Packing Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box

I put together my Operation Christmas Child shoebox for Samaritan's Purse. Since 1993, these gift boxes have been shipped around the world to kids in need. We've been participating for about that long.
I was going to build a box online. It costs $30 and that includes a $7 handling fee (you have to pay that anyway). Normally I drop it off to our church but they're not participating nor is any in our city. I found one about 20 miles away which will cost gas money. But I'm going to Muskegon to take daughter to lunch at our favorite Indian restaurant (celebrating her doing so well in her AP history and advanced American literature and algebra II). Boxes are due 11/25 and you send one online. Read on Packing Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox

Free Printable Diwali Games, Hindu Games

Diwali is the Hindu new year "festival of lights." Diwali is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains. Diwali honors the deities of Lakshmi (goddess of prosperity) and Ganesha, the elephant-headed goddess (shown left). For five days, prayers and meditation, called puja (or pooja) are said. Diwali 2012 will be observed on November 13-17 in the western calendar. In the Indian calendar, Diwali is celebrated in late Ashwin (September-October) and ends in early Kartika, around October-November. Diwali is a time of feasting and fun. Here printable games to enjoy during this most festive season. Free Printable Diwali Games, Hindu Activities 

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 Diwali, Rangoli Crafts, Games, Activities

Free Printable Diwali and Rangoli Crafts and Activities Deepavali (also called Diwali, Divali) is a five-day festival celebrated by Hindus and followers of Jainism and Sikhism. Diwali 2011 goes from October 26-October 30 in the western calendar. Diwali is one of the feasts of the goddess Ganesh. Here are free printable Diwali crafts, games and activities. Diwali means 'row' or 'garland of lights' in Sanskrit and is referred to as the 'festival of lights'. Click here for Diwali fun

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 Presidents Day Games

Are you looking for free interactive, educational online activities for children? I've just found a website with over 140 free online games, printables, crafts and activities. Activities cover all different cultures, events and periods is history. free Presidents Day games

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 Educational Games Websites

Free Printable Educational Games from Museums Around the World Are you looking for free interactive, educational online activities for children? I've just found a website with over 140 free online games, printable activities, crafts and activities. Activities cover all different cultures, events and periods is history. Read More

Play Online Video Games to Raise Money for Global Relief

Play Free Online Video Games that Give': Donate to Charity While You Play Like it or not, video games, computer games and online gaming are here to stay. Most of us have a game of choice that we like to play and relax. How would you like to help a good cause by playing computer games? Donate food to charity while you play.
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Free Printable Animal Games, Zoo Activities

Free Printable Zoo Activities: Lessons, Games, Puzzles, Learning Resources John Ball Park Zoo, in Grand Rapids, Michigan features a huge assortment of wildlife in a relatively small location. Most all zoos offer free printable zoo lesson plans and activities for teachers and parents. Free kids online zoo games and activities. Visit John Ball Zoo website or almost any zoo website for free printable activities and free online animal games. Endangered species, animal camouflage, animal classification, animal homes and babies. 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 Earth Day Games

Free Printable Earth Day Activities! Earth Day brings our minds to protecting and preserving our great earth. Green games,activities help us practice earth-friendly habits. Use these activities to explore ways to renew, reuse and recycle. Read more...

Free Educational Games for High School

Super Web Resource for Lesson Plans for High School and Middle School Education Free educational games from nobelprize.org. Lessons, games, activities and free printable lesson plans and games for home and school! Games based on prizes for literature, chemistry, economics and the Nobel Peace Prize.View more »

Webkinz World, Ty Beanieland: Online Pet Play Sites

Webkinz: Myspace or MMORPG for Kids Under 14?
explanation of the Webkinz toys and how they may be similar to Myspace. View more » Beanie Land: Virtual Online Pet Gaming Fun! Ty Beanie Babies 2.0 just may be a bigger hit than the amazing Webkinz. View more »