When I started writing this post I thought I had never written about learning activities involving frogs before, but clearly I didn’t dig far enough into the archive because on another blog post I found while writing this one was … Read More ...
Learning About El Salvador for Kids
El Salvador, officially the Republic of El Salvador, is a country in Central America bordered by Honduras, Guatemala and the Pacific Ocean. It was historically home to the Maya and then the Cuzcatlecs before being conquered by Spain in the … Read More ...
Make Cutting Cardboard Simple and Safe with the BeaverBot Cutter 2
Just to get it out of the way up front, the good folks at BeaverBot sent me a BeverBot Cutter 2 (the B. Rex model, to be precise) so that I could review it for you but I received no … Read More ...
Learning Activities Using Easter Eggs
This time of year there are plastic Easter eggs everywhere. I cleaned out my attic recently and we had so. many. eggs that I put a bunch in the donation box and we still probably have more than we need. … Read More ...
Book Review: Sparrow’s Easter Garden
For religious people, Easter isn’t just about the one day of celebration, it’s a whole season that can include Lent, the 40 days before Easter that are a time of reflection and sacrifice.
Sparrow’s Easter Garden by Roger Hutchison and … Read More ...
Easter Bunny Themed Learning Activities
Bring a little of the Easter (or spring) fun into the classroom with these Easter bunny learning activities. And be sure to check out these bunny learning activities for more Easter fun, and resources for learning about real rabbits… Read More ...
Pi Day Activities for Kids
Do you celebrate Pi Day? It happens every year on March 14 (3.14) and is a day to honor the most well known irrational number.
Of course we can celebrate by making pie or eating pie, but let’s look at … Read More ...
Learn about Egypt for Kids
Most of us probably know more about ancient Egypt than we do about modern day Egypt (and of course we’ll talk a little ancient Egypt in the activities below) so let’s change that.
Egypt Basics
Egypt is officially the Arab … Read More ...
Learn about the Aztec for Aztec New Year
Did you know that March 12 is considered the Aztec New Year? The holiday is still celebrated by some in Mexico, and even if you don’t have another New Year’s celebration to mark the occasion, it’s a fine time to … Read More ...
How to Celebrate Holi with Kids
Holi is an important holiday in the Hindu faith that is celebrated around the world. It’s a moving holiday based on the full moon, but it marks the beginning of spring and is a triumph of good over evil and … Read More ...
Book Review: I Love My People
I Love My People is a celebration of Black history, cultural contributions and community in verse that’s great in the classroom or at home, during Black History Month or any other time.
The text is written by Kim Singleton with … Read More ...
Fun Ideas for Read Across America
Read Across America began as a celebration of Dr. Seuss, but if you want to go beyond Seuss in your celebrations, or you have older kids who aren’t into his books anymore, there are lots of things you can do. … Read More ...
Fun Pot of Gold Crafts for Kids – St Patricks Day Ideas
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making some fun pot of gold crafts.
Jen Around the World has a cute pot of gold made out of a flower pot and filled with Rolos. This might be one to make for kids … Read More ...
Learn about Ecuador for Kids
Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in South American named for its position along the equator. Let’s learn more about this country.
Ecuador Basics
Ecuador is located in northern South America on the west coast and is … Read More ...
A Black History Month Activity for Older Kids
I was looking around for some different activities for Black History Month this year, and I came across this post from Teacher Noire that includes lots of bulletin broad ideas and other activities from their Teachers Pay Teachers listings.
One … Read More ...