Apple-Themed Games and Hands-On Activities

Apples are the perfect theme for fall lessons. They fit with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Here are educational apple games in science, art, creative writing, math, social studies, practical life. I've added free printable apple-themed lesson plans and worksheets for activity extenders.  Preschool Apple Unit, Cross-Curricular Hands-on Crafts, Activities, Recipe

Free Summer Reading Activities, Book Crafts, Literature Games

Summertime and da livin' is easy! Kids rejoice when released from school for vacation. But what about learning lags from too much time away from books? Here are reading activities and book-based crafts and literature response lessons. Use these games and activities for back-to-school kickoff events, too! Free Reading Activities, Book Crafts, Literature Games

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 Valentine Learning Games for Preschool

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, my email box is full of nifty craft, treat and card ideas to celebrate. Alas, many are also costly. As a penny-pinching teacher and homeschool mom of four, I don't spend big. Here are free printable preschool valentine crafts, lesson plans, learning activities and games, for my fellow fru-gals and guys. Letter games, counting, sequencing, puzzles and other goodies. Read more at Free Printable Valentine Crafts, Lessons for Preschoolers

Free Printable File Folder Games

Free Printable File Folder Games for All Grades File folder games are a teacher's best friend in classroom resources. If you teach special needs students or like to use hands-on, interactive resources, make some file folder games. Here are free printable math games that can be easily made into file folder games. You can print these games and glue the game board to a file folder. Cut out the pieces and laminate game board and pieces. Place game pieces in a Ziploc bag and attach bag to game file folder. The websites listed have free printable file folder games for number recognition, counting, skip counting, money math, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, math facts, fractions, decimals, story problems and other math concepts. Read on...

Free Printable Fathers Day Cards

Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June. Father's Day is a great opportunity to remember and honor a grand-father, father-in-law, godfather and step-father as well. In our Catholic faith, many of us remember our priest, rabbi or minister on Father's Day as well. Visit this site for free printable Father's Day cards. Free Printable Fathers Day Cards

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

Free Printable Hidden Picture Puzzles and Games

Free Printable Hidden Picture Puzzles from Highlights Magazine and Family Fun Remember Highlights magazine? I loved Highlights hidden picture puzzles. Hidden picture puzzles have an image with little pictures hidden inside. Here are free printable hidden picture puzzles from Highlights magazine and other websites. Read More

Free Printable 'Inkheart' Activities and Games

Free Printable Inkheart Coloring Pages and Activities Inkheart, based on Cornelia Funke's instant classic book, hit theaters on January 23. Looking for medieval adventure with all the trimmings? Inkheart has sorcery, battles, betrayal, romance and daring-do. The weaponry and costumes are elegant. It's worthy of an epic. Here are free printable Inkheart coloring pages and activities! Read More

Free Printable Where the Wild Things Are Games

Free Printable Where the Wild Things Are Games, Coloring Pages and Activities Where the Wild Things Are movie premiered October 16, 2009. Based on Maurice Sendak's beloved childrens' book, the movie 'wildly' popular, too. Need free printable coloring, games, activities and lesson plans from Where the Wild Things Are Here are coloring pages and free literature games and reading games from the WTWTA book and movie. Read More

Free Series of Unfortunate Events Game Download

Free Printable Series of Unfortunate Events Activities Love Lemony Snicket and The Series of Unfortunate Events? Explore these websites for free printable activities based upon the adventures of the Baudelaire children. Games, puzzles, coloring even free PC game download. Read on