Shadow Pattern Art with Writing – Classroom Lesson Plan

Objective: To easily enhance children’s writing through the use of patterns and pre-cut shapes Age: 5+                       Time:  20-45 minutes (writing varies)            Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Poster board, oak tag or construction paper Precut shapes (or use scissors to cut shapes … Read More




Creative Writing Using Posters – Classroom Lesson Plan

Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using pictures Age: 5+           Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies)         Grades: any age Materials: Posters of animals, people, places & things Construction paper Lined paper Pencils & Colored Pencils Glue Scissors Markers (optional) … Read More



9 Classroom Resources for Black History Month

During Black History Month in February and throughout the school year, it is important for students to learn about significant historical events and their impact on American culture, and celebrate the achievements made by icons including Martin Luther King Jr, … Read More


Narrative & Descriptive Writing Lesson Plan with Visual Illustrations

Objective: To enhance narrative and descriptive writing using illustrations cut into parts; showing a beginning, middle, and ending Age: 5+              Time: 40 minutes (writing varies)         Grades: k-4 Materials: Pictures of animals, people, places (optional) Colored pencils, markers, crayons or paint … Read More


DIY Neon Ice Activity – Combining Crafts & Science

Sometimes the coolest results can come from the simplest ingredients. Here is a perfect example of that! How2PlayToday has shared a step-by-step activity on how to make neon ice. It produces some amazing outcomes, but don’t use it to cool … Read More