Grab some new ideas to host your own classroom elections! Elementary students will have a blast with a voting booth, new books & activities!

Read about ten activities to use in your classroom for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas for your upper elementary students. From STEM challenges to printables these activities cover curriculum and bring engagement to your students.

Fourth and fifth graders are definitely not to young to enjoy games. This post shares some of my favorite Christmas games for the classroom.

Free printable patriotic mazes and activity pages for kids! We've created fun Statue of Liberty Mazes, USA Flag Mazes and US State Mazes for kids! Great for Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veteran's Day.

Celebrate the spooky season without sacrificing the learning.

Grab this free activity for Father’s Day and let your little ones write about their dad, grandpa, or uncle! Makes a great keepsake! You Might Also Like:Father’s Day Activities Poem DedicationFather’s Day Story Starter FreebieSea of Knowledge’s Free Father’s Day Pizza CraftMy Dad’s a Superhero: Writing Prompt Crafts For Father’s Day!

Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).

These free farm printables & Montessori-inspired farm activities are designed for preschoolers through first grade. Perfect for home or classroom!

Free International Dot Day Activity (Creativity Challenges) Teachers, are you looking for some free resources for International Dot Day? Dot Day takes place on September 15th. The inspiration for the day comes from the book, The Dot , by Peter H. Reynolds. In the story, the main charac

For an extensive list of Christmas party game ideas tailored for a diverse array of guests, check out our merry inventory of games and activities!

Use these fun and easy kindergarten STEM ideas in your classroom to spark creativity and curiosity in your students this year.

Get ready for the summer months with our summer activities for kids worksheet. Share your favorite summer foods, summer activities & goals.

Should you introduce letters to your preschooler in their order in the alphabet? Surprisingly, no. There are actually better ways to introduce letters.

I made every one of these printables for my kids and have chosen to share them with you. Most of them are free, those for sale have a ' *' ...

Free Spot the Difference PDF worksheets, black and white and color. Includes some holiday-themed printable pictures; Find the Difference, for kids and adults

Make your own scarecrow with our Build a Scarecrow Printable. A fun & free halloween activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Get your scarecrow template.

30 of the best Valentine’s Day games including great options for kids or adults! Everything from classroom party games to printable ones!

Need some fun Fall art project ideas that are beautiful and keep the kids busy? Our creative collection of amazing leaf art projects for kids is for all ages and makes a beautiful gift or keepsake.

A seriously silly and fun activity my students did at the end of the year-- I am also going to add it to my drawing activity binder for this upcoming school year. All of my grade levels were able to do this, including Kindergarten with just a little extra step by step how-to for them. I'm sure you have seen other versions of these "Roll-A-whatever" drawing activities, I created a blank "Roll-A" template on the computer so I can type titles and categories and then hand draw the rolls. Then I scan the finished one back into the computer and upload/print away! (My monster version was inspired by one created by Expressive Monkey) I HIGHLY recommend investing in foam dice. Makes a world of difference! FYI, one of my kindergarteners did the black and white drawing on top.

Learn about France with this France preschool unit! Activities, crafts, food, songs, etc to give your child a taste of France.

Are you looking for free preschool curriculum? This is the ultimate list of free preschool curriculum to help you make the best choice!

Directed drawing for kids is easy and a fun way to add art instruction to your routine. These tips are perfect to help you have a successful lesson with step by step drawing in the classroom.

Christmas parties in the classroom are so much fun. I am here to give you Christmas party ideas so they will also be stress-free. There is so much to do during the holidays that it's important to keep classroom parties easy, low prep, and affordable for the teacher. Let me help you plan, prep, and have your Christmas class party with ease! My suggestions include using things you already have in your classroom or buying inexpensive items from the dollar store. Make sure you grab the ornament station FREEBIE later in this post. If you need Winter Party Ideas, check out THIS POST.

Learn how to make pretend snow with only 2 simple ingredients. The perfect winter sensory play idea.

Ever felt like your students could benefit from slowing down and taking a moment calm? Well, you're in for a treat. Mindfulness isn't just a buzzword; it's a game-changer. It's about hitting the pause button, taking a deep breath, and diving into the magic of the present moment. And here's the kicker – it's not just for adults; it's for kids too! So, picture this: A classroom where calm reigns supreme, thoughts find their chill, and focus becomes a superpower. That's the power of mindfulness. And guess what? We're not stopping there. We're bringing you the tools to create a Calming Corner that'll turn your classroom into a sanctuary of serenity. Let's dive in! (GREAT NEWS! I've put together exclusive FREEBIES for mindfulness. Click here to receive them!) Mindfulness meditation is a way of focusing the mind so that it is fully attending to what’s happening right now, to what we’re doing, and to the space that we’re currently in. Cultivating mindfulness means to be present, to pay attention, and to be aware of our emotions and the way that we respond to them. Recent neuroscience research points to many benefits of mindfulness meditation: ➧ increased focus ➧ a sense of calm ➧ decreased stress ➧ decreased anxiety ➧ improved impulse control ➧ greater empathy for others ➧ improved conflict resolution skills Our students need opportunities to practice mindfulness mediation. Since the human mind often wanders from the present. Our brains have a tendency to become absorbed with thoughts about the past or the future. This kind of thinking makes us anxious. Academic pressure now affects kids as early as kindergarten, resulting in less time for play and other stress-reducing activities. Today’s students are faced with an unprecedented amount of anxiety. The pressure only grows greater in middle and high school. Surveys have found students reporting stress and fatigue as much as 75% of the time. What’s needed is a way to decrease anxiety and help students to manage their emotions. That’s where mindfulness comes in. Infusing moments of mindfulness in the classroom is not only powerful, it’s also quite simple. In general, to practice mindfulness, have students start by bringing attention to their own body. Then, have them breathe in through their noses and out through their mouths. When they notice that their mind has wondered away from the present moment, they should gently bring their attention back to their breathing. It’s also a great idea to intentionally plan moments of mindfulness in the classroom! Here are some simple ways to do just that… 1. A Mindful Moment At the beginning of class, or after a transition, have your students close their eyes and take several deep breaths. Ask them to pay attention to their breathing and what it feels like. 2. A Mindful Break Once or twice during a standard length class, just stop. Have your students stand up and stretch and then sit back down and do 30 seconds of mindful breathing. This takes no more than a minute, and it gives everyone a needed break. 3. A Mindful Quote Use motivational and inspirational quotes to help focus students’ minds during a moment of mindfulness. It’s as easy as sharing a quote, or you can download this free set of mindfulness quotes and put together a container to pull from all year long. If you'd like me to send you a free set of 24 mindfulness quotes and the materials to make a container like above, add your name and email address below: Yes! Please send me MINDFULNESS RESOURCES! 4. Attention Check During a long lesson, stop and ask your students to pause and “check their attention.” Is their mind on what is being done in class, or has it been wandering? This gives kids the chance to deliberately redirect their attention to the matter at hand. 5. Finger Labyrinths Traditionally, labyrinths are used for mediation and relaxation. Often, people walk through labyrinths. Give students the same sensation with finger labyrinths. I’ve made a collection of them that students can use when they need to focus their minds. Students simply trace the spiral paths as they practice mindfulness. Add your name and email address below to receive the finger labyrinths and mindfulness quotes in your email inbox! Yes! Please send me MINDFULNESS RESOURCES! 6. Mindful Closure At the end of class, have students close their eyes and focus on their breathing again. Ask them to think of what they have learned and perhaps congratulate themselves on their progress and accomplishments. As teachers. we have many opportunities to introduce students to mindfulness practices. Of course, one of the most important ways we can do this is by cultivating mindfulness in ourselves. If we, as teachers, are present and aware of our own emotions and responses, we set an invaluable example for our students. Many of these mindfulness activities work well in a Calming Corner in the Classroom. Add the quotes or labyrinths to the calming corner to help students when they need to take a step back and become more present in the moment. Find more ideas for creating a calming classroom environment here. Thanks so much for stopping by! Mary Beth

Father’s Day is a great time to celebrate and honor the special men in students’ lives! With this cute questionnaire, students can answer questions about their dad, uncle, or grandpa and give it to them as a cute keepsake! If you will be out of school by Father’s Day, send it home for students to ... Read More about Free Father’s Day Activity – All About My Dad

Take your kids on a learning adventure with these fun printable monster math activities! From color matching to counting, explore a variety of educational games perfect for kids. Unleash the fun

Set of FREE printable world map choices with blank maps and labeled options for learning geography, countries, capitals, famous landmarks

Learn how to make pretend snow with only 2 simple ingredients. The perfect winter sensory play idea.

During the last weeks or days of school, I am looking for fun ways to celebrate with my students. We have become such great friends, and I want to end the year with a bang! Having end of year theme days during that last week can be so much fun. You can sneak in academics

Looking for some more fun winter art activities for kids? This DIY Snowflake Art Project is a terrific craft for kids to enjoy creating and makes a beautiful keepsake or awesome gifts for loved ones.

Simple and fun Halloween papercraft in 3D. Free printable papercraft template to download for an awesome STEAM project for kids.

My friend, Meredith, shared a great post last week sharing some spooky Halloween STEM fun activities that featured the S in STEM.

This printable Frankenstein Halloween Scissor Skills Haircut Activity is such fun! A great way for kids to enjoy developing their scissor skills this spooky season!

This quick and EASY frankenworms experiment demonstrates baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction with fun halloween activities for October.

If your kids love travel, they will enjoy these free travel themed colouring actvities & worksheets available to download now.