Category Archives: Classroom Activities

Winter Bulletin Board: Smitten with Winter Words

Looking for a way to reboot and kick start learning after winter break? Welcome your students back to class with a fun winter-themed “Smitten with Winter Words” Bulletin Board. This board isn’t just for looks, it’s a winter-themed word wall so students can practice vocabulary words. Here are the decorative items we used to create … Continue reading Winter Bulletin Board: Smitten with Winter Words »

Holiday Craft: Paper Plate Snowman

Don’t you just love holiday crafts? I wanted to share a fun holiday craft I’ve been doing with my class every Christmas. Paper Plate Snowman By Brenda Strickland Materials 1 large paper plate 1 chenille stick (pipe cleaner) 2 large pompoms Orange construction paper scraps (for nose) Red paper or fabric scraps (for scarf) Large … Continue reading Holiday Craft: Paper Plate Snowman »

Craft Stick Reindeer

It’s that time of year again! Christmas is almost here and we’ve been creating fun holiday crafts for the classroom. The Craft Stick Reindeer is a popular holiday craft that requires very little prep work and uses materials that you may already have in the classroom. Materials 2 ½ Craft Sticks Brown Paint Paintbrush Small … Continue reading Craft Stick Reindeer »

Thanksgiving Photo Booth Props for the Classroom & Free Template

What better way to celebrate and capture what Thanksgiving is all about than with a fun classroom photo session. Create playful Thanksgiving photo booth props using borders, accents, and decorative items that you may already have in the classroom. You can use the free pilgrim hat and feather headband template here to trace and cut. … Continue reading Thanksgiving Photo Booth Props for the Classroom & Free Template »