Grab some pipe cleaners and googly eyes and make 9 adorable pipe cleaner animals! This is a fun craft for kids. Perfect for a rainy day!
We need to understand that gifted children are not just “bright” – a highly subjective label. 15 signs of a gifted child--read on to learn.
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Once you show children’s puzzles to adults, most of them immediately get a brain freeze. Bright Side invites you to stretch your brain a little and check if you can cope with questions from children’s books.
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If your kids like to make slime, they will enjoy learning how to make oobleck. You only need 2 ingredients for this fun science experiment.
How to discipline a 2 year-old using seven key principles. Easy-to-implement, these positive discipline tips can transform your house from chaos to peace.
Help your kids dive into the exciting world of science with these 19 really FUN Edible Science Experiments perfect for kids of all ages.
Fragrant cinnamon ornaments are very easy to make, and with a few tips, you will have the perfect consistency of dough to transform.
Learn how to play Help Your Neighbor! This is a fun family card game that works well for all ages. Perfect for game night!
Looking for fun things to do for kids 9 and older? This list has you covered with activities guaranteed to stave off boredom.
Use these social skills visual posters to teach, discuss, and practice social skills in the classroom! They include 9 unique posters with a total of over 80 social skills. Each poster highlights a different area of social skills, including basic skills, empathy and perspective-taking, academic skills, conversation skills, friendship skills, emotions, and decision-making skills. These posters are a fun way to integrate social skills and SEL in the classroom! Additional posters are included with several of the skills put together in one large poster. They highlight: Social Skills Kids Need Social Skills We All Need Social Skills We Are Building How Can I Use Social Skill Visual Posters? You can use these social skills posters in multiple ways to integrate social skills into the classroom. Here are some simple suggestions: Post these visuals around the classroom or school to provide reminders about critical social skills. Create a social skills bulletin board. Post one poster a week or month, highlighting each of the skills throughout that time period. Use the black/white version as a coloring book as you discuss each skill. Skills Targeted: Basic Skills: following directions, using manners, having a positive attitude, working with others, good hygiene, using polite words, taking turns, greetings, waiting and having patience, being a good sport, listening to others, understanding personal space Academic Skills: paying attention, starting tasks independently, taking pride in work, participating, asking for help, cooperating and collaborating, accepting criticism, self-advocating, staying organized, persevering through challenges, avoiding and ignoring distractions, presenting and speaking in front of others Conversation Skills: introductions and greetings, starting a conversation, expressing ideas and feelings, giving compliments, using active listening skills, taking turns in conversation, showing interest in others, noticing others' social cues, thinking before speaking, staying on topic, finding similar interests, leaving a conversation Friendship Skills: expressing ideas, feelings, and thoughts, getting along with others, showing interest in others, keeping social boundaries, disagreeing respectfully, compromising, sharing, bringing out the positive in others, apologizing, repairing relationships, resisting negative peer influence, showing empathy Empathy & Perspective-Taking Skills: thinking about others' feelings, reading social cues, seeing someone else's perspective, staying open-minded, helping others in need, treating others with kindness, appreciating differences, using flexible thinking, showing empathy, thinking before speaking or acting, accepting different opinions, solving conflicts with perspective-taking Emotional Skills: being self-aware, self-regulating emotions, labeling different emotions, expressing feelings, using coping strategies, dealing with disappointments, dealing with worries, using positive self-talk, staying calm in times of stress, adapting to change, dealing with anger and frustration, being resilient Decision-making Skills: understanding choices, using self-control, seeing how actions impact others, brainstorming solutions, developing healthy habits, taking responsibility, considering consequences, weighing options, admitting mistakes, being reflective, accepting consequences Digital Version A digital version for Google Slides is now included! This means you can use these posters to highlight social skills digitally with your students through Google Classroom or other digital means. Yearlong SEL Yearlong Curriculum If you are looking to integrate social emotional skills into the classroom, consider this Social Emotional Learning Yearlong Curriculum! It is filled with specific lesson plans, activities, projects, task cards, discussion starters, and more for a year of social emotional learning. Follow Me! { Click here to follow my store! } Tips for Customers: If you have questions, please contact me through Q & A and I'll get back to you as soon as I can! Please consider leaving feedback on this resource to receive TpT credits! I always strive for 5 stars and love hearing your feedback. Follow my store for notifications about new resources and freebies. Terms of Use: © Pathway 2 Success. One license is for the classroom/personal use for one educator and their students. Materials may not be shared with other educators without the purchase of extra licenses. Materials may not be posted on the Internet where they can be publicly accessed. Personal and classroom use only. Please see full terms of use for more information. Disclaimer: These resources are for supplementary support/education purposes and are not a replacement for education or other necessary supports. Educators, parents, and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.
This is a fun dice game that the whole family can play. Be the first player to finish all of the rounds and you're the winner!
A list of 20 fun and easy waiting games for kids that you can play anywhere without screens. Stretch your brains while in line, on trips or in restaurants.
Itching to get a word out of your child? Take a look at these thoughtful conversation starters for kids to get you chatting.
Dancing rice experiment for kids. Make rice dance like magic in this super simple kitchen science experiment from Green Kid Crafts...
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Are you looking for some parenting tips on how to get your kids to listen the first time? Check out this in-depth article that goes beyond "fixing" and helps you create a home environment of listening.
I've made tons of batches of homemade play dough searching for a non toxic edible recipe that was toddler friendly & this DIY homemade play dough recipe....
50+ Funny Kids Jokes September 13, 2018 LOOKING FOR ONLY THE BEST JOKES FOR KIDS? What do Dad jokes, Knock Knock jokes, and kids jokes have in common? They are all corny.... but this list of hilarious jokes kids love will surely put a smile on everyone's face. There isn’t a whole lot more rewarding in life than the laughter of a child. As grown-ups sometimes we forget the power of laughter.At our house, we try to keep the mood light (especially when things outside of our home feel really out of our control!) We like to make each
20 Easy Riddles For Kids. Enjoy our collection of 20 easy riddles for kids with answers! I’m full of keys but I can’t open any door.What am I?
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Gather up some pinecones and turn them into these mini bats!
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I am a strong believer of the saying, "A family that plays together, STAYS together!" Quality time with your kids is so important on so many levels! There are only a few games that I
Are you looking for some parenting tips on how to get your kids to listen the first time? Check out this in-depth article that goes beyond "fixing" and helps you create a home environment of listening.
Colorful pasta noodles are great to use for crafts, sensory bins, and sorting activities. This simple tutorial will show you how to dye noodles!
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Here are some helpful questions parents can ask their kids to help them open up emotionally and support them mentally.
Looking for a science activity that will mesmerize kids (and grownups!) of all ages? This M&M science rainbow is just the activity you need!
Play with magic snow indoors and make these magic snowballs. One ingredient makes these snowballs foam and fizz. Try this indoor activity for winter fun!
Like all fun camps my Grandma Summer Camp includes physical activities, games, crafts, field trips and adventure. It is all budget friendly!
"How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?" Moms, try out these tongue twisters! They're guaranteed to make your kids laugh and encourage family fun.
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As a parent, you can't always be there for your kids. However, you can do these 5 things to train your kid's brain for happiness.
You know that feeling where you REALLY don't want to make dinner because the kids are at the end of their rope, but you are too and then you think, "Hey! We are just going to go out to dinner!" But THEN you think, "My kids will lose their minds in the restaurant and that
How to play the traditional board game queah, an abstract strategy game similar to draughts from Liberia. Easy to learn and fun to play.
Make a french knitting loom with a cardboard roll! We'll show you how with this easy step-by-step and video tutorial.
Here's a healthy gummy bear recipe that uses just fruit, honey, gelatin, and love. A tasty take on the classic (but kinda junky) kid's candy.
101 fun questions to ask kids to know them better! Great conversation starters to bond with your kids over dinner or a long car ride.
K-1 POETRY UNIT I love teaching poetry to kindergarten and first grade students! Even though I have this labeled as Unit 8 in my Writing Series , I actually teach poetry throughout the entire year. We follow the same routine and students look forward to our poetry week every month.
Drawing games for kids help them practice drawing skills, get warmed up before tackling a larger project, and are extremely fun (and funny).
Entertainment can be expensive. If you have a deck of cards, then keep reading for 59 two-person card games that will have you entertained all night long.
Riddles for kids can be both a fun and educational experience for your kids. Here are some examples that can make learning interesting.
Q: If you have 3 apples and 4 oranges in one hand and 4 apples and 3 oranges in the other hand. What do you have? A: Very large hand ...
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Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It’s no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years. When I was in high school, we didn’t have internet either at home or at school. No one owned a cell phone, except for wealthy […]