Themes & Lesson Planning

49 Fun Leaf Activities for Kids

Leaf Activities If it’s the fall season, you have to check out these fun leaf activities for kids. Leaf themed games, art and craft

Fun November Activities for Kids

November Activity Ideas A collection of fun November activities for kids and November theme ideas. Plan your curriculum featuring some of  the different ‘Days of November’!!! Fun

72 Inspirational Quotes for Kids by Teachers

A collection of 72 encouraging and inspirational quotes for kids from teachers. You will find plenty of heart felt quotes as well as quotes

73 Fun Apple Crafts and Apple Themed Activities for Kids

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, look no further. We have everything you need in this list of 73

35 Snowman Art and Craft Ideas for Kids

Enjoy these fun snowman art and craft ideas with your preschool class. These simple ideas are sure to provide hours of entertainment. 1. Paper

31 Elementary School Event Ideas

Fun School Event Ideas 31 elementary school event ideas to help bring families and classroom staff together. These school events will help develop a

Fun Homemade Slime Recipes For Kids [Goop Recipes, Gak Recipes!]

This slimy article will share many different Slime Recipes For Kids.  They include easy slime recipes, slime recipes without glue, plus many gak recipes and goo

33 Colonial Kids Activities Colonial Crafts, Colonial Games, Colonial Food Recipes

This article shares dozens of exciting Colonial Kids Activities!  They are fun activities that help children learn more about colonial history in the United States.  

28 Random Acts of Kindness for Kids [Kindness Ideas for School]

Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for School Check out these 28 random acts of kindness for kids! These kindness ideas for school will help

52 Best Summer Arts and Crafts for Children! Warm Weather Activities for Kids

This guide shares dozens of fun summer arts and crafts for preschoolers and children! These warm weather activities for kids range from finger painting

Easy Salt Dough Recipes and Crafts for Kids

This is a huge list of salt dough recipes and craft ideas for kids. When it comes to keeping the kids occupied it can

31 Popcorn Games and Activities

Popcorn games can lead to tons of fun and laughter. That’s why we have assembled one of the most extensive lists of popcorn game

28 Reindeer Themed Activities and Craft Ideas for Kids

Reindeer Themed Ideas to Celebrate the Christmas Season Can you name all eight of the creatures that power Santa’s sleigh? The reindeer is one

Windsocks and Wind Chimes with Kids

1. Windsock using an ice cream container – Minus the Lid 2.  Windsock using construction paper 3. Tube windsock 4. Using paper cups 5. Using

How to Run a Lights On Afterschool Event, Plus 21 Ideas and Activities.

What is Lights On Afterschool? Lights On Afterschool is a yearly event that calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children,

This is the Month of October!

2018 — Updated Jnauary, 2018 Flower: Calendula (English Marigold) Birthstone: Opal-TourmalineJust look at all the things going on this month! This is sure to inspire lots of ideas! 

June Activities for Kids. Activity Calendar for the Month of June

June Gem Stone is PearlJune Flower is Rose June Month Activities Visit our Father’s Day Category Father’s day dates by year: 2018 June 17

Homework Centers in School Age Programs

How do you create an appropriate setting for homework in your after-school program? HOMEWORK AREA AND SUPPLIES In setting up your environment, put together

September Activities for Kids. This is September!

September Themes of the Day are a great way to build your month’s activities! Be sure to check out the following special days! THIS IS: National

Making Piñatas & Paper Maché

GENERAL GUIDLINES Materials: 2 cups flour 3 cups water 1 balloon Newspaper strips Paint, crayons, or markers Tissue paper (optional) Colored crepe paper &

Creative Fall Display Ideas for School or Home

Looking for some autumn and fall display ideas? Look no further. Below you will find fall and apple themed bulletin board displays. Decorating bulletin

Egg Theme Ideas for Classroom or Home

Below are great ideas for egg theme days at school or at home for your little ones. Eggshell collage or mosaic Ask all you

Diversity Through Language, Culture, and Literacy

LANGUAGE Some languages have more than one word for what English speakers think of as a single entity. Since ice is so important in

Tips, Articles and Advice on Bullying

In the USA~October, 2014 marks the ninth PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month that unites communities nationwide to raise awareness of bullying prevention. This event includes activities, education, and

Creative Ideas for School Age Programs! Pg. 1

CREATIVE means… Original, resourceful, imaginative, inspired, artistic, inventive, ingenious, innovative, productive, having vision, freshness, novel, unique…. Do you have any ideas that suit the word “creative”?

Literacy: Games and Creative Story Telling for Kids

Some great ideas for child caregivers & teachers. Table & circle games Silent hangman Materials: Flip Chart or board and marker or pen. Word association game

57 Fun Gardening Activities for Preschoolers

Garden Themed Fun Let’s talk about kids in the garden. How do you build a child’s interest in gardening? You make it fun! These

61 Recycling Projects for Kids [Trash to Treasure Crafts and Activities]

Recycling Projects for Kids Teach kids the importance of reusing with these 61 recycling projects for kids. Help them make the connection by turning

Diversity Through Food and other Activities

PRESENT DIVERSITY USING FOOD!Offer authentic ethnic foods! Many kids have tasted egg rolls, tacos and spaghetti; why not try something from Ethiopia, Thailand, India,

Dr. Seuss Ideas Page 2

IDEAS FOR OTHER SEUSS BOOKS THE KINGS STILTS Directions are in the first section of ‘Games’. HORTON HATCHES THE EGG Create some new animals

Dr. Seuss Theme for Kids. Page 1

Doing a ‘Dr. Seuss theme’ and reading a lot of books you don’t have? Before you start, send home the following ‘wish list’ poem. Cute