Education should be fun! And if you’re currently teaching 2nd or 3rd grade, there’s no better way to engage the whole class and help students learn than by playing a fun and educational game. Interactive activities and popular board games can help young students develop different skills, including drawing and counting to motor skills, and …
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Nothing brings kids together more than a themed relay race. They’re super fun and great for teaching kids how to work together. Plus, they usually result in non-stop laughter. The best thing is that everyone can participate in a themed relay race, no matter their age or fitness level. It’s about having fun more than …
Drawing is not just an artistic activity; it’s a fantastic way for kids to express themselves, boost their creativity, and have a blast while doing it! Encouraging children to embrace their inner artists can lead to a world of imagination and learning. To make the journey even more enjoyable, we’ve compiled a list of five …
Kids love to play mad scientist. And what better way to get kids excited about chemistry than with a few awesome chemical reaction experiments you can do at home? Chemistry is an important branch of science that plays a big role in our everyday lives – so it’s definitely a subject children should learn about. …
Spirit week is an exciting time for students to showcase their school pride and creativity through a variety of themed dress-up days. Character day is always a highlight, as it gives kids the chance to become their favorite fictional character from books, movies, TV shows, and more. Whether your child is a superhero enthusiast, a …
Wacky Wednesday is a beloved school activity that takes place at the beginning of March each year. It is part of the “Read Across America” initiative, where on or around the 2nd of March, parents and educators alike celebrate their love for reading with different activities and resources. It’s a great way to get kids …
Science can be a lot of fun for first graders (especially if they’re taking part in experiments that go whizz, pop and bang). To solidify their scientific learning, and make sure they’ve fully understood the concepts, you can set them the task of completing a science project with their parents. To avoid a free-for-all, and …
20-Questions is a classic game where one person thinks of an item, and the others try to guess what it is by asking up to 20 yes-or-no questions. In the classroom setting, this can encourage strategic thinking in your students while they have fun at the same time. Here are 24 variations of the 20-Questions …
Art is one of those subjects that many middle schoolers look forward to. It provides a welcome creative outlet and gives them a break from math and languages. Coming up with compelling new art project ideas isn’t always easy, though. Sometimes, as teachers, our creative juices just run dry. Fear not, you bring the paints; …
Preschoolers are fascinated by creepy crawly bugs. They often show no fear in picking up a wiggly worm or stroking a furry caterpillar. So, bringing this into the classroom with some insect activities is a great idea. Below, we’ve included our 33 favorite tried and tested insect activities for preschoolers. Let’s get a wriggle on! …