I love, LOVE this idea for a Black History Month project for middle school kids from Jenny Knappenberger. She has a set of 30 printable hexagonal blocks that include the name and portrait of an inspiring Black figure from history, … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Counting Scavenger Hunt
Whether your kids are at home or in a classroom, there’s still a lot of Valentine’s Day fun that can be had. This easy printable Valentine’s Day counting scavenger hunt is pretty low prep and a fun way to get … Read More ...
Learning about Garrett Morgan
It’s Black History Month, and it’s a great time to learn about people who might not be as well known but who definitely deserve a place in the history books.
Example: Garrett Morgan. His inventions included a revamped sewing machine, … Read More ...
A Lesson Plan for the Inaugural Poem
Most people I know were stunned — in a good way — by the inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman. Her poise was astonishing for someone so young, and her words were stirring in just the way we needed in that moment.… Read More ...
Black History Month Puzzle Pieces
These Black History Month puzzles from Look We’re Learning are a great way to get kids learning about historical figures they might not know about yet.
The set includes politicians like John Lewis and Barack Obama, artists like Billie Holiday … Read More ...
Printable Ox Headband to Celebrate the Year of the Ox
As we approach the Year of the Ox, it can be fun to throw in some Chinese New Year crafts and activities to help your kids learn about the holiday.
(If you need help with the basics of the Lunar … Read More ...
Paper Fortune Cookies for Kids to Make
OK, fortune cookies are an American invention, but they are so associated with Chinese food in our minds that it seems like a fun addition to a Chinese New Year celebration.
It’s easy for kids to make fortune cookies … Read More ...
Printable Chinese Zodiac Coloring Pages
The Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is coming up soon (Feb. 12) and if you’d like to bring a little celebration to your art area (or for kids at home) these printable Chinese zodiac coloring sheets from Kiddy … Read More ...
Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
King Day is typically a time of service and reflection on what each of us can do to help make our communities better places, as well as discussions of racial equity and how our nation still falls short of … Read More ...
How to Make Paper Plate Snowflake Art
Simple lacing and sewing projects are a great way for kids to practice their fine motor skills, and they can make some really cute projects in the meantime.
Paper plates make a great base for lacing projects because they are … Read More ...
Snowflake Math Factors
When kids are learning multiplication, its important for them to learn the different factors for multiplication (meaning, for instance, that you can get 12 by multiplying 12×1, 6×2 and 3×4).
Look We’re Learning combined learning math facts with winter decor … Read More ...
Salt Crystal Snowflakes
Once you know about how to make salt crystals, you will realize that you can make them grow on any sort of shape you like. We’ve done it with alphabet letters, spirals and other shapes.
MomBrite has a tutorial for … Read More ...
Among Us Craft Using TP Rolls
My kid isn’t into it, but pretty much everyone she knows is playing Among Us these days. Doing Among Us crafts might be a way to get kids interested in arts and crafts who might not otherwise be, or encourage … Read More ...
How to Mix Skin Tone Paint
Mixing paints to make different colors is a lot of fun, and when it comes to painting self-portraits its important to be able to mix different skin tones for different people.
Art Bar has a great blog post and video … Read More ...
New Year’s Journal for Kids (or Adults)
New Year’s is a great time to reflect and look ahead for the year to come. This printable journal from Kitchen Table Classroom is a great way to get kids thinking back on the good things that might have happened … Read More ...