With so much of the United States really cold right now, it might be a fun time to play with frozen water balloons.
Here’s a great explanation of the activity from Exploratorium, but who needs the freezer when the … Read More ...
How to Make Snow Paint
I’m in the part of the United States that is covered in snow right now, and while I’d say it’s too cold to play outside (it was -18 this morning!) kids often don’t agree with adults on when it’s suitable … Read More ...
Sight Word Valentine Game
This is the time of year for hearts everywhere, so why not use heart shapes in learning?
This little activity form Growing Book by Book is a great way to work on sight words with kiddos. Pick words they need … 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 ...
Valentine’s Day Counting Scavenger Hunt
Whether your kids are at home or in a classroom, there’s still a lot of Valentine’s Day fun that can be had. This easy printable Valentine’s Day counting scavenger hunt is pretty low prep and a fun way to get … 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 ...
A Lesson Plan for the Inaugural Poem
Most people I know were stunned — in a good way — by the inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman. Her poise was astonishing for someone so young, and her words were stirring in just the way we needed in that moment.… 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 ...
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 ...
How to Make Paper Plate Snowflake Art
Simple lacing and sewing projects are a great way for kids to practice their fine motor skills, and they can make some really cute projects in the meantime.
Paper plates
make a great base for lacing projects because they are … Read More ...
Snowflake Math Factors
When kids are learning multiplication, its important for them to learn the different factors for multiplication (meaning, for instance, that you can get 12 by multiplying 12×1, 6×2 and 3×4).
Look We’re Learning combined learning math facts with winter … Read More ...
Among Us Craft Using TP Rolls
My kid isn’t into it, but pretty much everyone she knows is playing Among Us these days. Doing Among Us crafts might be a way to get kids interested in arts and crafts who might not otherwise be, or encourage … Read More ...