Measurement and time are usually short lived in my room! That is unfortunate, but it is true. We spend a LOT of time on number sense, addition, subtraction, and place value that I feel like these three first grade standards get short-changed: 1. Nonstandard measurement and comparing/ordering of lengths 2. Telling Time to the half […]
In the context of art education, Surrealist games can be a useful tool to disinhibit students and unlock their creativity.More so, they are a valuable component of any open-ended art exploration and a wonderful addition to project-based curriculums.
This printable matching socks game is the perfect activity to keep your toddler entertained and learning through play. Download it for FREE!
Looking for a quick and easy review game? Try Pass the Chicken! Great for any classroom, this blog post shows you how to play the game and gives you a free list of music themed categories to use. FUN for music class or any classroom.
The Fishbowl Game is a fun-filled memory game that combines Charades, Password, and Taboo. It is easy to learn and perfect for large groups, which means
Looking for engaging, musical games to play with your students? Here are a few of my favorite games and activities for elementary music classes, children's choirs, and elementary group classes.
Crossing the midline activities for kids. What on earth are those? Sometimes in the educational world we start speaking a slightly different language than 'normal' people. Not that teachers aren't normal ... though ... you do need to be a little insane to work with small children all day long, don't you? Anyways. I had
These fun drama games and activity ideas are sure to bring hours of fun and laughter to the drama team or department. These games can be used as warm-ups,
Looking for fun latitude and longitude activities for your classroom? Get a free puzzle and learn about my favorite latitude and longitude activities!
Keep your LDS class learning with one of these 10 games
There is nothing more important than a group of people having the ability to work together as a team. That’s why every office should have some fun indoor team
These free animal tracks printable cards are a great way to get your kids outside. They are perfect for the little explorer in your life!
This post explains how teachers can use an academic version of the highly engaging Spoons game to review concepts. Free games included!
Make Ten... A fun and easy card game for kids that reinforces math concepts and uses a regular deck of playing cards. Free printable play mat included!
Preschoolers and toddlers will love moving like things found on the farm with this free printable gross motor farm movement game! Print and play!
These traditional African crafts for kids teach us about the rich and colorful heritage of the African continent! Play games, create art and have fun!
Number sense is CRITICAL in the younger grades. It is so important for my students to be able to understand what numbers mean and their relationship to one another. Once they have a solid number sense they can then build upon their mathematical skills both inside and outside of the classroom. I have a […]
I love finding common items around the house and making games with them. I recently came across a tin of dominoes and put those babies to work! My students LOVE the idea of playing with dominoes even if they are sharpening their math skills while doing so! These games can be played alone or with partners. Partners tend to make them even more fun! Ordering Products Students choose five dominoes, turn them over, and multiply each side together. Order the products from least to greatest or greatest to least. Want to make it a game? Partners order their dominos then find the difference between their greatest number and least number. The partner with the greatest (or least) difference wins. Multiplication War Students begin with dominoes face down. Each student chooses a domino. On the count of three, students turn over their domino and multiply the dots on one side by the dots on the other side. The student with the highest product wins the dominoes. Even/Odd Sort Add, subtract, or multiply the dots on the dominoes then sort the answer by odd or even numbers. Want to make it a game? Before the game begins state a rule. The partner with the most even numbers or odd numbers wins the set. Prime/Composite Sort Add, subtract, or multiply the dots on the dominoes then sort the answer by prime or composite. Want to make it a game? Before the game begins state a rule. The partner with the most prime numbers or the most composite numbers wins. Coordinate pairs Provide students with a coordinate grid. Students plot points using the dots on the dominoes. One side is the x-coordinate; the other side is the y-coordinate. Ordering Decimals Students choose five dominoes and turn them over. One side is the whole number; the other side is the decimal. Order the decimals from least to greatest or greatest to least. Want to make it a game? Partners order their dominos then find the difference between their greatest decimal and least decimal. The partner with the greatest (or least) difference wins. Compare Decimals Students choose two dominoes and turn them over. One side is the whole number; the other side is the decimal. Compare both dominoes. Want to make it a game? Each partner chooses one domino. Then, they compare their decimal. The partner with the greatest (or least) decimal wins. Add or Subtract Decimals Students choose two dominoes and turn them over. One side is the whole number; the other side is the decimal. Add or subtract the decimals. Want to make it a game? Partners compare their sum or difference. The partner with the greatest (or least) sum or difference wins. Compare Fractions Students choose two dominoes and turn them over. One side is the numerator; the other side is the denominator Compare both fractions. Want to make it a game? Each partner chooses one domino. Then, they compare their fraction. The partner with the greatest (or least) fraction wins. Ordering Fractions Students choose five dominoes and turn them over. One side is the numerator; the other side is the denominator Order the fractions from least to greatest or greatest to least. Want to make it a game? Partners order their dominos then find the difference between their greatest fraction and least fraction. The partner with the greatest (or least) difference wins. For a printable version of these games, you can download it HERE. This printable is perfect to laminate and attach to a loose leaf ring for easy access. Teaching With Simplicity Pinterest Facebook Instagram Teachers Pay Teachers
Teachers need fun ways to help students learn about each other at the beginning of the year. The Guess Who game is great but making sheets for it takes time we dont always have.
Inside: Find free downloads, a detailed gameplay tutorial, and differentiation strategies for playing Taco Tuesday with your middle and high school Spanish classes.
Any party celebrating the anticipated arrival of a new bundle of joy is sure to be a happy one, and gender reveal parties where it will be announced whether that bundle is a boy or girl are the most exciting! Keeping everyone busy before and after the big reveal is important to keep guests entertained.
Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!
Want a fun, no-prep multiplication facts game to use in your math centers tomorrow? Read about how we've "mathified" the popular squares game to practice multiplication facts!
These are the 11 best easy card games that are actually super fun to play! These are perfect for kids and adults, so the whole family with enjoy them.
My kids love to play this fun game! The game of SKUNK, that is!
Learn how to play this fun place value game and download your free Place Value Yahtzee score sheets.
A deck of cards is a necessity for every math class, and one of the easiest ways to add in a fun learning activity! Check out these 7 math games for kids.
Use these ten kindness games to teach kindness and kindness concepts in a fun, silly, hands-on way that kids will love to play.
Learn the best parachute games for kids! If you want the best group games for kids, try these fun cooperative parachute games!
This resource covers information on the proprioceptive sense and includes proprioception sensory activities for kids.
Games to play when teaching about the parable of the Prodigal son, as found in Luke 15. A variety of games for different age groups and spaces.
Playing games makes Math even more fun! Head over to the blog to snag a bunch of FREEBIES!
Looking for games you can play with groups when teaching about the good samaritan as found in Luke 2? Part of a range of Good Samaritan resources onsite.
Play 2048 Billie 💕 online with sound effects and UNDO feature. Use your arrow keys to move the tiles. When two tiles with the same image of 2048 Billie 💕 touch, they get promoted!
So, I invented a new game today. It was completely necessary at the moment. It requires zero prep and zero materials (other than a class list). It. Works. Like. Magic! The name of the game is 'Last Kid Standing'. How
Classroom team-building games are a must at the start of a new school year! Here are 16 of my favorite icebreakers and classroom team-building activities!
I have the absolute BEST set of Free Dinosaur Printables to share with you today! And I'm not even exaggerating; these dinosaur printables are absolutely beautiful and incorporate literacy, numeracy, vocabulary building, and more. You'll also be able to play lots of fun games with them, like a matching game, Go Fish, and Guess Who!
