Hands-on, engaged learning through activities and fun crafts is a staple of grade school classrooms everywhere. This age-appropriate collection of fun ideas, written and vetted by teachers and education professionals, spans the entire school year, including summer. You’ll find activities, games and crafts for kindergarten (and Pre-K) through fifth grade including seasonal and holiday-themed crafts, indoor and outdoor games and activities, classroom decorating ideas, gift ideas and more. In addition to being fun, these educational ideas are always focused on learning too, but don’t tell the kids, as they will be enjoying these creative teaching moments so much, they may not even notice!
Most young children have difficulty learning and understanding the concept of time. It’s the passage of time and the use of clocks that plague them. Once this concept is mastered, children experience a feeling of independence and competence. Here are some facts and activities that make time telling a fun adventure. The History of Time …
Whether your theme is patriotic, constellation, holiday, or achievement, stars are the perfect symbol to use in your classroom. It’s iconic shape has been recognized for centuries and so fun to make as a project. Here are a few star crafts to make with your students. Paper Web Star This star is made with colorful …
Conversation Heart candies are those sweet-talking, heart-shaped confections that have kids of all ages enjoying the sayings and munching for years. Loads of colors, flavors, and sayings that change from year to year; these candies are over a century old. The New England Confectionery Company (NECCO) began manufacturing these hearts around the year 1902, but …
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – a great time to sink your teeth into a study of dental health. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), “cavities are one of the most chronic diseases of childhood in the United States…the good news is that cavities are preventable. “ About 1 of 5 …
Your students will love these ideas for making Halloween containers from recycled materials. They are fun to create and functional. A perfect place for teachers to fill with treats! Here are three to consider with photos and instructions. Monster Halloween Containers Ghouls, goblins, and monsters come to mind during this time of year. Whether it’s …
National Game and Puzzle Week is celebrated from November 21st thru the 27th and National Puzzle Day is January 29th. It’s a time to discover all types of “Arithmetricks" in the classroom by playing games and puzzles in mathematics that stimulate analytical thinking and challenge kids’ problem-solving skills. Below are a few ideas to try. …
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“Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man!" Do you remember this cute story? Role-play this tale and bring spice to your classroom without baking. Make easy gingerbread crafts together to enlighten your students. Paper Plate Gingerbread Man You will need: 2 Small paper plates (not plastic or …
During the holiday season, it’s fun to make unique crafts/toys and learn the history behind them. This weekend I had the opportunity to make vintage crafts at our local historical museum. There were a variety of hands-on projects to enlighten children of all ages – adults too! Here are a few that I felt were …
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Focus on fun as you spotlight one of the season’s favorite animals – the reindeer. Children hear about the famous Rudolph during Christmas and wonder if reindeer can really fly. Teach your students about this animal through reindeer games and other movement activities. Handprint Reindeer Hats Prior to the movement games, invite the children to …
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It’s hard for kids to get back into the swing of school after spring break, mostly because they know that summer vacation is fast approaching. Keep the skills sharp for that final stretch of school with this downloadable reading workbook.
It is easy to become a bit distracted in school during those few weeks between when spring break ends and summer vacation begins. However, history and social studies skills can be honed during spring break using this quick and easy workbook!
The second in a series of two, these worksheets are designed for use in the classroom, for home-schooled students, and for any parent who wishes to reinforce skills at home with their child.
The first in a series of two, these worksheets are designed for use in the classroom, for home-schooled students, and for any parent who wishes to reinforce skills at home with their child.
Here are a few ideas on how to incorporate and use technology to design cool crafts for kids to make during the holiday seasons for school or home.
Get your students in the mood for learning with these seasonal worksheets! Math and science were never so much fun.
Get your students excited about school with these fun seasonal workbooks. This fall-themed workbook includes reading exercises and a social studies lesson about the history of Jack-O-Lanterns.
Are you looking for something special to do with your children? Host a tea party! This will break up their normal routine and at the same time, they may learn important social skills.
In the midst of all of the balloon-giving, candy, and hearts, it might be easy to forget how Valentine’s Day started. It is good to examine the history of Valentine’s Day so that kids can understand where it came from, and how it has influenced our culture.
Kids can have fun celebrating Valentine’s Day with their friends by sending digital Valentine’s or engaging in other creative projects. Here are some ideas.
Many teachers have an interactive white board, but don’t know quite how to use it successfully in the classroom. Here are some suggestions to start off your morning using interactive activities with your white board.
