Seasonal Games & Crafts Articles - Page 2

In America, St. Patrick’s Day is ordinarily celebrated with parades and everything green! While it’s not considered a major holiday in the states, it still serves as an excellent opportunity to learn about Irish culture and history. Turn this fun day into a learning experience with easy and educational St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids! Keep reading to learn more about this exciting day, and to find 6 sensational ideas to share with your kids or students at home or in the classroom!

New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for grown-ups! In fact, resolutions are a great way to inspire your children to learn about important character traits and skills like setting long-term goals, and following through with plans. Indeed, your child can learn a lot about the ideals of self-improvement and continued learning just by making—and keeping-- resolutions. This next article will give you two wonderful New Year’s craft ideas that your little learner can enjoy throughout the entire year!

There’s no way around it, the 2020 holiday season is going to be much different from those of the past! This year, as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, families are being encouraged to put the brakes on large gatherings, limiting celebrations to household members. Understandably, this is disappointing for everyone involved, but as parents, we can make this into a lesson in resiliency by facing it head on with our children and making new plans. Read this article to learn how to handle your child’s holiday disappointment and explore fun and festive activities to make this season bright.

Halloween is one of childhood’s favorite holidays, and it’s easy to take advantage of the excitement of the season by mixing in some frightfully fun STEM-based activities! Use common supplies and Halloween candy to flex your child’s engineering and science abilities and knowledge. This article will share 10 thrilling Halloween STEM activities for kids that you will love as much as your child! 

Does your child need extra motivation to get pumped for heading back to school? Heading back to the classroom after a long summer break can be tough for kids, both young and old. This article reveals 5 of our best ideas to get your child excited by making  crafts that are both fun and functional!

The 4th of July is right around the corner, and it’s time to start preparing for the big day! Teach your child about Independence Day, while sharing patriotism and symbolism by creating fun and festive crafts perfect to celebrate this important summer holiday. Keep reading to discover three exciting 4th of July crafts that are easy to make using common craft supplies!

In the summer, it’s easy to keep kids busy when there’s so many outdoor activities and camp programs available. But in the winter, the options are limited for a variety of reasons. Nevertheless, any time away from school should be utilized to continue your child’s learning. Read this article to find exciting ways to keep kids busy that can also double as meaningful learning experiences!

Most families agree that Christmas is the holiday of giving, but all too often, many kids are only looking forward to one thing: gifts! While all of us look forward to exchanging gifts, receiving them isn’t the most important or meaningful part of this much-loved holiday. This holiday season, teach your children about the spirit of giving! Keep reading to discover 7 sensational charitable giving ideas to make this Christmas a little bit brighter for those in need! 

It probably goes without saying that Thanksgiving is all about reflecting upon what makes us grateful! But sometimes children miss the message as they are getting even more excited for the upcoming Christmas season. Before the turkey hits the table, show kids how to express their gratitude and share it with those they love. Read this article to find Thanksgiving gratitude games and activities that are great to both at home or in the classroom!

When the burgers are on the grill and the kids are anxiously awaiting fireworks, 4th of July games for kids are an easy way to keep the littlest guests busy on this exciting day! Plan memorable backyard games that will delight your friends and family, both young and old.