Things to Do: May 2026

Things to Do: May 2026

The May 2026 learning calendar offers resources of all kinds for planning a new year and enjoying the summer!

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Things to Do: May

We are updating our May learning calendar for 2026. In May we wrap up the year, take a well-needed break, begin planning for a new year, and get ready to enjoy summer! You’ll find all kinds of resources to help you enjoy this fun time of year, including:

  • 34 learning activities you can do with your preschooler.
  • 24 free eBooks.
  • 18 tips for remaining creative and inspired.
  • 16 tips to help you build a better writer.
  • 15 favorite finds.
  • 14 of our free units including tornado safety, comets, and how glass is made.
  • 10 things to put in your nature journal.
  • 10 evaluation interview questions: how did it go this year? Ask the child!
  • 8 things to make time for — no matter what method of homeschooling you use.
  • 7 ways to develop an independent researcher.
  • 7 scopes and sequences with tips on how to use them.
  • 7 easy summer learning strategies.
  • 5 activities covering drawing animals to practicing writing skills.
  • 5 tips for making curriculum choices easier.
  • 3 book studies.
  • 2 poem studies (limericks and one for Mother’s Day).
  • And ideas for enjoying Memorial Day!

Updated links. Lots of new resources. Enjoy!


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