Ideas and resources
Hanukkah starts this year on Christmas Eve, so it’s a great time to incorporate a little spinning science and other Hanukkah crafts and activities into our learning.
Share it Science has a great post about spinning dreidels and other tops… Read More ...
It seems like the Christmas season more than any other brings out the creativity in teachers and proponents of playful learning. There are so many fun themed things you can do related to snowmen, Santa, elves and so much more.… Read More ...
Activity centers are a great way to give kids a little something extra to explore in the classroom or as a time filler at home. Centers are perfect for playing with while you’re cooking dinner or writing blog posts, and … Read More ...
It’s always fun to integrate the holidays and seasons into what you teach or the playful learning activities that are available for your kids or students to explore, which is why I love seasonal STEM and engineering challenges.
Plans for … Read More ...
One of the fun things about teaching during the holidays is getting to learn about traditions that come from other parts of the world from where you live. My daughter’s class last year learned about the Feast of St. Nicholas … Read More ...
When I first saw this paper Christmas tree craft from Krokotak, I thought it would be a great project for little ones learning to cut straight lines.
The tree is made by cutting strips, but not cutting all the way … Read More ...
This is such a great idea! There are a lot of sensory experiences surrounding the holiday season, so why not make a little five senses book to celebrate them?
The DIY from Life Over Cs includes printables you can use, … Read More ...
This free printable is perfect for small Christmas gifts or in-class activities. The printable file comes in a black n white version for coloring in at home or in the classroom or you can print off a ready-made color version. … Read More ...
An easy way to get kids active and learning outside is to go on a scavenger hunt. My daughter loves doing nature walks and observing things (here’s one we did in the fall that includes seeing, hearing and collecting items … Read More ...
So Santa delivered an iPad this Christmas and after many gasps you have realized that watching an overpriced product drop to the floor is heart wrenching. Here is a round up of 9 of the BEST ipad covers. This … Read More ...
Forget the over priced store bought tutorials how about making some of your own? These Lego Christmas projects have already been worked out for you. Simply print off the instructions and start creating these Lego Christmas projects for Free. Free … Read More ...
Today, we have two craft ideas inspired by our kids favourite characters out of Disney Junior! The Mickey and Minnie Believe Sign and Sofia the First Tree Decoration.This project has two of the best things in life – Chocolate and Quotes. Put the two things together and wrap them up in a FREE printable and you have yourself the cutest last minute Christmas gift. You could pop … Read More ...
Entertain the kids with these Minecraft Snowflakes. I think there are most likely to be used by the geeks out their than the kids. We don’t actually make snowflakes in our house but these just might interest the kids.
Christmas Activities don’t have to be expensive or time consuming. Let the kid’s loose on this Christmas tree. It would be a perfect Busy activity on the kitchen fridge or door, whilst you prepare some food. Washi tape is available … Read More ...
