It’s been a while since I’ve done a post on kite crafts and activities, so let’s see what’s new in this fun genre that’s perfect for the windy days of spring!
Probably the easiest kite you can make is … Read More ...
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It’s been a while since I’ve done a post on kite crafts and activities, so let’s see what’s new in this fun genre that’s perfect for the windy days of spring!
Probably the easiest kite you can make is … Read More ...
One way to make Easter more meaningful for kids with a religious background is to incorporate some religions Easter crafts, which give you time to talk about the meaning of Easter while you create something. (Check out more Easter activities … Read More ...
Cape Verde, also known Cabo Verde and officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean off West Africa. Its islands were formed by volcanic activity and have a combined land area of around 1,557 square … Read More ...
Most schools seem to embrace the bunnies, chicks and eggs part of Easter even if they don’t talk about the religious aspects of the day. Here are some fun Easter activities for preschoolers you can do at school or at … Read More ...
This time of year I get to thinking about spring cleaning, and whether it’s at home or in a classroom, one of the great things to do as the seasons change is to change out centers or materials that kids … Read More ...
Oh No They Didn’t: Remarkable Women takes a lighthearted (or you might say silly) approach to learning about female figures from history and mythology. Written by Eric Huang and illustrated by Sam Caldwell, it’s part of a series of books … Read More ...
Easter and spring are fine times to learn about rabbits, but of course you can do a rabbit unit study any time of year. Here are some resources to help your kiddos learn about rabbits.
Women’s history month is a great time to learn about women’s contributions to the sciences, though it’s great to do this any time of year. Women are historically underrepresented in STEM fields, and learning about female scientists and inventors of … Read More ...
As an American, I feel like I should know more about Canada than I do. No matter where you live, let’s learn about this large country that borders the United States.
Last year I shared some Passover printables and seder plate crafts, but I’ve got a few more Passover crafts for kids to share this year that will make the celebration more meaningful for them.
One of the important symbols … Read More ...
I feel like school (and parents for that matter) has gotten better at recognizing the accomplishments of women throughout history and making sure that kids know that women were involved in science and art and politics and all the other … Read More ...
For kids who haven’t grown up with Easter (and even those who have) reading books about the traditions around the holiday can help young readers know what the holiday is about and what it means to people who observe it.… Read More ...
I’ve written a few times before about Holi, the colorful spring festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. But it feels like this time of year we could all use some colorful crafts and activities, so it’s … Read More ...
What’s not to love about a holiday involving beads and cake? Bring some Mardi Gras fun to the classroom with these Mardi Gras themed classroom party/activity ideas.
Of course for a Mardi Gras party you’ll need some masks. Keep it … Read More ...
Officially the Republic of Cameroon, this country in Central Africa borders Chad, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Republic of the Congo. It also has a coastline on the Gulf of Guinea and is a crossroads of … Read More ...