These are a few resources the OSHC team in Syd & Melb found and noted worth sharing, including a few additional recommendations for a OSHC coordinator in Queensland! Movement… Read More
Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]
How high can you build? Your kids will love this STEM challenge and it requires little to no prep from parents/teachers. Start building today!
Dish Soap Silly Putty
Our weather goes from one extreme to the next. Having indoor energy burning activities is a must for rainy days and cold winter days.
Let's make this Easy 2 Ingredient Cloud Dough today! It's inexpensive to make, can be colored, and smells so much better than traditional play doughs.
Escape room activities are a fun and interactive way to work on the skills kids need. My favorite part about escape room activities is that they really encourage cooperation and critical thinking skills. Kids work together and use their collective brain power to solve a variety of puzzles and challe
Are you looking for an outdoor activity that entertains kids while also strengthening hands to improve fine motor skills? This colourful fizzing ice cubes experiment is perfect for kids of all ages! This summer we love to spend a lot of time outside. I’m always on the hunt for activities my kiddos will enjoy while … Continue reading "Coloured Ice Cube Surprise: A Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment"
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…
With summer quickly coming to a close, how about one more outdoor activity to savor the fresh air and sunshine? Try this nature scavenger hunt! With my office being part of my home, we were able to go right in my backyard and find everything on the list. If you're not so lucky to have nature right outside your back door, you could collect a box of items ahead of time and have your students hunt for them right in your office. Or you could put them in a texture table, or a large box. Another idea: send the list home and have your students hunt for things in their own neighborhood with their parents and bring the items back to you. This activity was wonderful for working on attributes, but it also lent itself well to other goals. Some of my early elementary kids need a little help with organization, and following a list to complete a task was more difficult than one would think! It was also another great EET activity: we chose three items and used the EET method to talk about them. We also compared and contrasted the different leaves we collected, and several types of flowers. If you've been following my Camp Journal posts, you know we are earning badges this summer. After completing this hunt and the tasks associated with their goals, the kids happily added the Nature Badge to their journals. I adapted this list from an idea I saw on Pinterest, from thefrugalgirls.com. If you'd like a copy of my list, you can download it here. Enjoy these last lazy days of summer! Pam
DIY fidgets tutorials. Perfectly adapted to help children with autism and other special needs self-regulate and calm down.
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
Introduce kids to binary code by teaching them to code their names - in jewelry!
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…
Magic Milk is a true science-meets-art project that can be done with simple kitchen ingredients! I covered the base of a shallow container with milk (I have tried whole milk and 2% (skimmed) and both work) and added a few drops of food dye. Then we dipped a wooden toothpick into some dish soap (dishwashing liquid) and gently touched it to the surface of the milk. WOW - the colour exploded across the surface of the milk. We kept watching because sometimes it happened several times. We also tried dropping the food colouring only into the centre of the milk. We
Learn how to make pretend snow with only 2 simple ingredients. The perfect winter sensory play idea.
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…
Have you seen those floating ball toys where you blow into one end and the ball "magically" floats above in place? Here's a way to create your own!
September includes both Hunger Action Month and September 11's National Day of Service and Remembrance. In honor of both, I want to share some ideas of hunger awareness activities for kids. For the last few years, I've enjoyed participating in Moms Fighting Hunger and No Kid Hungry activities during September. I've been amazed at all the creative ideas I've seen online for helping kids get involved. Hunger Awareness Activities for Kids 'Sesame Street: Growing Hope Against Hunger Highlight Reel' 'Every Can Counts' by the Children of Moms Fighting Hunger You'll find lots of great hunger awareness activities for kids in the Moms
Wizard Mystery Grid Coloring Page
Set a friendly tone in your classroom with these 30 "Get to Know You" games perfect for back to school or when welcoming a new student.
With summer quickly coming to a close, how about one more outdoor activity to savor the fresh air and sunshine? Try this nature scavenger hunt! With my office being part of my home, we were able to go right in my backyard and find everything on the list. If you're not so lucky to have nature right outside your back door, you could collect a box of items ahead of time and have your students hunt for them right in your office. Or you could put them in a texture table, or a large box. Another idea: send the list home and have your students hunt for things in their own neighborhood with their parents and bring the items back to you. This activity was wonderful for working on attributes, but it also lent itself well to other goals. Some of my early elementary kids need a little help with organization, and following a list to complete a task was more difficult than one would think! It was also another great EET activity: we chose three items and used the EET method to talk about them. We also compared and contrasted the different leaves we collected, and several types of flowers. If you've been following my Camp Journal posts, you know we are earning badges this summer. After completing this hunt and the tasks associated with their goals, the kids happily added the Nature Badge to their journals. I adapted this list from an idea I saw on Pinterest, from thefrugalgirls.com. If you'd like a copy of my list, you can download it here. Enjoy these last lazy days of summer! Pam
DIY fidgets tutorials. Perfectly adapted to help children with autism and other special needs self-regulate and calm down.
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
The best kind of kindergarten STEM challenge is one that has children working together to find a solution to a fun, engaging problem using simple supplies that don't take lots of prep time. Enter The Floor is Lava STEM activity for kindergarteners. It's so simple, you can do it with preschoolers too! Don't forget to
Introduce kids to binary code by teaching them to code their names - in jewelry!
Improve hand-eye coordination and provide some gentle exercise for the upper body with this fun fishing game! A wonderful opportunity to reminisce!
Help Save Fred is a great stem activity! This save Fred the worm is super fun stem activity will help your students strengthen team building skills and...
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…
Kinesthetic Learning Ideas - over 20 ideas!
Magic Milk is a true science-meets-art project that can be done with simple kitchen ingredients! I covered the base of a shallow container with milk (I have tried whole milk and 2% (skimmed) and both work) and added a few drops of food dye. Then we dipped a wooden toothpick into some dish soap (dishwashing liquid) and gently touched it to the surface of the milk. WOW - the colour exploded across the surface of the milk. We kept watching because sometimes it happened several times. We also tried dropping the food colouring only into the centre of the milk. We
Learn how to make pretend snow with only 2 simple ingredients. The perfect winter sensory play idea.
It’s summer and it’s time to map out summer music and movement activities for children. Lot's of summer music and movement activities.
These super fun scooter board activities for kids help promote greater focus and self-regulation while also improving gross motor function and skills!
The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…
Kids bored? Check out our list of 31 budget-friendly after school activities for kids to help your little ones blow off some steam before bedtime!
Have you seen those floating ball toys where you blow into one end and the ball "magically" floats above in place? Here's a way to create your own!
15 Stretchy Band Music and Movement Favorites from Bear Paw Creek Customers Back in December I had fun in our Bear Paw Creek Facebook Group showing
Exercise and use creativity to move like words/pictures.
Check out the most creative and hands-on activities for your preschool space theme! Perfect for your classroom or homeschool.
