Although May signals the end of the school year, it’s also the perfect time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in your classroom. This has become a staple to many places, and just like most other cultural holidays, the true meaning has been lost. Use my ideas below to help teach your students the real story […]
Earth Day is an annual celebration that is dedicated to raising environmental awareness. Communities around the world use a variety of celebrations from planting new trees, running 5K races, or picking up trash throughout neighborhoods. Earth Day provides teachers and parents with the opportunity to teach children how to care for the world around them. […]
Halloween is coming up, and you know what that means, it’s time to start planning for fun Halloween themed activities and lessons. Maybe even a classroom party. I love any reason to celebrate with my students. But with all of this prep, don’t forget the most important part- your costume! Dressing up in a costume […]
Easter is fastly approaching and if you need something for the kids to do this Easter Sensory Bin is perfect. Easy set up that provides tons of imaginary and creative play. What are sensory bins used for? Sensory Bins allow children to play and learn using their senses. They explore, learn, create and imagine all […]
Easter is approaching and there are so many traditions involved. One tradition is dying easter eggs. Pinterest has thousands of ideas for dying easter eggs, however, I love this one. Dying Easter eggs with Shaving Cream is simple and friendly for kids of all ages. Can you eat eggs that are dyed with shaving […]
This Easter Basket Craft is just what we need right now! A little bit of fun for the kids to let their minds be creative. Related: Magic Milk Science Experiment This cute art project can be done in class or at home. Simple printable templates and easy to follow directions make this a huge hit for […]
Did you know that Earth Day is right around the corner? I bet you are excited to dig into the various projects coming up. Before we head into those projects, let’s get started on some really fun Earth Day Activities. These activities will work great for learning all about Earth Day. Whether you’re a teacher […]
Are you wanting to do something fun for St. Patrick’s Day? This Leprechaun Beard Weave Activity is so much fun for kids to make. Leprechauns are on this green holiday and nothing is more fun than putting together a craft that is green-themed. Weaving is also a really good project for kids to do. It […]
Abe Lincoln is well known for his stovepipe hat. In any picture he’s in, he is most likely wearing that hat. It’s amazing! It is also what inspired this Abraham Lincoln Hat Weave craft. This craft is great because there is so much history to go with it. Not only can you do a fun […]
Winter is here and that means it’s time to put together an awesome winter sensory bin. This type of bin is going to have lots of fun stuff in it that your kiddos can enjoy. In the wintertime, all kids get a little finicky because they can’t just go outside and play in the sunshine. […]
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