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Groundhog Day Crafts and Predictions Writing Prompt Templates

Groundhog Day Crafts & Prediction Writing Activities

Groundhog Day is the perfect time to let students make predictions, explain their thinking, and create something they’re excited to share. These Groundhog Day crafts and prediction writing activities are hands-on, low prep, and classroom-tested, making them easy to use with young learners. Inside this post, I’m sharing two favorite crafts — a paper plate groundhog burrow and a shapes craft — that pair creativity with meaningful writing and make adorable classroom displays.

Valentines Day coloring pages and math centers kindergarten first grade

Valentine’s Day Color by Code Math Activities for Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Valentine’s Day can be a busy week, so having simple, meaningful math activities ready makes a big difference. These Valentine’s Day color by code math pages help kindergarten and first grade students practice key skills while making differentiation easy and prep time minimal. Bonus candy heart math centers add hands-on learning students enjoy.

Winter Scissor Skills Crafts Preschool Kindergarten

Christmas & Winter Cutting Practice Activities That Make Scissor Skills Meaningful

Teaching young students how to use scissors and glue takes time and lots of practice—even halfway through the school year. In this post, I’m sharing simple tips for continuing to build scissor and glue skills in the winter months, plus easy winter cutting activities that give practice with straight, wavy, and curved lines. Instead of cutting random paper scraps, students create meaningful winter crafts like snowflakes, snowmen, and Christmas trees they’ll be proud to show off.

Christian Thanksgiving Placemats, Art, and Science Projects

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to help young learners slow down, notice God’s blessings, and celebrate His love. In this post, I’m sharing the meaningful, faith-based placemats and activities I use to teach gratitude in my Christian classroom. These simple, print-and-go ideas help students connect Scripture to everyday blessings in a way they truly understand — and they create keepsakes families will treasure!

Christian Pumpkin Carving Activities, Crafts, & Book

Engage students in a meaningful Christian pumpkin carving activity that teaches about Jesus in a hands-on, creative way. This activity, perfect for Christian schools and Sunday School, links pumpkin carving to faith, complete with a free printable keepsake book for students to remember the lesson. Includes easy-to-follow steps, materials list, and a thoughtful reflection on Jesus’ love and light.

Thanksgiving graphing activity preschool kindergarten first grade

Thanksgiving Math Crafts & Centers for Counting and Graphing

Looking for a festive way to mix math and creativity this November? These Thanksgiving Cornucopia Math Crafts and Centers turn counting, addition, and graphing practice into hands-on fun your students will love! They’ll stay engaged, build fine motor skills, and create adorable cornucopias you’ll be proud to display before the holiday break.

Pumpkin Math Crafts & Centers for Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade

Pumpkin Math Crafts & Centers for Counting, Comparing Numbers, and Addition

October is the perfect time to bring pumpkins into your math block! In this post, I’ll share easy, engaging pumpkin math crafts and centers that help students practice counting, comparing numbers, and even simple addition—all while building fine motor skills. These activities are flexible, differentiated, and a fun way to bring fall excitement into your classroom.

Easter jelly bean math activity Easter egg math craft

Easter Jelly Bean Math Activities, Easter Egg Math Craftivity

Make Easter math fun with these engaging jelly bean math activities! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, these hands-on Easter math craftivity activities help students practice counting, comparing numbers, addition, and graphing in a playful way. Students decorate Easter eggs with jelly beans and complete fun math activities!

April Fools Day Pranks for Elementary Classrooms

Easy & Fun April Fool’s Day Jokes for Teachers in the Elementary Classroom

Looking for easy and fun April Fool’s Day pranks for your elementary classroom? These harmless, low-prep jokes will have your young students laughing all day! Try the hilarious Loof Lirpa bird hunt, the classic Brown E’s trick, or a silent lesson prank. Perfect for kindergarten and elementary teachers!

Valentines Day bulletin board hot air balloons

Valentine’s Day Bulletin Board Crafts with Writing Prompts

Create a heartwarming and engaging Valentine’s Day classroom display with these adorable bulletin board crafts and writing prompts! Perfect for celebrating love, kindness, and creativity, these hands-on projects help students express themselves, build writing skills, and take pride in their work. In this post, discover three easy-to-make Valentine’s crafts that double as meaningful student-created bulletin boards—perfect for your classroom, hallway, or door!

Veterans Day Crafts, Cards, Bulletin Board, Book, & Video Suggestions

Introduce preschool, kindergarten, first grade students to the importance of Veterans Day with hands-on crafts, cards, and a bulletin board display that show appreciation for veterans in a meaningful, memorable way. This post includes ready-to-use medal and poppy crafts, bulletin board ideas, and book and video recommendations to help children understand and celebrate Veterans Day. With easy-to-follow instructions, printable patterns, and optional personalization ideas, these activities are ideal for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms to teach respect and gratitude. Perfect for fostering a deeper understanding of the holiday through creative expression.

Grandparents’ Day Crafts & Gifts with an Apple Theme

Discover creative Grandparents’ Day crafts that kids can create as personalized gifts for their grandparents. The crafts have an apple theme and are easy to prepare making them perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and young children.

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