After seeing the shaving cream method on social media, I decided to try it and see if it would be an appropriate art activity for elementary students. Materials Needed: hard boiled eggs cookie sheet shaving cream food coloring toothpicks plastic gloves (optional but highly recommended) paper towels Begin by spraying some shaving cream on a cookie […]
Lessons for Little Ones by Tina O'Block
Preschool & kindergarten teacher for over 25 years with a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Curriculum author of resources for preschool - grade 2.
How To Dye Easter Eggs with Kool-Aid
I saw a facebook post about dyeing Easter eggs with Kool-Aid. I had never heard of this before, so I thought I would try it to see if this method could be used in the classroom as an alternative to using traditional egg dye kits. I was able to purchase 5 packets of Kool-Aid for […]
“Eggs”ellent Egg Learning Activities and Crafts
Since it is getting close to Easter I decided to post some favorite egg activities. Egg Learning Activities What Animals Lay Eggs? Ask students if they know from where eggs come? Explain that the word oviparous means any animal that lays eggs from which its young hatch. Ask students to name animals that lay eggs and […]
Resurrection Eggs Christian Easter Activities
Make the Easter story come to life with engaging Resurrection Eggs activities! This post includes a fun around-the-room Resurrection Egg hunt, a printable student-made book, and a cut-and-paste activity to help children review and retell the story of Jesus’ resurrection. These hands-on, interactive activities keep students engaged while reinforcing the meaning behind each egg. Perfect for Christian classrooms, Sunday school, or homeschool Easter lessons!
The Colors of Easter Jelly Bean Poem Christian Activities, Printable Book
The Colors of Easter Jelly Bean Poem is one of my favorite ways to help young students understand the Easter story. In this post I’m sharing several meaningful activities we use in the classroom including a student-made book, an around-the-room activity, a simple art project, and a classroom display. These hands-on activities help children connect the colors of the jelly beans to the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection in a way they will remember.
Read Across America Activities
Activities for Read Across America Dr. Seuss Hats You will need one paper grocery bag for each child along with red and white paint and paintbrushes. If the bags have writing on the outside you can turn them inside out so this is not visible. Turn the bag upside down and place onto the child’s […]
Nutrition Activity and Bulletin Board for Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1
Nibbling Nick Knows Nutrition This lesson will help students understand the difference between healthy and non-healthy foods. To prepare, create a cute monster named Nibbling Nick from the patterns included in this lesson or find one of your own. Cut out his mouth so that he can pretend to eat. Cover a bulletin board or […]
MyPlate Nutrition: Introduction & Review Activities
MyPlate Nutrition: An Introduction & Review Activities This Power Point Presentation is an introduction to MyPlate for preschool, kindergarten, & first grade. It explains the purpose of MyPlate, each of the food groups (servings, what foods belong in each group, benefits), and includes interactive review slides for each food group which test students’ understanding by […]
Signs of the Spring Season PowerPoint Presentation
Signs of the Spring Season PowerPoint Presentation This PowerPoint presentation explains the spring season in simple terms using real, full-color photographs. Children will learn when the spring season occurs, the vernal equinox, what you see during the spring, what plants need to grow, and more. The last slide tests their understanding by having students choose […]