Let children show Dad how much he means with these quick and easy Father’s Day crafts and activities. Perfect for the tiniest tots to the oldest teens, the following ideas are fun and inexpensive which makes them ideal for class projects and groups. Bring a smile to Dad’s face this Father’s Day with these great
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Classroom crafts are always a lot of fun, but it can challenging to come up with materials for a class of a few dozen students.  Instead of lamenting the fact that there is not enough in your non-existent materials budget to buy a bunch of new craft supplies, use what you already have on hand
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The 100th Day of School is a great time to celebrate and break out the art supplies for some fun and creativity.  The 100th Day of School Feathered Friend is a great example of how little learners can use their imaginations to show their 100th Day pride.  With only a few easy-to-find materials and a
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Have fun this Valentine’s Day season and introduce some crafts in with your lessons.  The four ideas below are perfect for decorating the classroom and letting students explore their creative sides.  The best part?  They are inexpensive to make!

In light of the recent request by the Connecticut PTSA for one-of-a-kind snowflakes for the new Chalk Hill School (where the students from the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy will be relocated), it seems a great time for a snowflake how-to refresher.  Remember, anyone can make snowflakes to donate to the school; it is not
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Idea by Sharon, Kindergarten Teacher, Flowery Branch, GA My favorite holiday craft to do with students is to paint reindeer sweatshirts.  For each sweatshirt, you’ll need a red, white or green sweatshirt and fabric paints (two shades of brown, white, black, red, blue, green, and yellow). You will also need pom-poms (for noses) and large
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Idea by Meaghan, High School Teacher, Montague, PEI, Canada My class and my whole school plan a variety of community service projects during the holiday season.

Think About:  How can I help my students be creative while also meeting the goals of the Common Core State Standards? Whether you choose to celebrate the holidays during the month of December or not, it is hard to ignore the excitement and sense of anticipation that lingers in the air.  Your students feel it
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Idea by Julie, Akron, OH Here’s an idea you can use for different holidays and celebrations throughout the year. We like to make and wear decorative holiday pins.

Idea by Margaret, 2 Grade Teacher, Hollis, NH Here’s a winter craft that can double as a decorative holiday gift. For each one, you’ll need blue glass or plastic ornament balls (one per student), white tempera paint, permanent black markers, a paintbrush, decorative hooks (or chenille wires), and decorative ribbon.