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 ...
Learn about Canada for Kids
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.
Canada Basics
- Canada is made up of 10 provinces
Passover Crafts for Kids
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 ...
Women’s History Month Game for Kids
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 ...
Book Review: Easter
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 ...
Holi Crafts for Kids
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 ...
Mardi Gras Classroom Party Ideas
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 ...
Learn about Cameroon for Kids
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 ...
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
It’s just about time to get out all your green (and rainbow colored!) craft supplies and start making St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Here are a few ideas to get you started, whether you’re making with one kid or a classroom.… Read More ...
Weather Observation in the Classroom
Whenever the weather would get even a tiny bit warmer in the spring, my daughter and I used to start looking for signs of spring like buds on the trees, grass turning green, the first bugs and little wildflowers.
One … Read More ...
Book Review: Shining Bright, Shining Black
Kids and adults alike need more stories of Black excellence all year long, but especially during Black History Month it’s a great time to focus on current and historical figures whose stories should be shared.
St. Patrick’s Day Math Activities
I have written a lot of St. Patrick’s Day posts over the years (see for example, St. Patrick’s Day STEM, leprechaun traps, class party games, shamrock learning activities and printables, just to name a few) but it … Read More ...
Ramadan Crafts for Kids
Making crafts for Ramadan is a lot of fun for kids, because it gives them something to focus on and a way to think about the observance at a time when they might not actually be participating in the fast. … Read More ...
Learn about Cambodia for Kids
Cambodia, officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country in Southeast Asia bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand. Known for the 1970s genocide that took place there, its also home to the largest lake in Southeast … Read More ...
Football Learning Activities
If you live in a city with an NFL team or just like football, now is a great time to add some football themed learning activities into the mix ahead of the big game.
ABCs of Literacy has some cute … Read More ...