Here’s a fun simple science experiment that uses items you already have in the house and can even have a bit of a Christmas theme.
Combining milk, dish soap and food coloring — the full details are at Little Bins … Read More ...
A Christmas Printable for Practicing Motor Skills
This cute Christmas tree printable from You Clever Monkey is perfect for little ones practicing their fine motor skills. Use the little dots on the tree for the littlest kids to place dots of playdough, while bigger kids can place … Read More ...
Practice Scissor Skills by Cutting Christmas Trees
It’s a wonderful day for the kid crafter when they realize that you can make a Christmas tree out of a triangle.
That simple shape is easy to cut and a great way for little ones to practice their scissor … Read More ...
Quiet a Jingle Bell STEM Challenge
There are so many fun ways to use Christmas decorations in learning activities. We have a whole bunch of jingle bells and we have used them in counting and sorting games, for craft projects and more through the years.
Little … Read More ...
Alphabet Bottle Cap Christmas Tree
I know I’m not the only mom who keeps bottle caps, and every little kid classroom or art area probably has a giant stash of multicolored lids.
This easy activity uses some of those lids in a learning activity that’s … Read More ...
Candy Cane Coding for Kids
Who says you need a computer to learn code? I love this simple idea from Left Brain Craft Brain to use binary code and red and white pony beads to make coded candy canes.
This easy project uses materials … Read More ...
Tons of Free Christmas Printables for Kids
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschooling your kids or just trying to keep your kiddo entertained between activities, this time of year can be tough. The weather isn’t always great, and kids seem to have more things to wait … Read More ...
Jingle Bell Crafts and Activities
I’m not entirely sure how it happened, but I am the owner of a rather large collection of jingle bells. I think I have a whole bag of silver ones and a bag of Christmas-colored ones.
So you know I … Read More ...
Christmas STEAM Activities for Kids
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the school, teachers were looking for things to keep kids interested in being in school.
Whether you’re a teacher trying to get through the next week with her sanity intact or a … Read More ...
Christmas-Themed Lego Mosaics
I love all kinds of Lego challenges, and my daughter is a huge building fan, too, so I’m definitely printing out these Lego mosaics from Childhood 101.
These cute designs feature Santa, a reindeer and a Christmas tree, and allow … Read More ...
Easy and Cute Snowglobe Craft
Here’s a great project idea for art teachers looking for something winter themed but not necessarily Christmas themed to do with kids. Or it would be great fun to do with your own kid at home.
Fireflies and Mudpies has … Read More ...
The Nutcracker Printables and Activities
Part of the holiday season for a lot of people is going to see (or even to perform in) The Nutcracker. It’s fun to read the story even if you don’t have access to a ballet company or another … Read More ...
Christmas Tracing Sheets Make Learning Fun
Have a little one learning to write this holiday season?
Check out the cute Christmas/winter themed tracing sheets from Teach Beside Me. This pack of 12 sheets includes coloring areas and words to trace for the following words:
- light
- wreath
Tinkering Trees: An Easy STEM Activity
Here’s a holiday/winter STEM idea that adults will love trying as much as kids.
Left Brain Craft Brain has all the details for making an invitation to build tinkering trees.
These are pretty easy setup, particularly if you’re at … Read More ...
Candy Cane Counting and Fine Motor Game
Now that it’s almost December it’s time to break out all the holiday-themed activities.
This one is super simple but lots of fun: candy cane counting from Mom Inspired Life.
All you need is pipe cleaners and beads, and kids … Read More ...
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