Mrs. P's Ed Tech Talk: holidays

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Will He or Won't He?

Oh, the Groundhog: that cute, furry, little rodent that we love to hate each and every February 2. I totally prefer there to be an early spring every year, but apparently the Groundhog is the ultimate Weather predictor!

Whether you believe in the groundhog's forecast or not, it's simply fun to find out what he thinks each year! Kids really enjoy the day as well!

To help teach or celebrate this fun day, I am including links to many resources and ideas below. Enjoy!

Groundhog Day Fun

Groundhog Day Books and more!

Groundhog Day Activities and Games

Happy Groundhog's Day!

Kids' Groundhog Day Activities

Free Punxsutawney Phil Resources

Dice Game Freebie

Mini-Book Freebie

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Happy New Year & Blog-iversary

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2014 brings you lots of happiness, luck, good times, and blessings.

Below I am including links to some of my most read and most popular posts in 2013.

Enjoy and here's to new and exciting things for us all in 2014! Be sure to check back here and on Facebook Friday for exciting fun and freebies to help celebrate my 2 year Blog-iversary!

Thanks!

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Resources for the New Year

While I know pretty much everyone is on a break right now, surely most teachers are thinking about planning for the New Year.

Whether you are in need of resources to use in your classroom or at home with your own kids, I am providing some links to printables, lessons, coloring sheets, and more to help celebrate the New Year!

New Year Games and Activities

New Year's Teacher Resources

New Year's Day

New Year

New Year's Activities and Crafts

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Jingle Bells...it's almost BREAK TIME!

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful week and is getting closer to a big holiday break!! Enjoy every moment that you can during this time of year and remember to relax!

If you are in need of some last minute fun activities for your students or for something fun to keep your own kids at home occupied, then please check out this wide variety of Jingle Bells resources below.

Have a very Happy Holiday break, everyone!

P.S. My TWO Year Blog-iversary is coming up quickly! Be on the lookout soon for details regarding the celebration!

First Piano Lessons: Jingle Bells

Oh, Jingle Bells...

Jinglebell Junction

Hidden Jingle Bells Game

Jingle Bells Learn and Sing

Christmas Online Coloring

Play: Jingle Bell Jump

Monday, December 16, 2013

The Reason for the Season

While not all of us are able or allowed to talk of the TRUE meaning of Christmas in the classroom, it's important that we never forget it.

Jesus is the reason for the season. But, with all of the commercialism in today's Christmas world, the real meaning of Christmas is sometimes lost.

For those who are looking for some simple resources to help teach this message, I am including a few links below!

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

The Nativity

Printable Nativity for Kids

Nativity Script

Nativity Coloring Pages

Friday, December 6, 2013

Free Online Christmas Fun!

When I taught Elementary Computers, I would always try to give the kids a break near a holiday. I would allow them to play Holiday Games via my Live Binder site! Of course, if a child didn't celebrate a certain holiday they were given other options. I also didn't limit them to Christmas games at Christmas, or Halloween games at Halloween, etc. They were allowed to play any Holiday or Season related game. The kids LOVED it!

In addition to the sites on my Live Binder, here are some other sites with some great games for Christmas!

Enjoy!

Primary Christmas Games

Kidz Page Christmas

Games Games Christmas

Online Holiday Games

The Elves' Game Chest

AGame Christmas

A Kid's Heart Christmas

Monday, November 25, 2013

Christmas Around the World

Sometimes it's hard for children to see beyond their own immediate surroundings to realize that Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated in many countries all over the world!!

While each of our own families have their own traditions regarding Christmas, what does it look like in other countries? Is Santa still Santa? Do children leave out stockings?

One way to tie in the holiday is by tying it in to other subjects via a research project. Using Writing, History, Geography, and more children can learn about this great holiday and how it's special and different to other children as well.

I am including many research links below to help teach about Christmas around the World. While you may have your own ideas on how to present the information learned, feel free to also check out the Arts & Creativity and Tech Tools tabs on my Live Binder for sites that would help integrate technology into your projects.

Enjoy!

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Around the World

Cultures

World Xmas

Lessons & Activities: Christmas Around the World

Christmas Celebrations

Christmas Customs

Thursday, November 14, 2013

THANKful for Freebies!

Thanksgiving will be here soon, and with that in mind, it's time to teach students all about the Holiday.

I am including many freebies and links below to resources, printables, and videos regarding Thanksgiving. I hope they are helpful! Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Freebies

Pilgrim Venn Diagram

Thanksgiving Word Search

Thanksgiving "Would You Rather...'?

Thanksgiving Nouns

Thanksgiving Unit Study

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving History

Monday, November 11, 2013

Thank You, Veterans!

One day a year just does not seem enough to thank military veterans and personnel! We are all forever grateful to your services. Thank you for all that you do!

I would like to give an extra thanks to my brother, Ben, who serves in the U.S. Navy. Thanks Bro! :-)

Below I am including some last minutes Veterans Day resources and freebies to use in the classroom. Feel free to share these with others and/or comment with links to other resources as well.

Thanks again, Veterans!! God Bless you all!