Free Printable Native American Lesson Plans, Games

Here is lesson one in a unit on American natives. In this lesson, we will explore the culture of  the eastern woodland 'Indians' from the eastern seaboard region. We will look at cultural patterns, history, geography, peoples and tribal relations of this region. This unit is multisensory, cross-curricular and can be used and adapted with many ages and grades. This unit addresses history, geography, culture, core democratic values, math, art, literature, science, music, reading, writing and media skills. I've included web resources, books, music and materials you'll need. You'll find free printable native American activities, games, lesson plans.

Free Printable Jewish Passover games, activities for kids

Passover, or Pesach, is a seven-day Jewish holiday observance. It generally falls in April in the western calendar. In 2012, Passover will be celebrated beginning at sundown Saturday, April 6 and lasting through Friday, April 14. On the Hebrew lunisolar calendar (which is based on both moon phases and solar cycles), Passover is celebrated on Nissan 15-22. Here are resources for Jewish kids and parents to explore and celebrate Passover more fully. These activities and games can help non-Jewish families understand and experience Hebrew traditions, too. Read more at Jewish Passover lessons and activities for families

Facebook 'Gardens of Time' Best 2011 Social Network Game--I'll Second That!

Facebook launched a new game last year called "Gardens of Time" and recently, it won "Best 2011 Social Network Game from Game Developers Choice Online Awards. As a former eschewer of online gaming, it's with some chagrin that I admit to being one of the first Gardens of Time players and addicts. Read more at Facebook 'Gardens of Time' Best 2011 Social Network Game--I'll Second That!

Free Printable Pesach Games

Originally written for Jewish Purim, this articles provides excellent links for free printable Jewish Pesach - Passover activities. These are Hebrew links and therefore provide great resources for Jews to explore their faith, and non-Jews (gentiles) to get to know Judaism. There are free printable crafts, coloring pages and games, but also Parsha activies, lessons, historical videos and presentations, and much more. Pesach, or Passover falls on the Nissan 15-22 in the Jewish calendar and April 18-26 in the western Gregorian calendar. Mazel Tov! Activities to Celebrate Pesach 

Free Printable Chinese New Year Games and Crafts

Chinese New Year is celebrated around February in the western calender. Each year, a different animals of the Chinese Zodiac is featured. Looking for free printable cute crafts and games for Chinese New Year? read on

Free Printable Epiphany Activities and Games

Epiphany, Twelfth Night or Three Kings Day is the major gift-giving holiday in many countries. Epiphany is celebrated on January 6. Here are free printable games, crafts and activities for Epiphany. Read on

Free Printable FIFA World Cup Coloring Pages

Free Printable FIFA World Cup Coloring Activities The World Cup 2010 soccer matches are gathering a record number of viewers. Do you love soccer? Would you love to watch or play in the World Cup soccer tournament some day? Here are free printable World Cup soccer coloring pages. Read More

Free Printable Christmas Games and Online Holiday Gaming

Free Printable Christmas Party Games Free printable Christmas games and puzzles make great group party activities, fun for children, party icebreakers and traditional Christmas party crowd pleasers. Here are five free, safe game sites to print off Christmas games. Read More

Free Printable American Girl Games

Like history, adventure, literature and loads of fun online games, free printable activities for girls? American Girls, creators of the fabulously popular movie Kit Kittredge, An American Girl has games, puzzles, history activities, crafts, recipes, coloring pages, online reading club, magazine info plus shopping for girls! (Disable Pop-up blocker, flash player, shockwave and Adobe Acrobat reader needed for some activities). Rated ***** for graphics, user-friendly and educational fun. Free, safe and educational online gaming for girls in grades 2-7 or so. free printable American Girls games