As with everything in life, social distancing comes with both pros and cons, especially in the classroom. One major con is that it inhibits important developmental milestones which require in person interactions with others, especially peers. Kids are prone to boredom. They require socialization to enable a healthy and normal growth curve. Children learn many […]
THANKS-giving Crafts & Activities
What are you thankful for? The first Thanksgiving took place in the New World in 1621 where the autumn harvest was shared among Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians. Thanksgiving can be symbolized by many things including showing gratitude. Make learning fun and put a twist on your holiday season by adding family-fun crafts and […]
Five Fun St. Patrick’s Day Party Games for Kids
It’s time for the shamrock scramble, gold hunt and leprechaun tag. No, these aren’t the latest dance crazes, but rather the names of some fun St. Patrick’s Day games for kids. Play these and many more Irish games at your kids’ St. Patrick’s Day party or any celebration that calls for a green-y good […]
3 Kid-Friendly Holiday Treats
This time of year gets challenging for pretty much all adults. It’s almost guaranteed that you’re buying gifts for your family and friends, constantly keeping an eye on your schedule to make sure you don’t overbook yourself with holiday parties, celebratory dinners, and cookie swaps, while also trying to manage the normal, everyday things on […]
Fun Activities For The Dog Days Of Summer!
The 4th of July has zipped its way past (how is that even possible?!) and we’re now getting into the Dog Days of Summer. You know the ones. The days where it’s too hot to think and where it seems like the sun will never set. Kids are also starting to get a bit restless […]
Spring Break Boredom Busters
Spring has sprung in many parts of the country, and that can only mean one thing… spring break. For kids, it’s one of the best times of the school year, but for parents it can be a headache. Some families use this part of the year to head off on vacation, but if you’re sticking […]
Fun Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities
Even though it feels like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years were mere seconds ago, we’re actually already (somehow!) nearly at the mid-point of February, which means everyone’s favorite “Hallmark Holiday” is coming up – Valentine’s Day. Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is always a great excuse for popping open some candies […]
Keeping Kids Busy Over Winter Break
This is it – winter break is in full-swing, and the kids are going to be bouncing off the walls with excitement for the next few weeks. This year most of the country seems to be enjoying unseasonably warm weather, but that doesn’t mean you can send the kids outside to burn off their excess […]
The Perfect Crafts for Winter Break!
The end of the year is definitely a “blink and you miss it” time. Thanksgiving feels like it was literally just a few days ago, and here we are already getting prepped for winter break and Christmas and New Years. Teachers and parents alike are both feeling the heat from restless, uneasy kids who are […]
Thanksgiving Crafts and Dessert!
It seems that once Halloween passes everything in the year starts to pick up speed and come really, really quickly! With Thanksgiving right around the corner we’ve got a few ideas that we’ve sourced from around the Internet that will help entertain the kiddos in the classroom or at home. And one deliciously sweet treat […]