Show off your DIY skills this Winter with these Holiday-inspired decorations for your home. Check out these ideas to display at home.
Holiday Monogram via Pinterest
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Jingle Bells Wreath via Pinterest
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Snowman Wreath via Pinterest
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Gift Wrapped Door via Nap Time Decor
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Joy Door via Uncommon Designs
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Though there is a lot to be said for indoor learning in a formal environment, more and more research is pointing towards the benefits of outdoor learning. The problem is finding enough fun and educational outdoor activities to justify consistent outdoor classes. Children can quickly bore of 'tag' and many children want something more diverse and stimulating.
The good news is, outdoor learning activities for preschoolers, younger children, and even high school students can be either academic, physical, or a mixture of both. Examples of academic activities include:
There are also plenty of fun outdoor games which are more physical. Benefits include teaching new skills and increasing the flow of oxygen to children's brains, thus making them more alert and attentive. Here’s a list of outdoor games that are more physical:
Though these are just some of the recommended activities for fun and learning outdoors, there are a whole lot more educational outdoor activities that could fit your children's learning needs. Some of these require resources, like vegetable gardens, but like the above list of activities, most of them don't.
Another good thing about these activities is they can be done at home. Do some research and plan activities for your children's personal development. If your children are more interested in music, arrange activities around sounds and noises. If your children prefer activities with physical movement, play some games with them to get them moving.
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Johanna Cider is a New Zealand based writer who loves writing about anything to do with travel and technology. Johanna has previously written for Australian sites such as Jumpflex trampolines. You can read more of her work on her Tumblr.
Image Sources:
Children and Nature - under CC0 - Pixnio
Physical Activity – Under CC By SA 2.0 - Eileen Mcmahon via Flickr
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It's hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just around the corner!
These five crafts will be a great addition to your Thanksgiving activities for your classroom party or to keep the kids occupied while the cooking is going on Thanksgiving Day.
Handprint & Popsicle Stick Turkey Magnet via This Girl's Life
Candy Turkeys with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups via Beauty in the Mess
Easy Cornucopia Activity via hometalk
Popcorn on the Cob Bags via Smart School House
Thankful Tree via Our Goodwin Journey
You know something we are all thankful for? Volunteers! It would be very difficult to pull off school activities, club projects, potlucks and parties, fundraisers, and events without volunteers. Free online SignUps and coordination solutions from SignUp.com makes it super easy to recruit your volunteers.
Plus, whether you're organizing a group of people, contributing to a cause, or just wanting to get more out of your day, the Idea Center is your go-to destination for time-saving tips, ideas and best practices.
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Power your VBS volunteer efforts with SignUp.com's free online sign-ups and add some colorful flare to your event with these fun bulletin board ideas!
Be Whoooo Jesus Wants You to Be
(via Oamwteachingambition)
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We Beeeelong to Jesus
(via MrsBsbeehive-cori.blogspot.com)
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Jesus Gives New Life
(via WhenOneTeachesTwoLearn)
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Jesus Calms the Storm (via FlameCreativeKids)
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9 Apps for Life (via Pinterest)
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God Has a Spot For You (via MyClassroomIdeas)
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Make sure your kids are munching on healthy snacks this Spring. Check out a few recipes to try for the new season below.
Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars via Passion for Savings
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Baked Apple Chips via The Viet Vegan
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Frozen Yogurt Drops via A Healthy Slice of Life
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Easy Bake Nuggets via Whole New Mom
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Banana Cereal Bars via The Gracious Wife
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Apple Donuts via Hello Wonderful
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Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here! Don't forget these 8 last-minute reminders:
1. Capture those moments! Don't forget to take pics and short videos of your teacher appreciation events and class gifts to post on your school's social accounts and website/blog.
2. Have your emergency kit ready. Extra napkins, wet wipes, flatware, rubber bands and thank you cards are some must-haves it won't hurt to store in the trunk or stash in the teachers lounge.
3. Find great ideas on Pinerest! Caught in a last-minute lurch for a fab teacher gift idea? Quick, get on Pinterest for easy DIY teacher gift ideas and more, click here
4. Get more people involved. Scrambling for a last-minute teacher appreciation week activity? Quickly schedule what you need and when on an online signup, invite class parents to sign up from their computer or smartphone, and rely on VolunteerSpot to send automated reminders, click here to get started
5.Thank your parents who participate. Send a quick thank you email or card home to your class parents who participate and donate for teacher appreciation week letting them know their small contributions meant a lot.
6. Dress up your gift card. Opting for a great gift card for your favorite teacher this year? Add a last-minute touch like wrapping your gift card in a sweet felt wrapper, in a hand-written thank you card, in a bouquet, you name it. More ideas here
7. Print if off! It's so easy to find beautiful, funny, and sweet signs and gift tags that you can print offline for free. Find a great list on our Teacher Appreciation Ideas page
8. Have fun! Teacher Appreciation Week can get a smidge chaotic, especially if your school ask parents to contribute or take part in an activity every day of the week. Don't forget to have FUN and know your teachers and educators will love any of the recognition they get!
Don't miss more fool-proof teacher appreciation tips, click here
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Put all those Fall lessons to the test this Spring with these printables for students. Color match your students' learnings this Spring with these free worksheets.
Butterfly Color Guide via Pre-School Activities
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Spring Word Search via Itsy Bitsy Fun
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Piece the Chicks via Krokatak
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Bunny Tails via Frog Prince Paperie
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Easter Banner via Yellow Bliss Road
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Celebrate the sweetest woman in your life with some delicious recipes that say "Happy Mother's Day!" Pick one of these recipes to make your mom's day.
Flower Cupcake Bouquet via See Vanessa Craft
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Mother's Day Cookies via Cookie Connection
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Tea Bag Cookies via Country Living
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Mother's Day Cookie Cards via Tell Love and Party
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Coffee With Mom via Entertain Decorate Celebrate
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Salted Caramel Pots de Creme via Cooking Class
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Cherry Bread via Averie Cooks
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Bloom into some classroom fun and celebrate Spring coming into full session. Splash some color into your lesson plans with these Spring-themed worksheets.
Tulip Trace via Teachers Pay Teachers
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Water the Flowers via My Teaching Station
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Spelling Spring via A Sunny Day in First Grade
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Color Spring via Pinterest
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Reporting Spring via Classroom Freebies Too
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Adding Flowers via Kindergarten Smarts
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Coding Spring via AZ Coloring
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Bloom into a new season with some fun crafts you can make with your kids. Check out these easy DIY crafts to share with students.
Flower Bookmarks via Live Craft Love
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Egg Wreath via The Resourceful Mama
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Q-Tip Painting via Glued to My Crafts
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Pom Pom Cherry Tree via Play Train
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Chick Finger Puppets via I Heart Crafty Things
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Rainbow Button Egg via Carrie Elle
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Paper Straw Flower Craft via About Home
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After all the sweets that come with Spring, you have to make sure to add some healthy options in the mix. Try some of these recipes to give your kids a little healthy spring in their step.
Banana Split Bites via Live Love Liz
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Fruit Cones via My Fussy Eater
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Frozen Yogurt Bites via Eats Amazing
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Apple Sandwiches via My Litter
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Tropical Snack Plate via Mom Endeavors
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Banana Peanut Butter Bites via Sugar Bee Crafts
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Fruit Flowers via Incredible Playhouse
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Strawberry Yogurt Bark via Hello Wonderful
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Read more: 10 Spring Door Decs for the Classroom - Online Sign Up Blog by VolunteerSpot http://blog.volunteerspot.com/volunteer_guru/2016/03/10-spring-door-decs-for-the-classroom.html#ixzz44LkwxYC3
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Find your pot of gold at the end of these St. Patrick's-themed dishes for the Spring potluck. Check out these recipes to have a fun-filled St. Patty's celebration.
Potato Bites via Homemade Interest
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Irish Apple Cake via The Kitchen McCabe
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Baked Reuben Sliders via Real House Moms
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Irish Coffee Cake Scones via Seasonly Creations
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Shamrock Fudge via About Food
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Brownie Mint Trifle via Saving You Dinero
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Reuben Waffle Fries via Melanie Makes
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Welcome Spring in a big way this year, by decorating the front of your classroom! Here are some fun ideas to put Spring into your classroom.
April Flowers via Pinterest
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Masterpiece via Kickin' It With Class
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Helping Us Grow via Children's Learning Activities
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Chick Door via Pinterest
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Hearts Tweet via Sailing Into Second
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Spring is in the Air via My Classroom Ideas
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Print out all of your lucky shamrocks and leprechauns to get your students exited about St. Patrick's Day. Here are a few free, downloadable printables to enjoy.
Shamrock Puppy via Free Home School Deals
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Lucky Bingo via The Crafting Chicks
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Build A Leprechaun via Learning English
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St. Patrick' Day Story via Cre Kid
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Maze to Gold via Media CDN
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Top of the Mornin' via Pink Peppermint Design
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Make your gifts a little sweeter this year...literally! Try some one of these treats to give your favorite little Valentine's this year.
Valentine's Pretzels via Love From the Oven
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XOXO Rice Krispie via Two Sisters Crafting
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Conversation Cheesecakes via Hungry Happenings
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Strawberry Pops via A Spicy Perspective
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Chocolate Roses via Sweet Revelations
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Homemade Gumdrops via Mom On Timeout
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