Holidays

HOLIDAYS BLOG POSTS

Holidays

HOLIDAYS BLOG POSTS

The 5 Kernels of Corn Legend Thanksgiving Craft

Five Kernels of Corn Legend Thanksgiving Craft

The Legend of the Five Kernels of Corn is one of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions to share with young learners. It helps students understand what the Pilgrims endured and gives them a simple, meaningful way to reflect on their own blessings. In this post, I’m sharing an easy paper-plate craft that brings the story to life, along with a fun Thanksgiving tradition you can send home for families to enjoy together.

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how to dye pumpkin seeds & dyed pumpkin seed activities

How to Dye Pumpkin Seeds & Dyed Pumpkin Seeds Activities

Learn how to dye pumpkin seeds for fun fall art projects and hands-on learning activities! Discover two easy methods for dyeing pumpkin seeds, perfect for sensory play and large batches. Use these vibrant seeds for letter recognition, math manipulatives, graphing, sorting, and creative art projects like fall tree crafts. A great fall classroom activity!

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How to Make a Pumpkin Volcano

Learn how to make your own pumpkin volcano with simple materials like baking soda, dish soap, and vinegar. Kids love watching the bubbly eruption as vinegar and baking soda react inside a carved pumpkin. Perfect for pumpkin carving days or any fall science activity!

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orange pumpkin - life cycle of a pumpkin

How to Make the Pumpkin Life Cycle Meaningful & Fun for Students

Make the pumpkin life cycle meaningful and fun for students with hands-on learning! This blog post provides tips, visuals, and creative resources to bring the pumpkin life cycle to life in your classroom. Grow your own pumpkins, use real-life photos, and engage students with interactive activities like sequencing cards, crafts, and educational games.

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pumpkin life cycle sequencing cards

Pumpkin Life Cycle Photographs – Free Life Cycle Sequencing Cards

Discover the fascinating journey of a sprouted pumpkin seed growing into full pumpkins in this engaging blog post! Follow our pumpkin life cycle story, complete with real photographs, and grab free pumpkin life cycle sequencing cards for your classroom. Perfect for teaching students about plant growth, pollination, and the life cycle of pumpkins.

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Fathers Day Crafts Donuts with Dad

Donuts with Dad Craft (Father’s Day Gift)

Celebrate Father’s Day or Donuts with Dad in a meaningful way with student-made gifts that dads will cherish! Discover creative, easy-to-make doughnut-themed crafts that use student photos, writing prompts, and heartfelt messages. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and early elementary these personalized keepsakes are ideal for classroom celebrations or end-of-year gifts.

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