Make Father's Day Special

Father’s Day is fast approaching, so it’s time for kids to start planning what to do with their dads! Though it is fairly standard to give a gift, children should be encouraged to do more than that! There’s tons of things you can do on Father’s Day to make dads feel special. But don’t fret if you need ideas, because we’re here to help. Offer these tips to students to help them get creative with the holiday.

Many dads enjoy cooking out, especially since Father’s Day falls in June, when the weather is heating up and it’s the perfect time to be outdoors. Encourage students to participate. They can watch and learn about grilling food. They can offer to help with more simple tasks, such as buttering corn on the cob. They can set the table for the family. The help is sure to be greatly appreciated.

Summer is also a season for sporting events, and Sundays are big days for games. Students could offer to watch a game with their dads. They can ask questions to learn more about his team, his favorite players, and more. Dads will love talking about it, especially to their children who are not sport inclined.

It’s a stereotype that dads enjoy gold for a reason. Students can offer to go golfing, whether it is to the driving range or for a round of mini golf. The offer will be appreciated.

Fishing is another classic Father’s Day activity. If you live anywhere near water, it can be a fun bonding experience for children and their dads. This pastime is relaxing, allowing time to chat, and exciting, when someone is attempting to make a catch.

Encourage students to find out what their dad’s favorite meal is, and have them cook it! Whether it’s making much of it on their own or just having several small tasks in the process, their dads are sure to appreciate it.

Above all, students should ask about his interests and use those to plan a fun activity. Does he enjoy art? Maybe it’s time for a trip to the museum, or to paint together. Interested in history? Watch a documentary together. Students who attempt to find an activity that is personal will leave their dads touched.

Make sure you encourage students to do something special to show all the dads out there how important they are! 

Free Mother's Day Printable

Mother’s Day is just several days away. Do you want something fun but simple to do with your class? Then this free Mother’s Day printable is perfect for you! Simply print it and hand it out to your class. This is an easy but sweet craft that students can give to their mother’s on Sunday.

It’s not a color by number printable, which will give students a chance to be more creative in their color choices for this picture. Need more? Have students try these additional things to make Mother’s Day even more special.

~ Suggest students write a letter to go with the picture.

~ Have students create their own homemade cards. All they will need is a piece of folded construction paper to get started!

~ Show students how to make personalized coupons for their mothers. Offer suggestions such as “One Free Hug” or “Clean Room”.

~ Encourage your students to try writing a poem or a song for their mom.

~ Tell your students to try making breakfast for their mothers (with another adult’s or sibling’s supervision, for young ones).

These simple ideas are particularly good for young students! 

Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is just around the corner. Do you have a lesson planned for your students yet? It’s important that the next generation understands the importance of the Earth. They should know what they can do care for the planet. In a world where technology is so prevalent, this is also a good time to encourage students to spend more time outside, enjoying nature. Below we’ve compiled a list of ways to teach and inspire students on this very important day.

·         Teach your students about gardening. Explain plants, vegetables, how to care for a garden, and more. Some schools may even have a small garden you can take students to visit.

·         Explain recycling to your students, including the type of items to recycle, how to do it, and why it is essential.

·         Take your older students out to collect trash that’s accumulated across your playground. It’s a great way to clean up your school, while showing students the importance of not littering.

·         Have students bring in several recyclable items, then have the class sort them like they would if recycling at home.

·         Have students do an eco-friendly craft. There are tons of them out there, and all you need to do is a simple search online.

·         Get your students outside. Plan a picnic in the school lawn, take a field trip to somewhere outdoors, or organize a classroom wide sporting event outdoors.

·         Ask students to brainstorm ways they can help the environment, whether long-term or on a day-to-day basis.

Our natural resources are essential for our survival, and you should make your students understand that. We want the Earth and its resources to be around for a long time. That includes our trees, rivers, animals, and so much more. There is a large host of activities to do with students, and different aspects of the world you can choose to focus on, largely depending on the age group you are working with.

While you are at it, why not stop to consider in what ways you can help the environment? What about taking reusable bags when you go shopping? Or recycling any item that can be recycled, rather than only the obvious ones such as cans and newspaper? There is so much we can do to keep this planet healthy, and the future generations depend on it.

Earth Day is April 22^nd. We hope you enjoy it, and take it as an opportunity to inspire your classroom.

Spring Activities

March is here, which means spring is just around the corner. If you are looking for a simple, fun activity to do with your students to celebrate, then look no further. This spring word search features fun, spring words that students can hunt for.

Use this to teach young students more about the season, or just as a fun exercise.

If you are looking for something more active to do with your students as the temperatures rise, we’ve created a list of options!

1.       Have a picnic. A lot of schools will do end-of-the-year picnics, but why wait? Plan one for a nice spring day to get students excited!

2.       Have students pick flowers, if your school has a grassy area.

3.       Bring in chalk and let students get creative!

4.       Plant flowers, with the school’s blessing, of course!

5.       Get out the sports equipment and have a classroom-wide game of kickball, soccer…whatever you and your students feel like!

6.       Take your students for a walk around the school, or get permission to take a short walk in the neighborhood.

7.       Organize a day to clean up the playground to help the environment.

8.       Have students hunt for four-leaf clovers for good luck.

9.       Have students make bird feeders. There are tons of tutorials online to be found with a simple search.

10.   Take a field trip to the park.

We hope you enjoy the free printable, and the rising spring temperatures! 

Valentine's Day Printables

Valentine’s Day will be here in only a week. Are you still looking for something fun to do with your students? Why not try our free Valentine’s Day printables? These printables are a fun and easy way to celebrate the holiday!

Heart Match Game: Have students match the differently designed hearts to the correct match!

H is for Heart: Let student’s practice their handwriting with this fun, themed worksheet!

Valentine Bingo: Play this fun game with students before the weekend starts!

Valentine Maze: Challenge students to make it to the center of the heart!

Valentine’s Day Word Search: Let students hunt for themed words such as card, chocolate, heart, and more!

Valentine’s Day is an occasion to celebrate love and friendship. You can encourage your students to bring in Valentines or treats to share with the class. Keep them in high spirits with these fun, free printables! 

Write About Winter

We’re right in the middle of January, and for much of the country that means snow has fallen or soon will. Encourage your young students to think creatively about winter with this fun printable! Instruct students to write about winter in the lines of this seasonal snowflake.

For your students who might be stumped, here are some prompts you can offer for inspiration!

~ What is your favorite part of winter?

~ What type of clothes do you only wear in winter?

~ What is your favorite thing to do in the snow?

~ What are some fun things to do inside during winter?

~ What is your favorite winter memory?

Write one yourself to use as an example for the class. This simple printable makes for a great language arts lesson. You can keep the lesson simple or add extra guidelines yourself to make the lesson more challenging, such as a winter vocabulary list. The choice is up to you.

We hope you enjoy the winter season. Stay warm!

Easy Christmas Printable

Winter break and Christmas are nearly here. Are you looking for a fun and easy activity to have students do as the break from school approaches? Then we have just the thing for you! Our fun Color by Number: Christmas Tree printable is a great activity for young students!

This printable is free for you to take, print, and give out to students. The color chart is directly on the page for student’s convenience. 

The holiday season is great for so many reasons, but also very busy. As fun as elaborate holiday crafts are, sometimes there simply is not time to gather the materials and do them. With an easy printable, students still get to make something holiday themed without taking up too much valuable learning time.

If you are looking for crafts, maybe for this year maybe for next, we recommend you try our holiday seasonal category, which has some great seasonal craft and activity books. We also carry a range of holiday seasonal decorations that are perfect for any classroom. Check them out, today.

All of us here at Teacherssquare.com wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year.