Make your own cloud viewer with this easy Cloud Spotting Learning Tool! A wonderful weather craft for preschoolers and elementary kids.
Grab a set of marshmallow and toothpick geometry cards to print and build with your kids. It is such a fun way to learn geometric shapes!
Learn more about the science of sound with these sound experiments and musical crafts.
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Rubber band helicopters are easy and fun to make. Learn how you can make one a home, and learn tips to really make them fly!
One of the simplest and coolest ways to see engineering in action is by making catapults for kids. It's a STEM activity you can play with!
Easily teach kids binary using a free binary app and fun binary puzzles! Kids learn and practice binary in a fun, creative, and hands-on way.
Our collection of Germany Crafts for Kids are ideal to help you learn about this amazing country! Perfect for German Unity Day and Oktoberfest!
Teach communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and more to set kids up for their future.
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
How can sound be waves? It is a hard concept for kids. Try these 7 science experiments for kids to SEE sound. Learn the 5 senses with STEM activities.
I LOVE saving figurative language until June - it's such a fun language unit ... and perfect for our "dreaming of summer brains". We finished up our EQAO testing mid week, and this onomatopoeia activity was the perfect break from testing. How fun is that??? Students chose two contrasting colours - one for the background and one for the word and border "bursting out of the page". They also needed newspaper (cut just a fraction smaller that the "bursting out of the page border" and glued the newspaper on top. They glued their word on top of that (we had brainstormed a lot of onomatopoeia words, but for some reason most of them chose SPLAT for their word). I also had them do a little shading under their letters for that little extra POP (see, I know some onomatopoeia words, too). ;) I had seen this awesome idea on Pinterest and followed it back to Artisan des Arts. Her examples are FANTASTIC!! We also wrote simile poems this week. I found a little template HERE for the students to use for their rough copies. When students were finished their templates, I had them write out their good copies, and illustrate a few lines with a small image. I hung these up, too ... LOVING our bulletin board switch up ... even this late in the school year!!! (I have two of these "smART class" bulletin boards side by side in the classroom. 15 more school days left ... I think I can ... I think I can ... Happy Friday!!!
Make science come alive by seeing how the hand works as it moves. They will absolutely love making this Muscle System hand craft for kids!
This fire breathing dragon made from a toilet paper roll is an easy kids craft that uses simple craft supplies. When you blow into the end of the tube the tissue paper looks like flames coming out of the dragon's mouth! Fire Breathing Dragon Craft Add this activity to your crafty bucket list, because it's SO MUCH FUN! And it's ridiculously simple to make. Kids, toddlers and preschoolers will love to see the dragon blowing fire! The photos make me smile, just looking at them. Watch the Video Tutorial Here: (Or scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial and printable
10 genius Science and STEM Activities that use craft sticks to inspire learning in elementary with budget friendly Popsicle Sticks.
This post was originally posted back in 2015 on my blog and has been a popular post since that time. I worked for a decade as a family counselor and elementary school counselor before staying
Learning about the human anotomy is fun and easy for kids with My First Anatomy game. Identify, match, and learn! We are fearfully and wonderfully made!
Kids will love learning about the components of blood with this fun and memorable activity - make a blood model!
The Summer Olympic Games have begun! It's so fun watching people who are so amazingly talented and who love what they do! Since the games started, we've been watching them together as a family in the evenings and really enjoying it! So far my son loves the swimming and is mesmerized by the gymnastics. I think it's great for our kids to watch these athletes achieve their dreams. I also love that they get to hear some of the athletes' stories and learn that their lives haven't always been all that easy and that hard work and dedication can take you so far in life!
Learning about butterflies lends itself nicely to teaching symmetry! Watch this video to see how to do an easy butterfly symmetry lesson and craft.
Introduce kids to the concepts behind curling with this simple printable table-top version.
This simple buoyancy kids' science activity requires just a few common household supplies. Kids will love learning why things sink and float!
Teach your child to recognize and read consonant digraphs /th/, /sh/, and /ch/ with a digraph garden!
Learn how to make a simple Newton's Cradle, the classic science project demonstrating momentum!
Learn the skeletal system for kids with FUN human body projects and ideas for all ages like lego layers of bone, candy spine, and more!
K-1 POETRY UNIT I love teaching poetry to kindergarten and first grade students! Even though I have this labeled as Unit 8 in my Writing Series , I actually teach poetry throughout the entire year. We follow the same routine and students look forward to our poetry week every month.
Is grammar outdated or still necessary for a homeschool education? Learn the pros and cons and find some great, free resources for teaching this often maligned topic.
Write and decode secret spy messages with these cool secret codes for kids. Keep the kids busy making their own secret code with the free printable!
Looking for a fun way to teach 2D shapes? This marshmallow geometry activity will do the trick - and fill your tummy!
Get everything you need to make your habitats and organisms unit come alive! Games, videos and more!
One of my son’s Christmas presents was a the set of How to Train your Dragon books written by Cressida Cowell. I must admit that I when I ordered the set I was not sure if it was going to be…
This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
Download this free and easy-to-use positive self-talk journal for kids (and adults!) who need a boost of confidence and positivity.
This past week, we learned about synonyms. The kids really grasped the concept by mid-week! I am excited to see them start using synonyms...
How to incorporate body awareness activities in your child's daily routine for better proprioception.
[divcol class=”one-half first”] Looking for fun Digraphs Activities and worksheets for Kids? These awesome hands on centers and worksheets work on Beginning and Ending Blends and Digraphs. Children get to fill in the missing digraphs, sort by digraphs and more. The engaging activities keep it from getting too repetative, and encourage fine motor skills in […]
Help your primary grade students explore, learn, and write about landforms. See our hands-on landforms activities plus our culminating writing project!
10 Ways School Counselings Can Help Kids With Worry: Use these strategies to help your students manage their worries at school.
Metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, and more!
