March 2 is officially Read Across America Day as it celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss, but many schools do a full week of celebrations that might be Seuss-themed, reading themed or both.
Last year I did a bunch of … Read More ...
Learning Activities Using Shamrocks
A while back I shared a roundup of shamrock themed math activities, and I thought it was time to share some more fun learning activities that you can do with shamrocks because they’re such a fun shape.
Make a … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activities
Teachers are always looking for ways to infuse a little more fun into learning, and St. Patrick’s Day gives us a great opportunity to do that, with clover, leprechauns, and everything green. And there are so many fun STEM learning … Read More ...
Books for Black History Month and Beyond
If you’re looking for more people to study for Black History Month and beyond, I have a couple of book suggestions for you. Young, Gifted and Black and Young, Gifted and Black Too by Jamia Wilson and illustrated by Andrea … Read More ...
Presidents Day for Kids
Presidents Day is an American holiday to honor and remember the leaders of the nation. It’s a combination of the celebrations for the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, both of whom were born in February. While they are … Read More ...
Leap Day Activities for Kids
Leap day, that extra day added to February 29 every four years, exists for a very important reason: to keep our calendar in sync with Earth’s actual orbit around the Sun.
A year isn’t exactly 365 days long. It takes … Read More ...
Learn About Argentina for Kids
Argentina is a large South American country (technically the Argentine Republic) that is in fact the eighth largest country in the world.
Argentina Basics
Argentina is the second-largest country in South America, after Brazil. It covers an area of 2,780,400 … Read More ...
Black History Month Activities for Kids
February is known as Black History Month in the United States and beyond, and while of course Black people should be learned about and honored in our curriculum throughout the year, it gives us an opportunity to be more conscious … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Art Projects for Kids
There are so many fun ways to make and decorate hearts and Valentine’s Day themed stuff! These projects are great to do with a class or at home, and they can be used to decorate the classroom or as gifts … Read More ...
Lunar New Year Books for Kids
With Lunar New Year coming up, you might want to read some books about the holiday with your kids at home or at school. (If you’re looking for Chinese New Year activities specific to the year of the dragon, check … Read More ...
Mardi Gras Activities for Kids
Mardi Gras isn’t a holiday that’s necessarily celebrated by a lot of kids, but it’s still fun to bring into the classroom if for no other reason than to bring some color in the middle of winter (beads, masks and … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day STEM Activities
Every holiday gives us an opportunity for new twists on STEM activities, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Whether you want to use candy in your experiments or use other materials, this roundup should get you thinking about fun STEM … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Language Activities
Valentine’s Day is a good time to get kids thinking about expressing their appreciation for other people, and lots of language arts activities this time of year center on that. For younger kids, using heart shapes to reinforce basic concepts … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Themed Math Activities
Valentine’s Day is a great time to incorporate holiday themes in the classroom. We could all use some colors by this time in winter, and the idea of showing love and friendship to everyone in the classroom is one we … Read More ...
All about Antigua and Barbuda for Kids
There are so many nations in the Caribbean that I’ve not heard of or have barely heard of. Antigua and Barbuda falls in that category, so let’s learn together!
Antigua and Barbuda Basics
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent nation … Read More ...