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January 11, 2016
Circuit Lessons for Elementary and Middle School
Elementary and Middle School Electric Circuit Science Lesson
What's more fun than making stuff work? These circuit lessons for elementary and middle school students are fun to make. We've included printable PDF worksheets for electricity and lesson plans for teachers from PBS and Duke Energy. There is also a free online circuit lesson from Brainpop. Scroll down to get your own Circuit Building
What's more fun than making stuff work? These circuit lessons for elementary and middle school students are fun to make. We've included printable PDF worksheets for electricity and lesson plans for teachers from PBS and Duke Energy. There is also a free online circuit lesson from Brainpop. Scroll down to get your own Circuit Building
January 6, 2016
Activities for Martin Luther King Day
MLK Activities to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
When is Martin Luther King Day? It is celebrated on the third Monday of January. In the United States, many schools and businesses have the day off to celebrate. What do you do to remember MLK? We have many Martin Luther King Day Activities on the blog. In this post, we're sharing free printable signs for a Martin Luther King rally or impromptu
When is Martin Luther King Day? It is celebrated on the third Monday of January. In the United States, many schools and businesses have the day off to celebrate. What do you do to remember MLK? We have many Martin Luther King Day Activities on the blog. In this post, we're sharing free printable signs for a Martin Luther King rally or impromptu
January 4, 2016
Happiness Quote: A Day at the Beach Meme
Happiness Meme: The Beach
Quotes, quotes, quotes. Memes, memes, memes. Why do we like to share them on Facebook and pin them to our Pinterest Boards? Well, for one, they make us laugh or dream. This Happiness Meme for a Day at the Beach makes me dream of a past vacation. The photo was taken in Tarpon Springs, Florida. If you haven't been there, you should go. After all, happiness is a day at the
Quotes, quotes, quotes. Memes, memes, memes. Why do we like to share them on Facebook and pin them to our Pinterest Boards? Well, for one, they make us laugh or dream. This Happiness Meme for a Day at the Beach makes me dream of a past vacation. The photo was taken in Tarpon Springs, Florida. If you haven't been there, you should go. After all, happiness is a day at the
December 29, 2015
How to Make Butterbeer Soda Recipe
Butterbeer and Chocolate Soda Recipe
If you are a Harry Potter fan, you've probably heard of Butterbeer. Does Butterbeer taste good? Find out when you learn how to make Butterbeer with this Butterbeer Soda Recipe. We also made some good, old-fashioned, Chocolate Soda. Enjoy!
How to Make Butterbeer Soda Recipe.
Our Butterbeer Soda Recipe, makes a non-alcoholic beverage that is fun for kids
If you are a Harry Potter fan, you've probably heard of Butterbeer. Does Butterbeer taste good? Find out when you learn how to make Butterbeer with this Butterbeer Soda Recipe. We also made some good, old-fashioned, Chocolate Soda. Enjoy!
How to Make Butterbeer Soda Recipe.
Our Butterbeer Soda Recipe, makes a non-alcoholic beverage that is fun for kids
December 17, 2015
The Day the Crayons Came Home PDF Activities: Book Review
PDF Lessons Activities for The Days the Crayons Came Home
The Day the Crayons Came Home is a fun story. The crayons are back, and they aren't happy. Find out where they've been when you win your own copy. For the Penguin Books 12 Days of Giveaways. Hop over to their Facebook Page to enter to win! Hurry, you have until midnight tonight. Everyone enjoys the story of the crayons, so we found some
The Day the Crayons Came Home is a fun story. The crayons are back, and they aren't happy. Find out where they've been when you win your own copy. For the Penguin Books 12 Days of Giveaways. Hop over to their Facebook Page to enter to win! Hurry, you have until midnight tonight. Everyone enjoys the story of the crayons, so we found some
December 16, 2015
The Book with No Pictures PDF Lesson Plans
Free Lesson Activities for the Book with No Pictures
The Book with No Pictures, by B.J. Novak, is a silly book for kids with- You guessed it- No Pictures! Little ones will enjoy hearing grownups read the silly words, and older children will enjoy reading them out loud. We are participating in Penguin Books, 12 Days of Giveaways. Want to win this book or another fun book? Hop over to the Penguin
The Book with No Pictures, by B.J. Novak, is a silly book for kids with- You guessed it- No Pictures! Little ones will enjoy hearing grownups read the silly words, and older children will enjoy reading them out loud. We are participating in Penguin Books, 12 Days of Giveaways. Want to win this book or another fun book? Hop over to the Penguin
December 14, 2015
Eric Carle Surrealist Lesson Activities: The Nonsense Show Book Review
Surrealism in Children's Literature: Art Lesson Activities
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Eric Carle has written and illustrated another book! The Nonsense Show is written to introduce children to Surrealism. Completely nonsensical, the beautiful illustrations will capture the heart of preschoolers while the concept will boggle the minds of everyone else. We've included a book
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Eric Carle has written and illustrated another book! The Nonsense Show is written to introduce children to Surrealism. Completely nonsensical, the beautiful illustrations will capture the heart of preschoolers while the concept will boggle the minds of everyone else. We've included a book
December 13, 2015
Preschool Bracelet Wreath Craft: Jingle Bangle Bracelet Wreath
Make a Wreath with a Bangle Bracelet
If you are looking for an easy preschool craft for the holidays, this preschool bracelet wreath craft, Jingle Bangle Bracelet, is the answer! It works fine motor skills, auditory sensory, and the sense of touch. Best of all, it is fun to make, and more fun to wear. Psst. It isn't just for preschoolers. Enjoy!
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If you are looking for an easy preschool craft for the holidays, this preschool bracelet wreath craft, Jingle Bangle Bracelet, is the answer! It works fine motor skills, auditory sensory, and the sense of touch. Best of all, it is fun to make, and more fun to wear. Psst. It isn't just for preschoolers. Enjoy!
*This post contains affiliate links for your
December 12, 2015
Elf on the Shelf Clothes Ideas
Make your own Elf on the Shelf Costume
Looking for Elf on the Shelf clothes ideas? You can make your own elf on the shelf costume for your Antique Elf on the Shelf Ornaments or your regular elf. Grab some paper, and let the kids design and create clothing for your elves. Enjoy!
Elf on the Shelf Clothes Ideas. Make your own pattern!
Grab your Vintage Elf Christmas Ornaments or your modern elf, and trace their outline on white construction paper. Be generous and make the outline larger than the acutal elf.
Elf clothing pattern from paper.
Cut out and trace your new pattern onto your favorite tissue paper, fabric, or construction paper.
Elf on the Shelf paper costume pattern.
Does your elf need a hat? Get a carboard toilet roll tube and cut it down the middle. Wrap until it looks like a party hat and then trim off the bottom edge. Below, the hat still had toilet paper on it. We added stickers and a pom pom top with tacky glue.
Use your pattern to measure the neck and shoulder area for his collar. Fold a piece of paper in quarters. Draw a frill half pattern, cut out the corner fold, and when you open it, you have a clown collar!
We also added little strips of paper around his wrists for shirt cuffs, a plastic star for a rapper-style necklace, and pom pom embellishements.
Note: We cut his hands. They were connected, so he could hug a tree or hang on the tree. Be sure to get permission before cutting your heirloom elve's hands. They are collector's items.
Make your own Elf on the Shelf Costume.
For our tiny vintage elf ornament, we opened his hands and wrapped him in a fancy bow that coordinates with his original hat.
Vintage Antique Elf on the Shelf Ornament with Ribbon Dress.
The last elf is always wearing his red, pin-striped pajamas around the house. We drew a cape around his paper pattern on red tissue paper and then cut it out. After draping it over his shoulders, we measured his arms and poked holes through the paper. Then, we found an old velcro bow from a baby shoe and gave him a bow tie!
He is very happy.
This is a Vintage Elf Decoration Antique Ornament in striped pajamas.
Get creative with scraps of fabric, doll clothes, and paper. You don't need to purchase expensive costumes. You might also like to make these hats or this chef hat for your elf.
Sleeping peacefully in the Christmas Tree.
Recommended:
Buy Elf on the Shelf Clothes*
Winter Seasonal Books
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Looking for Elf on the Shelf clothes ideas? You can make your own elf on the shelf costume for your Antique Elf on the Shelf Ornaments or your regular elf. Grab some paper, and let the kids design and create clothing for your elves. Enjoy!
Elf on the Shelf Clothes Ideas. Make your own pattern!
Grab your Vintage Elf Christmas Ornaments or your modern elf, and trace their outline on white construction paper. Be generous and make the outline larger than the acutal elf.
Elf clothing pattern from paper.
Cut out and trace your new pattern onto your favorite tissue paper, fabric, or construction paper.
Elf on the Shelf paper costume pattern.
Does your elf need a hat? Get a carboard toilet roll tube and cut it down the middle. Wrap until it looks like a party hat and then trim off the bottom edge. Below, the hat still had toilet paper on it. We added stickers and a pom pom top with tacky glue.
Use your pattern to measure the neck and shoulder area for his collar. Fold a piece of paper in quarters. Draw a frill half pattern, cut out the corner fold, and when you open it, you have a clown collar!
We also added little strips of paper around his wrists for shirt cuffs, a plastic star for a rapper-style necklace, and pom pom embellishements.
Note: We cut his hands. They were connected, so he could hug a tree or hang on the tree. Be sure to get permission before cutting your heirloom elve's hands. They are collector's items.
Make your own Elf on the Shelf Costume.
For our tiny vintage elf ornament, we opened his hands and wrapped him in a fancy bow that coordinates with his original hat.
Vintage Antique Elf on the Shelf Ornament with Ribbon Dress.
The last elf is always wearing his red, pin-striped pajamas around the house. We drew a cape around his paper pattern on red tissue paper and then cut it out. After draping it over his shoulders, we measured his arms and poked holes through the paper. Then, we found an old velcro bow from a baby shoe and gave him a bow tie!
He is very happy.
This is a Vintage Elf Decoration Antique Ornament in striped pajamas.
Get creative with scraps of fabric, doll clothes, and paper. You don't need to purchase expensive costumes. You might also like to make these hats or this chef hat for your elf.
Sleeping peacefully in the Christmas Tree.
Recommended:
Buy Elf on the Shelf Clothes*
Winter Seasonal Books
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products.
*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
Catch the rest of the article by clicking over to the blog. We've had content scraped from our newsletters. Also, we share affiliate links for your convenience, and we aren't to share them off the site. :) Go ahead, what are you waiting for?
December 8, 2015
Amelia Earhart Lesson Activities: Book Review
Lesson Plan and Activities for Amelia Earhart
The, "I am", series from Penguin Books is a fun way to learn about famous, historical figures. In these Amelia Earhart lesson activities, you'll learn all about the history of the famous pilot. Penguin was kind enough to send us the book for review. Enjoy!
Scroll Down for our Online Lesson Activities.
Amelia Earhart Lesson Activities.
"I am Amelia Earhart", by Brad Meltzer, is told from the point of view of Amelia as a child. The illustrations are fun and lively enough to capture everyone's attention. Read it to younger children, let early readers read it aloud to you, and older children will learn about history with this easy reader.
Dear Teachers and Educators: We searched for the best resources on Amelia Earhart and shared them in this online lesson plan so you don't have to spend valuable time researching for your Amelia Earhart lesson activities.
Students: Follow the links to learn all about Ameila Earhart. When you've completed the lessons, play the games related to flight.
I am Ameila Earhart by Brad Meltzer.
*History Component:
Learn about Ameila Earhart with a Brainpop movie.
Amelia Earhart Biography
Ameila Earhart Plane on History Detectives.
*Language Arts Component:
After watching the video and reading the biography of Ameila Earhart, write your own autobiography in a Google Doc or your Language Arts journal.
Teachers, here's a Free Printable Biography Template for classroom use.
*Educational Science Games about Airplanes:
Make your own Forces of Flight Board Game free printable from NASA.
How Things Fly Online Game
Forces of Flight Online Game
*Physical Education Component:
Play this Forces of Flight Game with your friends, it is sort of like Simon Says. The Pilot calls out the forces of flight, and the other players do the action. For detailed instructions visit Scouter Mom.
Thrust: Run forward
Drag: Run backward
Gravity: Fall down
Lift: Jump
Recommended:
Ameila Earhart Book for Kids*
Homeschool Projects and Lesson Plans
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products.
*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
Catch the rest of the article by clicking over to the blog. We've had content scraped from our newsletters. Also, we share affiliate links for your convenience, and we aren't to share them off the site. :) Go ahead, what are you waiting for?
The, "I am", series from Penguin Books is a fun way to learn about famous, historical figures. In these Amelia Earhart lesson activities, you'll learn all about the history of the famous pilot. Penguin was kind enough to send us the book for review. Enjoy!
Scroll Down for our Online Lesson Activities.
Amelia Earhart Lesson Activities.
"I am Amelia Earhart", by Brad Meltzer, is told from the point of view of Amelia as a child. The illustrations are fun and lively enough to capture everyone's attention. Read it to younger children, let early readers read it aloud to you, and older children will learn about history with this easy reader.
Dear Teachers and Educators: We searched for the best resources on Amelia Earhart and shared them in this online lesson plan so you don't have to spend valuable time researching for your Amelia Earhart lesson activities.
Students: Follow the links to learn all about Ameila Earhart. When you've completed the lessons, play the games related to flight.
I am Ameila Earhart by Brad Meltzer.
*History Component:
Learn about Ameila Earhart with a Brainpop movie.
Amelia Earhart Biography
Ameila Earhart Plane on History Detectives.
*Language Arts Component:
After watching the video and reading the biography of Ameila Earhart, write your own autobiography in a Google Doc or your Language Arts journal.
Teachers, here's a Free Printable Biography Template for classroom use.
*Educational Science Games about Airplanes:
Make your own Forces of Flight Board Game free printable from NASA.
How Things Fly Online Game
Forces of Flight Online Game
*Physical Education Component:
Play this Forces of Flight Game with your friends, it is sort of like Simon Says. The Pilot calls out the forces of flight, and the other players do the action. For detailed instructions visit Scouter Mom.
Thrust: Run forward
Drag: Run backward
Gravity: Fall down
Lift: Jump
Recommended:
Ameila Earhart Book for Kids*
Homeschool Projects and Lesson Plans
ADS DISCLOSURE: We've partnered with some wonderful advertisers who may sponsor blog posts or send us samples to test. Some companies pay us to review their products.
*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)
Catch the rest of the article by clicking over to the blog. We've had content scraped from our newsletters. Also, we share affiliate links for your convenience, and we aren't to share them off the site. :) Go ahead, what are you waiting for?
