Our January 2021 Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! It’s a brand new year, and an important time to encourage kids to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle, whether they are at home learning virtually, or learning in person. This … Read More
Christmas Tree & Santa Coloring Craft for Kids
Santa Claus is an icon of the Christmas holiday and it is always fun to plan some santa themed crafts for your program! Our Color Me™ Cardboard Santa And Tree craft comes with simple punch-out and fold designs. The pack … Read More
Resources for Teaching Personal Space & Social Distance in the Classroom
As many three, four and five year olds enter school for the first time, there is a lot to learn about how to be a student in the classroom. Not only are they learning their role as a student, but … Read More
December Daily Holidays & Observances Printable Calendar
Need activity ideas and themed products for your program each month? Download and print our daily holidays and observances calendar! See the link below for our December 2020 Calendar. Refer to the calendar when you need inspiration, whether you are … Read More
DIY Snowman and Reindeer Measuring Sticks – Winter Craft for Kids
Kids can measure how much snow has fallen this season by making these adorable holiday themed paint stick rulers! We made a snowman or reindeer to celebrate the winter and Christmas holiday. This is a great way to get kids … Read More
Alphabet Soup Frisbee Activity for PE
I started this frisbee lesson with my students and turned into an activity called Alphabet Soup. Students throw the frisbee at the target – the center hoop is 2 letters and the outer hoop is 1. Students mark off whichever … Read More
Quaran-STEAM Activities For Kids – Kits For Your Library
Our public library is using S&S kits to create monthly Quaran-Steam Kits featuring a children’s STEAM activity. While the library is closed due to COVID-19, these kits are picked up through curbside service or drive thru and done at home. … Read More
Simon Poly Spot Game for PE
Simon is a fun game to play that incorporates jumping and hopping. Students also get to be creative and make movement patterns for their partners to follow. This game has been a fun way to work on focusing and memory … Read More
Social Distance Games & Activities for Youth Programs
If you’re looking for activities for your youth program, get inspired with these ideas from Youth Program Fire! We’ve shared several game ideas that can be used for YMCA, camps, PE, parks and recreation, and more. Many of these were … Read More
How to Make Clay Pendant Necklaces – DIY Craft Activity
Make a pendant necklace with polymer clay! We created these during Classical Music Day when we studied and listened to both Mozart and Beethoven, so we used musical pendants. But you can create these for any theme. Materials: Polymer Clay … Read More