printable Hanukkah Crafts, Games, Puzzles and Activities Hanukkah or Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins at sundown in November or December on the western calendar. Hanukkah is always the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar. Here are free printable crafts and activities to celebrate Hanukkah. Read More

Free Printable 3D Greeting Cards

Here are free printable 3D popup cards. There are cards and crafts for life event parties (quinceanera, bat mitzvah, bar mitzvah, first communion, baby's birth, birthday, retirement, wedding). There are gobs of holiday goodies for every US national holiday and world holiday. Free Printable 3D Greeting Cards

Free Printable Rosh Hashanah Activities

Free Printable Rosh HaShanah Activities Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year and will be celebrated on September 17, 2012 of the western calendar. Rosh HaShanah precedes Yom Kippur in the Jewish calendar in the month of Tishri. Here are printable activities for Rosh HaShanah. free Rosh Hashanah cards

Free Printable Easter Cards

Free Printable Easter Cards Vintage greeting cards are not only beautiful and collectible, they evoke positive feelings. Here are free printable vintage greeting cards from different internet websites. You can print greeting cards for all religious, patriotic and national holidays. Enjoy this beautiful artwork. Greeting Card and Post Card Museum. free printable Easter greeting cards

Free Printable Easter Holiday Cards, Clipart

Free Printable Easter Cards, ecard Here is a great site for holiday ecards! Many free selections, free printable crafts, clipart and great gift ideas as well and no fees to join. All religious holidays, national and patriotic holidays. Plus holidays from around the world. Lent, Easter and much more! free secular Easter cards