Gingerbread man activities are a great way to keep 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students engaged and learning during the month of December, which can be a tricky time of year in the classroom. The students often have “sugarplums dancing in their heads” and their excitement for the
Are your kids in “The Christmas Spirit,” but perhaps you aren’t allowed to do actual Christmas activities? Below are some fun and engaging reindeer activities that your students will love! Learn all about these reindeer activities below! 11 Reindeer Activities for Elementary Students Below are our favorite reindeer activities for
Did you know that ALL public school teachers MUST teach a lesson about the Constitution on Constitution Day every September? It’s true. If you teach at a school that receives government funding, you are required to teach your students about the Constitution on that day each year. This post will
This fun Christmas writing prompt activity invites students to write directions for others to follow explaining how to wrap a present, specifically how to wrap a gift box. This is one of my favorite holiday writing prompts because it is a fun and engaging, real-world situation that students love! The
If you are looking for 12 days of Christmas activities to use with your elementary students, then you found the right place! This Christmas Math and Writing Activity Packet includes differentiated activities. This makes it so they can be used with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. In addition,
Brazil is a popular choice when doing a Christmas around the world or holidays around the world unit. Christmas in Brazil is similar to Christmas in the United States; however, there are some differences which make it an interesting place to explore with elementary students during the month of December. This
Chinese New Year is a popular choice when doing a holiday celebrations around the world unit. If this is not a holiday you celebrate personally, you may not know a lot about it. These facts about Chinese New Year and resources will help you plan and prep a comprehensive unit.
Hanukkah is a popular choice when doing a holidays around the world unit. If this is not a holiday you celebrate personally, you may not know a lot about it. These Hanukkah facts for kids and resources will help you plan and prep a comprehensive unit. Hanukkah in Israel is
This Christmas in Italy resource can be used as a stand alone unit or as part of a larger holidays around the world unit. It covers Three Kings Day, which is also known as Epiphany, and includes everything you need to teach your students about this special winter holiday, including Three Kings Day
November is the perfect time to teach your elementary students about the time in America’s history when the Pilgrims arrived from England and settled in Plimoth Colony. Prior to teaching about the First Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, and Wampanoags, you need to know these first Thanksgiving facts for kids because it’s important
Diwali is a popular choice when doing a holidays around the world unit in an elementary classroom. If this is not a holiday you celebrate personally, you may not know a lot about it. These facts and resources about Diwali will help you plan and prep a comprehensive unit that
St. Lucia is a popular choice when doing a winter holidays around the world unit with elementary students. If you don’t know a lot about it, these facts about St. Lucia and collection of resources will help you plan and prep a comprehensive unit. St. Lucia in Sweden is an
