Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using pictures Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: any age Materials: Photographs, magazine pictures of animals, people, places & things Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors Colored pencils or … Read More
Equipment: Balls (Dodgeball, Tennis Ball, Basketball) Balloons Masking Tape Rope (or tinikling cords) Chairs Building Blocks Ball Toss Race Have the group get into a circle and have one or more balls ready. The leader will begin by throwing, rolling, or … Read More
Tie-dye shirts are a timeless activity, and this version of it contains a special twist! How2PlayToday has shared a step-by-step guide on how to make a neon tie dye shirt which can look amazing in the sunlight, or even in … Read More
In an age of technology, creative outdoor activities are getting played less and becoming harder to come by. Here are some lesser-known games that are great for a group of friends, a P.E. class, or even a summer camp, any … Read More
The hot of summer are here, and everyone needs to find their own way to get out of the house but also to stay cool! Whether it’s fun swimming activities in the pool, staying cool in the shade, or just … Read More
The summer is here, and with kids having tons of time on their hands a great way to spend it can be creating some super realistic ice cream clay sculptures! This activity not only engages kids by capturing their creativity, … Read More
This is an activity that I did with my group of Pre-K to 5th grade elementary students in the Springfield Public Schools district in SW Missouri. I created “Putt the Rainbow” to help students get introduced to golf at a … Read More
At Lebanon Elementary School, the PTA planned a Family Paint Night where students from Pre-K through 5th grade and their families paint their own ceiling tile for the school. We wanted to do something special to get families together and … Read More
These mini ice cream cones are so much fun to make for a summer DIY craft! Kids loved putting these together and decorating their own ice cream. The perfect summer camp craft activity on a hot day. Plus, you can … Read More
Objective: To enhance descriptive writing and action using illustrations cut into parts Age: 5+ Time: 40 minutes (writing varies) Grades: K-4 Materials: Pictures of animals, people, places (optional) Colored pencils Markers Crayons or paint White paper Construction paper Lined paper … Read More
