We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Please see policies for more information.Every spy needs a way to send messages to his partner. The circle decoder is the perfect tool! You can have your kids make their own or print out this one Cut out the circles Arrange from
This was my favorite of our Fascinating Science for Kids experiments...although it only lasted about 20 seconds. The boys, Prince Charming, and I were all
What kid doesn't love parachutes? My boys have gotten so many of those parachuting army men as party favors, I've lost count. And forget trying to untangle the strings. (Ain't nobody got time for that!) The weather may not have been on our side, but with so many rainy days this summer, eventually you just throw caution to the wind and do outdoor activities anyway. And so it was the day we made DIY parachutes. Making these was simple. We had all the supplies we needed around the house. What You Need Disposable plastic (or paper) cup Plastic garbage sack String (we used some tightly twisted yarn) Paper punch Scissors Tape Measure or yardstick How to Make It First we punched holes in the top of the plastic cups, just under the rim. You'll need to punch four holes equal distance apart (approximately). Next we cut one plastic kitchen garbage sack into a 14-inch square. Since we made two parachutes, we measured and cut the bag with it flattened (i.e. two plies) so we had two squares with only a few cuts. Now we cut four 14-inch lengths of string for each parachute. Our oldest son gathered a corner of the plastic square and tied one length of string to it, leaving only a small tail. He repeated this with the other four corners. Then we tied each string to a different hole on the cup. (TIP: Try to keep the tails all the same length so you don't get a lopsided parachute.) Now all that was left to do was to go to a high place and drop those puppies. My sons perched on the landing of our deck and later our yard's play set. They LOVED watching them gracefully float to the ground. My oldest son tucked the parachute in the cup and dropped it to see what would happen. It sank to the ground with lightning speed. That's gravity for ya! How Does a Parachute Work The cup glides slowly down thanks to something known as air resistance (or drag). When air gets under it, the plastic parachute fans out for maximum coverage; this air resistance slows the fall of the object tremendously. This great activity came from Patricia A. Staino's wonderful book Magic Moments: Super Science with Your Kids. Check it out!
Learning how to throw an escape room party for the kids is easier than you think! All you need is a theme, some props, and some great treats for a perfect event!
Build marshmallow and spaghetti towers to learn about strong shapes and stable structures. A wonderfully sticky STEM challenge
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Try these fun and educational activities for kids. Make a volcano, a tornado, glitter jars (like snow globes), giant bubbles, dry ice bubbles, and more.
Our comprehensive guide to birthday party etiquette for kids. Everything you and your child should know about hosting and attending birthday parties.
This easy tart, a classic British dessert, uses sweet cornflakes for texture.
Test your engineering skills with this easy gumdrop bridge STEM challenge. Gumdrops and toothpicks are great fun for bridge building.
Create your own SPY WEEK with these spy and secret code activities for kids! Below, you’ll find activities, crafts, and games with a fun spy theme. This is also a great resource if you’re planning a spy themed camp or birthday party. SECRET CODE ACTIVITIES It’s so fun to send and receive messages in a […]
Geometry resources for teaching and learning mathematics. Fun and visual resources for maths teachers and kids.
Looking for a fun and simple science activity that’s sure to entertain the kids?! In this quick, five minute experiment, little chemists mix up their own homemade bouncy balls.
Get the world-famous elephant toothpaste formula recipe at Steve Spangler Science. Find instructions for our popular Elephant Toothpaste Experiment here!
This super fun kids' science experiment uses borax to grow crystal names. All kiddos will love seeing their name shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight!
Are you looking for a hands-on, high-engagement unit to get your students excited about writing? Look no further! WARNING: This unit involves chocolate! This 3 week unit covers the Common Core standards for opinion writing for both 2nd and 3rd grades. This unit is perfect for 2nd graders! If you are considering this product for 3rd grade, I recommend using it in the beginning of the year as an introduction to opinion writing or for your writers that require extra support. Instruction is scaffolded to enable your students to become independent writers in the area of opinion writing. Kagan Cooperative Learning structures are used in the lessons to ensure that your students are highly engaged in the learning process. For your convenience, all printables can be found together at the end of the unit. That way there is no need to search through the lessons to find what you need. All of your handouts can be printed out at once before you begin instruction. Books chosen for this unit (not included but can be purchased through Amazon.com or found at your local library): ♡ Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld ♡ Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems Included in this unit: Detailed Lesson Plans for 3 weeks ✎ "I CAN" statements (grade specific) ✎ "Would You Rather..." activity ✎ Fact or Opinion game ✎ Anchor Charts ✎ Anchor Papers ✎ Graphic Organizers and Thinksheets ✎ Writing Templates ✎ Editing/Revising Checklists (grade specific) ✎ Student Self-Reflection ✎ Grading Rubrics (grade specific) ✎ Craftivity ✎ Author Award ===================================================== Please download the preview for more information on this product. ===================================================== Other writing units found in this store: Mystery Writing: A Fictional Narrative Unit of Study Personal Narrative: I Can Write About Me Thanks for stopping by! Connect with Snips, Snails, & Teacher Tales Facebook Fan Page Instagram My Pinterest Boards Terms of Use Copyright © Melanie Redden (Snips, Snails, & Teacher Tales). All rights reserved by author. This product is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.
Simply put, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a single disorder, but a group of developmental disabilities with a shared core of symptoms that can cause considerable social, communication and behavioral challenges.
Ten challenges using household items, 60 seconds, and KING-SIZED candy bars on the line- sounds like the perfect combo for your family reunion or youth activity! Minute to Win It Games are great fo…
WOW! Your kids are going to be amazed with all the fizzing,...
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
20 family game night ideas. A must-try for every family. Most of these games are Minute To Win it games and require no preparation. Fun to play!
Amp up the fun and have the kids learn about electricity with this experiment! Use homemade electric play dough - conductive and insulating - to create circuits that light an LED.
Today I am brining you the perfect combination of back to school ice-breakers and games for those first days of school! Back to school is a crazy time and we all want to hit the ground running. There are routines and procedures to teach and we are ready to get to them the second those kids walk in the door. Building community and getting to know
Have you played with these when you were a kid? We did - a lot! But this shark cootie catcher is just a bit more awesome than your regular fortune teller! Folding paper is an
Sharing some tips and free printables for an Archery Birthday Party!
Ben je op zoek naar een activiteit voor de eerste schooldag of een verjaardagsfeest? Maak zelf een escape room voor kinderen.
Racing pom pom balls is a great activity for a bad weather day, or a day that’s just too hot to play outside! Today, I made two race tracks out of blue masking tape, and we had fun racing pom pom balls by blowing them along the track! This game was inspired by a post […]
Enrich your Reformation Day party for your family with fun Reformation Day Snacks. Celebrate the beginning of the Protestant Reformation!
I can often be heard saying "Mind your p's and q's" to my kids before they go anywhere. Thank you Mom for saying that 910393472 times so now I've passed ....
He went out of his way to make sure this boy was listened to.
Keep dinner conversation interesting and learn more about each other with these printable family dinner conversation starters.
For my daughter’s medieval princess/knight birthday party, I made shields as takeaways (along with tablecloth tunics and foam swords) for the boys. Here’s how: 1. Print shield shape on …
School days are around the corner! As anxious parents, we want to know how everything went. But, we all know what usually happens when you ask kids how school
Tintagel Castle lies on the windswept coastline of Cornwall on the very fringes of Southwest England. Here's how to visit!
Who doesn’t like a science that kids can eat them up!!? Teaching kid’s science is more easy and fun where they can eat the end results of the activity. This edible science experiment not only gives knowledge but also a snack. Hope you all will enjoy the activity!! Edible glass!!? It is one of the […]
If you are looking for something to do with your children this weekend, then you should click this printable ‘20 questions to ask your child
Here is one more set of Would You Rather questions! Each of these questions focuses on the end of school or summertime. Perfect for discussions or writing prompts. Rachel Lynette Would you like to have your printables featured at Classroom Freebies? Become an author and join our team! Click HERE to see all the ... Read More about Would You Rather Questions for the End of the Year
Find out why rivers curve with this fun geology science experiment! Use a foil river to watch how sediment is deposited.
Charades is such a fun & interactive game for all ages. These free printable kids charades ideas all have silly animal & action combinations.
I should warn you. This is the best beef stroganoff with sour cream you will ever eat. Tender chunks of beef, creamy seasoned sour cream sauce and egg noodles. And if you make this stroganoff you will want it for dinner every night!
Super Spy Training Birthday Party ideas, Laser Beam challenge with streamers and other games
