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 […]
Fun Halloween Activities
Summer is over and school is in full-swing – that can only mean one thing… Halloween is upon us. Whether you’re a parent trying to keep little ones entertained or a teacher trying to inject a bit of fun into your daily lessons, here are a few Halloween activities that kids will love. At Pay4SchoolStuff.com […]
Thanksgiving Activities
Thanksgiving is just around the corner (can you believe it?!) and you may be hoping to do a few fun activities or crafts with your students or children. Perhaps you’re looking for something to keep the little ones busy on Thanksgiving Day while you finish preparing your meal, or you’re a teacher or volunteer that’s […]
Children’s Science Center in Virginia Focusing on STEM Education
The Children’s Science Center in Virginia has announced that it plans to open two additional sites across the state. The first, a 5,400 square foot facility, will be housed in the Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, Virginia, while the second will be 53,000 square feet located at the Kincora development in Dulles, Virginia. These two […]
Stress Free Holiday Gatherings
Welcome to the Holiday season! It’s right before winter break and your children/students are probably bouncing out of their seats with anticipation of food, family, and hopefully some snow! (But not too much, Mother Nature! A light dusting is all we need.) In some school districts, elementary school PTO’s or PTA’s host a holiday party […]