Bastille Day is the national day of France, celebrated on July 14 each year. It commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, a major event of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison in Paris that … Read More ...
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Fun Cow Activities for Kids
Did you know July 11 is Cow Appreciation Day? I guess you might have if you’re a Chick-fil-A fan, since they give out free food on that day if you dress like a cow. For the rest of us, this … Read More ...
Hand Print Crafts for Father’s Day
Cards and crafts involving hand prints and footprints are classic for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and they give us a chance to look back through the years and see how much our kids have grown.
They’re also really easy … Read More ...
Memorial Day Activities for Kids
Memorial Day is an important holiday that honors those who have died in warfare. While it often serves as a fun holiday that marks the beginning of summer, it’s actually quite a somber day, especially for those who have fallen … Read More ...
Arbor Day for Kids
Arbor Day is a day dedicated to the planting and appreciation of trees. It is celebrated on the last Friday in April in the United States. The first Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, in Nebraska. More than … Read More ...
Bus Learning Activities
Here’s another fun holiday you’ve never heard of: April 25 is school bus driver day. It’s as good a day as any to celebrate the drivers who get our kiddos wherever they need to go, but it’s also a fun … Read More ...
Printable Bookmarks for Kids
April 12 is DEAR Day, otherwise known as Drop Everything and Read, a concept made popular by Beverly Cleary’s Ramona books. (It’s April 12 because it was her birthday.)
Reading is worth celebrating all the time, and I thought it … Read More ...
Ways to Use Plastic Easter Eggs in Learning Activities
With Easter upon us you might have an excess of plastic eggs in the classroom or at home. The good news is there are tons of different learning activities you can do with these simple plastic pieces. One year we … Read More ...
Learn about Women Artists
We’ve already talked a bit about women in STEM for Women’s History Month, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some female artists, too. Kids can learn about the women, see their art and even … Read More ...
Learning about Women in STEM
It’s Women’s History Month, but if we’re being honest we could do a better job of teacher our kids about the amazing accomplishments of women in history throughout the year. I decided to highlight women in STEM today but it’s … Read More ...
Learn about Telling Time
It’s just about time for Daylight Saving Time to start in most of the United States (and it’s coming up in other places soon), so it seems like a good time to talk about time.
As an aside, if … Read More ...
Dr. Seuss Math Activities
Just because Dr. Seuss 
is celebrated with reading, doesn’t mean you can’t add a Seuss spin to other classroom activities. There are lots of great math games and activity ideas out there! Here are a few easy ones to check … Read More ...
Literacy Activities to Celebrate Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss’ birthday 
is celebrated as Read Across America Day (or week) in early March. It’s a great time to have fun with rhymes and Seuss-style silliness. Here are some great literacy activities inspired by Dr. Seuss.
If your little … 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.
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 ...