Give your learning a St. Patrick’s Day twist with these shamrock themed math (and a little bit of literacy, too) printables and game ideas. Shamrocks are such a fun shape and they can easily be incorporated into tracing, counting and … Read More ...
Make Your Own Kinetic Sand
When my daughter was younger, like a lot of kids, she was really into sensory experiences. We made cloud dough and colored rice and pasta, and SO much homemade playdough I actually wrote multiple blog posts about it (this … Read More ...
Valentines in Different Languages for Kids to Print or Make
I was looking at different Valentines that kids can print or make the other day, and I came across a set of printable Spanish language valentines, which would be so cute for a Spanish teacher to give out, or just … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Activities and Decor for the Classroom
Looking for some easy activities for the classroom to do around Valentine’s Day, or need some new ideas for classroom decor to show your kiddos some love? Check out these posts full of great (and simple) ideas.
Easy Valentine’s Day Math Activities
Adding a little Valentine’s Day to the mix makes math games even more fun. Check out these great, easy, printable and free options to use in the classroom, in your math center or at home.
These Valentine’s Day ladybug printables … Read More ...
Easy Sensory Activities for Valentine’s Day
Sensory activities are fun all the time, but it’s extra fun to give yourself the challenge of making them to go with holidays, seasons and themes.
When my daughter was younger I had a lot of fun making her a … Read More ...
Printable Valentine’s Day Coloring and Activity Pages
Coloring pages are great to have in the art center in the classroom or to keep on hand at home for when you need a little something to do. I used to like to print out coloring and activity sheets … Read More ...
Use What You Have for Valentine’s Themed Fun
Sometimes making learning activities that go with a holiday means going out and buying lots of holiday-themed items, which isn’t great for your budget or the environment. While all those heart-shaped things are cute, there are things you can do … Read More ...
Year of the Rabbit Craft Ideas
As I mentioned the other day, 2023 is the year of the rabbit in Chinese astrology. Because it’s a 12-year cycle, you are a rabbit if you were born in 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963 or 1951 (and so on).… Read More ...
Easy Activities for Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year (also sometimes called Chinese New Year) is coming up (January 22 in 2023), and it’s a great opportunity to get kids interested in a bit of Asian culture.
One of the most common symbols of Lunar New … Read More ...
Easy Clothespin Dolls and Felt Learning Activities
Sometimes simplicity is a great thing when it comes to kids activities. Simple often means that things are open ended, that you can use materials in different ways, and that kids can come up with their own ways to play … Read More ...
Northern Lights Pastel Art Activity
This pretty northern lights art project is a great way to talk to kids about why the northern lights happen, color mixing, using pastels and more.
If you have a set of pastels already this is a quick prep … Read More ...
Activities and Ideas for the 100th Day of School
Celebrating the 100th day of school is a big deal in kindergarten, with kids often collecting 100 items to practice counting to 100, or making a shirt with 100 things on it to commemorate the day. My daughter collected 100 … Read More ...
How to Make an Igloo or Other Snow Structure
If you live somewhere consistently cold and snowy, making an igloo or structure out of frozen bricks is a fun winter activity.
This does take a fair bit of preparation, time for the bricks to freeze, and work making the … Read More ...
Easy Winter Nature Art Activity
If it’s not so cold that you can’t go outside for a few minutes (or you have a stash of sticks in your house/classroom) this winter nature art activity is super cute and easy to do.
Make a tree from … Read More ...