Remember those simple little diamond shaped yarn weavings we all made at summer camp with just two popsicle sticks and a some colorful yarn? Who knew that god’s eyes, which originated from Mexico’s Huichol Indians, can be so beautifully…

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Like all fun camps my Grandma Summer Camp includes physical activities, games, crafts, field trips and adventure. It is all budget friendly!

You will love these Olympic-themed party ideas, from food to backyard games and lots of kid-friendly crafts! Who else is super excited about the Olympics starting? We cannot wait! Especially since it's now been 3 years since the last Olympic games. As a family, we decided that we're going to have an Olympic-themed party for the opening ceremonies, and my kids are already brainstorming ideas. There are so many fun ideas that we found, we just had to share with you guys. Which one of these ideas is sticking out to you? I want to make them all! This isn't

Are your girls heading off to Summer Girls Camp? Well I have great tips for you on what to pack and how to easily label everything! #ICCAMPMABEL #IC #ad

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Spring is in the air and it's time to get out with your kids for some fun Spring activities! Spring time is a great time to get back outside after being cooped inside during the

Learn how to build a catapult! This STEM activity is so fun for kids and needs just a few simple supplies! Plus learn history in the process.

Have you seen the flying carp streamers in Japan? They are known as Koinobori. (Admittedly, I just learned that term.) They are typically made from a woven fabric and flown during the Japanese celebration known as Tango no sekku. This celebration is dedicated to children and also referred to as Children's Day. This is a celebration of the children of Japan in the hope they may grow up to be strong and resilient like the carp that swim up the waterfalls. Read more about the festivities here. I'v

Teach communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and more to set kids up for their future.

With the Olympics just days away, children are very excited to learn more about the Olympics both in school and at home. Parents and teachers will love the

Introducing *drum roll please* NOODLE NOTES! You may remember that I purchased a bunch of pool noodles at the beginning of the school year to make noodle ponies. Well, the noodles are out again! This time I created a way for students to compose with rhythms. In the activity below, first graders were asked to group notes in sets of 4 beats. We introduce the term "bar lines" and used the small yellow noodles to represent them. Today we used only notes that fit in one beat like a quarter note (ta), barred eighth notes (titi) and a quarter rest (sh). Each noodle note has a note on one side and the corresponding rest on the other side. In future lessons we'll use half notes and whole notes. The half notes are twice as long as the blue note pieces because they get two counts instead of one. The whole notes are four times longer than the blue note pieces because they get four counts. Noodle Notes are GREAT for rhythmic dictation. I'm storing mine in a file box, but there are many options for storage that will work depending on how you plan to use them in your classroom. I must confess that I didn't really measure my noodle notes. I just eyeballed them. So I'll give you some guesstimates: whole notes=about 12 inches dotted half notes=about 9 inches half notes=about 6 inches quarter notes, barred eighths=about 3 inches the "bar lines" are about an inch (maybe less) How many noodles should you buy? Well...that depends. Do you want a class set? 4-8 sets for workstations? Will you use the same dimensions that I did? OH! And all noodles are NOT created equal! Some are about six inches longer than others. Some noodles are very thick. When creating your set, be sure to measure. Well...if that kind of thing matters to you. :-) If you can't tell, I've kind of got a thing for pool noodles. You can check out my Pool Noodle Awesomeness Pinterest board HERE.

Floor Slaps is a great drama game to focus your class' energy and can hold their attention for a long time.

Summer is here! Are you Looking for some Summer Bucket List Ideas? We are sharing some fun Summer Activities that you can enjoy with your families. Which ones will you be adding to your Summer To Do List! SUMMER Summer is in full swing here in Utah. Whether you are going on a road trip

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Introduce kids to binary code by teaching them to code their names - in jewelry!

Ever since I was a child, I have loved watching the Olympics. It’s my dream to one day attend an event in person, but for now, I’ll settle with getting…

This Dutch Windmill craft is fun and easy for elementary kids to make. Goes great with ideas for "countries around the world" crafts. Cute centerpiece, too.

Get fun, free printable worksheets and enjoy cool science activities to do at home

Enjoy beautiful Nantahala Gorge with Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala River, zip line canopy tours and jeep rides by Wildwater Adventure Center in Great Smoky Mountains.

Here are 9 weeks of Summer Camp Themes, Activities and Ideas. Easy, not a ton of prep work, but still fun!

Who said you have to leave your house to go to summer camp? We got you! Here’s a Backyard Summer Camp schedule to give you at least one full week of turn-key, fun & simple summer activities to keep your kids out of your hair...err...entertained. Whether you make this schedule a weekly habit or a one-and-done week camp, we know you and your gremlins...err...munchkins will have ALL the fun!

Do you want to plan your own summer camp at home this year? Are you wondering what to do with the kids for all those long weeks of summer? J...

Add some hands-on fun and learning to your summer bucket list with this collection of 37 Easy Summer STEM Activities for kids!

You're going to love this summer camp at home planner! It's such a great tool to have to plan out the upcoming summer months for the kids!

If you're looking for a fun way to connect with your kids this summer, try making your own DIY summer camp at home!

These 30+ Summer Camp Themes and Descriptions will give you fun activities and ideas to fill your days with exciting Summer Themes. Summer Camp Theme Ideas for Preschoolers and youth camp, This page is full of great summer themes to explore nature, arts and crafts, Science, STEM, ocean activities, kindness and so much more.

Add some hands-on fun and learning to your summer bucket list with this collection of 37 Easy Summer STEM Activities for kids!

Over 20 creative summer camp themes for elementary kids! From space to art, you'll find a theme for every summer camp here!

Keep your kids entertained all summer long with these DIY summer camp ideas. Printable daily schedule included! Most ideas you can do at home with supplies you already have on hand. Holy canoli how is it summer already?! While I start counting down the days to summer break in October, what I always forget about

Summer camp is the perfect setting for STEM activities- many of which can be completed outdoors. Kids love STEM and summertime is the perfect time to continue to work on those collaboration skills. I have some super engaging challenges to share with you! Tips for the summer camp STEM projects are sprinkled throughout this post!

You're going to love this summer camp at home planner! It's such a great tool to have to plan out the upcoming summer months for the kids!

I have written three different lists of themes to be used for themes weeks. 100 Summer Camp Themes 100 More Summer Camp Themes Those themes are meant to encompass all of camp, from crafts to special events, games to meals. THIS list, however, is meant to give you ideas for theme days. Fashion Themes Many […]

Nature Summer Camp for kids is such a fun way to explore the outdoors together! Fun activities for a whole week of nature learning!

Looking for some fun ways to do summer camp at home? Here are the most creative summer camp ideas you can do with kids in your kitchen or backyard!

From making slime to tie-dyeing shirts, water activities, and bubble wands, to outdoor scavenger hunts, you'll find so many creative summer camp activities to keep the kids entertained. Over 100 Summer Activities for Kids and Summer Camp Themes kids love.

Summers are around the corner and so are the summer vacations. The long summer break is a perfect time for kids to play and enjoy for hours without any hassle. However, such long breaks can soon lead to children losing their interest in studies or to a common phenomenon

This STEM Summer Camp is a great way to break up the summer with a week of learning and fun! All the activities are planned out in one place!