Two Simple Apple Crafts for Developing Fine Motor Skills
Grandparents Day is the perfect opportunity to combine meaningful gifts with hands-on learning. These simple apple crafts help young students develop fine motor skills. They
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No Prep December (Christmas) Literacy & Math
December is a super busy month! In addition to teaching our regular curriculum, we have to plan & practice for our big Christmas program, finish
Why and How to Teach Computer Coding to Primary Students
Why Teach Computer Coding? There is no way of denying it, we live in a digital world. Computers, smartphones, and tablets are everywhere and practically
Science & STEM Ideas for the Entire Year
Over 100 easy, fun, and hands-on science experiments and STEM activities tailored for preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade teachers. These seasonal and themed ideas use common household items, making them simple to set up and perfect for keeping students engaged. Say goodbye to the stress of planning and seamlessly integrate exciting science lessons into your curriculum. Explore now and make science a breeze for your young learners!
Pumpkin Science Experiments & STEM Challenges
Explore fun and engaging pumpkin science experiments and STEM activities that will excite your students! From learning the parts of a pumpkin to conducting sink or float experiments, these hands-on activities are perfect for the classroom. Get step-by-step directions, technology integration tips, and creative challenges like building pumpkin towers.
Math & Literacy Activities with Plastic Easter Eggs plus Freebies
Plastic Easter eggs can be used to make a variety of festive learning centers for young students. In this post I’m sharing some of my
Easter Science Experiments & STEM Challenges
Discover fun and engaging Easter science experiments and STEM challenges that make learning hands-on! From egg stacking and rocket races to floating Peeps boats and sink-or-float experiments, these activities build problem-solving and critical thinking skills while celebrating the Easter season. Perfect for classrooms and home learning, this post includes step-by-step instructions, print and digital recording options, and creative ways to integrate STEM into your Easter lessons.
Valentine Math Centers & Free Printables
Valentine’s Day always gets students excited, so I like to use that excitement to make the math skills we’re already practicing a little more fun.
Valentine Science & STEM
Discover engaging Valentine’s Day science experiments and STEM activities to motivate young learners leading up to the holiday! From fizzing hearts to candy challenges, these hands-on projects combine festive fun with educational exploration. Includes step-by-step directions, photos, and recording pages for easy implementation. Perfect for classrooms or at-home learning this Valentine’s season!
Christmas Cards from Students to Parents
Here are two of my favorite Christmas cards for students to create for their parents. They both use students’ fingerprints, making them treasured keepsakes for
Fun Christmas Classroom Games
These are some of my favorite classroom games that can be played during your classroom Christmas party or anytime prior to Christmas break. Christmas Roll
Christmas Science Experiments & STEM Challenges
Discover engaging Christmas science experiments and STEM activities perfect for keeping students focused before the holiday break! From chemical reactions with baking soda and vinegar to static electricity fun, these hands-on experiments are easy to set up and use simple materials. Includes both print and digital options for maximum flexibility!