This is such a cute little video for Diwali that will introduce kids to some holiday related vocabulary as well as the sight word that.
The video shows India, an elephant, diya, lantern and other Diwali
themed things. It goes … Read More ...
Paper Lanterns for Diwali and Other Winter Holidays
These paper lanterns from Red Ted Art are so pretty and easy for kids to make (maybe with an adult’s help cutting out shapes).
They were intended to be a craft for Diwali since it is a festival of light, … Read More ...
Easy Diwali Crafts for Kids
There are lots of great crafts associated withDiwali the festival of lights, and making something related to a holiday or celebration that you don’t celebrate yourself is a great entry point (of course these are great for kids … Read More ...
Story of Diwali Printable and Activities for Kids
Diwali
is the Festival of Light in India and is an important and popular festival for Hindus that celebrates the victory of light over darkness. It’s a fun way for kids to learn a little bit more about other cultures … Read More ...
Celebrate Canada Day with a Free Printable Bingo Game
July 1 is Canada Day, and whether you’re Canadian or just looking for a fun excuse to celebrate, it’s the perfect opportunity to bring a little red and white into your summer plans. Even if you don’t live in … Read More ...
Talking about Race with the National Museum of African American History
The National Museum of African American History and Culture recently launched a web portal called Talking about Race, which includes lots of great information for talking to kids or educating yourself about race and racism in the United States.… Read More ...
Children’s Books to Teach about Anti-Racism
Where on Google Earth is Carmen Sandiego?
If you’re of a certain age you probably remember Where in the World is Carmen Sandeigo? the crime-fighting, globe-trotting video game turned TV game show of the 1980s and 1990s.
(There’s also a card game version I bought my daughter … Read More ...
Fun with Hamilton, Kids at Home
If you or your kids are fans of Hamilton: the Musical, you might know about the educational program related to the show known as EduHam. When students attend the show they also go through this program where they learn … Read More ...
Check out the Smithsonian’s Virtual Tours
While we’re all at home at the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, galleries and the National Zoo are closed, there are still plenty of options for taking in some learning from home.
Smithsonian magazine has a list of virtual tours and activities… Read More ...
Chinese New Year Paper Cutting Craft
Celebrate the year of the rat with this simple paper cutting craft.
Start with the simple shape then cut the tummy snowflake-style.
Pink Stripey Socks has all the details of how to make these cute crafts for Chinese New Year.… Read More ...
Make a Paper Rat Finger Puppet
With the year of the rat right around the corner, it’s a fun time to incorporate some rat or mouse learning activities.
These little rat finger puppets from Red Ted Art are super cute and would be fun for little … Read More ...
Printable Chinese Zodiac Wheel
My daughter has always been interested in the Chinese/Lunar New Year celebration and the rituals and stories that go along with it. She and her father are born under the same year, so that part is fun for her, too.… Read More ...
Resources for Teaching about 9/11
My daughter came home the other day talking about 9/11, which is something we’ve never really talked about at home, but is of course a big part of recent American history and something kids do need to learn about.
Whether … Read More ...
Resources for Teaching Kids about Thanksgiving
I think we all have an image in our mind of what the first Thanksgiving might have looked like from books and movies that show somber Pilgrims dressed all in black and native people in blankets and feathers. We might … Read More ...