by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 15, 2024 | All, Holidays, Literature
Halloween is the ultimate kids’ holiday because (if we’re being honest) candy! That’s it. While the students get ready to run amok, here are some Halloween themed books that will give everyone a fun or a fright! (Full disclosure: some affiliate...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 12, 2023 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter
Face it, December activities in a school can throw a wrench in our plans. Even well planned teachers can be stuck with “what do I do nows”, “I don’t want to start a new concept”, or “half the class is missing because there was a...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 7, 2023 | All, Holidays, Literature, Musical Cultures
You know around this part of the internet we love children’s literature. Diwali is a Hindu (and also other Indian religions) festival of lights that is celebrated in the fall. It lasts 5 days and is a major holiday. If you are talking bout holidays in your classroom,...
by Melissa Stouffer | Oct 24, 2023 | All, Holidays, Season: Fall
Halloween is a kid favorite holiday. If you celebrate in your school, it’s definitely one of those days that it’s better to go with the flow and give into the fun! Even then, there is still learning to be done, so here are some great FUN and educational...
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 7, 2023 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter
No matter how you feel about the holiday, there’s no denying students love another reason for a bit of fun, sugary snacks and a little down time from normal activities. I thought I’d give a quick roundup of some Valentines Day Songs and Activities for...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 10, 2023 | AAPI, All, Holidays, Music History, Musical Cultures, Season: Winter
A lot of teachers and schools are incorporating Lunar New Year into their yearly plans. Lunar New Year is not a celebration specific to China. As with other cultural celebrations, please buy resources from creators who are actually of Asian descent and celebrate Lunar...
