Objective: To visually enhance all subjects with various writing genres Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten Materials: Paint Sponges or brushes Crayons or Colored Pencils Cardboard frames or pre-cut matted frames Construction paper (black, white and assorted … Read More
Category Archives: Education
Back to School, Back to Problem Solving: Puzzles and Games For Kids
Did you do a jigsaw puzzle this summer? Or roll a die in a board game? Probably. But when was the last time you connected that puzzle and dice game to computational thinking? Computational thinking (CT) doesn’t mean coding or … Read More
Descriptive Paragraph Writing Using Paintings and Prints
Objective: To use “art” to enhance descriptive sentences using basic writing steps Age: 5 + Time: 30 minutes Grades: 1-12 Materials: Paper Pencil A painting (real painting or a print) Clip-board (extra) Easel to display print if needed, or trip … Read More
Summer Camp Fun – How To Use Sticker Mosaics For Your Camp Program
Whether you are planning a Day Camp, Sleep Away Camp, Neighborhood Camp or ‘Pod’ Camp, let’s all StickTogether for a whole new level of ‘together time’ fun this summer with sticker mosaics! It’s time to start planning for the summer! … Read More
Power of Words – Creative & Educational DIY Craft Activity
by artist and licensed Art Teacher Liza This power of words craft art project incorporates many different materials and applications suitable for elementary, middle school and high school across the immense diversity of student body all over the country. The … Read More
Animal Themed Virtual Yoga & Stretching Activity For Kindergarten
Hi everyone, my name is Pamela Santiago and I would like to say that it’s a pleasure to be here sharing a little bit of my knowledge with you! PE Central and S&S Worldwide have been an awesome source of … Read More
How To Build Fine Motor Skills – Activities For Distance Learners
Fine Motor skills require strength, dexterity, and coordination to produce movement of the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrist in order to grasp and manipulate objects. These skills are essential to the success of children in the classroom … Read More
K-5 Indoor Classroom Soccer Activity
Hello Everyone, my name is Coach Lopez, and I am the Health & Physical Education Teacher at Promesa College Prep – West Corpus Christi. In this blog I will talk about a soccer P.E activity I created that you can … Read More
Creative Story Writing For Grades 3-6 – Brainstorming Ideas
Objective: To develop creative writing skills. Recommended Grades: 3-6 Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes My name is Joe Turbessi. I use Culliver Crantz as my author name for my middle grade book series called FrightVision. To go along with the series, … Read More
Games with Bowling Pins for Camps, PE, and Afterschool
Sometimes a few bowling pins can add some out of the ordinary creative activities that will keep your campers and students engaged the entire time. Minimal supplies are needed, other than bowling pins, grab some balls and cones to coordinate … Read More
