Eid al-Fitr, the celebration of the breaking of the fast after the holy month of Ramadan, is coming up May 12, and whether you are of Muslim faith or just want to learn more about different cultures, this Eid coloring … Read More ...
Learn about Ramadan and Make Ramadan Crafts
Ramadan is an important month in the Islamic calendar, and teaching kids about Ramadan is a great way to introduce religious and cultural experiences that they might not be familiar with.
Looking for more resources for Ramadan? Check out these … Read More ...
Ramadan Lantern Crafts
The holy month of Ramadan begins on April 12, and lanterns are an important symbol of this time of year as they symbolize light and hope. Homes are often decorated with lanterns during this month, and making lantern crafts is … Read More ...
Learning about Holi
Holi is a holiday that I never heard much about until a few years ago, but it’s a great one to celebrate with your kids. Holi
is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring and the triumph of good over evil.… Read More ...
Learning about Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges is a great historical figure for kids to learn about during Black History Month because her moment of fame came when she was a child.
(If you don’t know about her, check out this quick biography. She … Read More ...
Black History Month Collaborative “Quilt” Project
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 ...
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 ...
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 King’s … Read More ...
Kwanzaa Printables and Other Resources
If you’re still looking for projects and resources for teaching kids about Kwanzaa, check out the Kwanzaa page at Kid Sparkz.
You’ll find a few few printables including a cut and paste poster, a K is for Kwanzaa coloring page, … Read More ...
PowerPoint for Learning about Kwanzaa
If you want to teach your kids about Kwanzaa (whether literally your kids or the children in your classroom) this PowerPoint presentation from Rayas Store at Teachers Pay Teachers is a great place to start.
It’s a 17-page presentation that … Read More ...
Hanukkah Coloring Pages to Download
Whether you need something to entertain the kids while the Hanukkah preparations are happening or you want to introduce the holiday and its symbols to kids who don’t know about it yet, these Hanukkah coloring pages are super cute.
They … Read More ...