Mindfulness and social emotional learning (SEL) are becoming increasingly important, and it is beneficial to start teaching kids at a young age how to manage their stress and emotions in a healthy way. The goal is to develop the skill … Read More
Category Archives: Education
Dinosaur Dig Sensory Bin Activity for Kids
Here is a fun dinosaur dig themed sensory bin idea for your program using coffee grounds and other simple materials! Objective: Creating simple sensory bins while exploring the world of dinosaurs Skill Development: Sensory Play Materials: Flour Coffee grounds Water … Read More
String Art Painting Activity – Lesson Plan for Writing
Objective: To enhance writing through the use of textured visual art using string art Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Yarn (or string or floss thread) Tempera paint Brushes Art Tray Paint cups Scissors Construction … Read More
What Makes a Great PE Teacher – Tips & Resources
While there are certain tenets that make a great teacher in general, there are also intangibles that make teachers great. And these are not mutually exclusive. For example, one can have the tenets of a great teacher and not display … Read More
Student Writing Activity Using Paint & Framed Silhouettes
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
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