Our skip counting by 2s cherry activity has been a very popular download, so I thought I would create a free printable ice cream skip counting by 5s activity for you. Since ice cream was the topic, my son had this activity mastered in no time flat. Although I might have told him that we […]
Ice Cream Ingredient Investigation: Inquiry Method for Kids
Ah, beloved ice cream. Beyond summer’s #1 treat, it’s a perfect learning opportunity using the inquiry method to dissect the ingredient list in store-bought ice cream versus homemade ice cream. For those of you who are dairy-free or vegan, you could also compare the ingredients in those brands versus homemade versions. Kids as young as […]
Ice Cream Craft for Kids
What kid doesn’t like ice cream? I know it’s my favorite dessert. I think the best time to have it is on a hot summer day. Todays craft is of ice cream! This pretend summer treat craft is not only fun to make but it helps develop fine motor skills and works with sensory development. […]
Ice Cream Thematic Week: Free Printable Ice Cream Number Match Center
It’s time for our second thematic week here The Classroom Creative! Last week, we had some pirate ideas. This week, we are focusing on ice cream. There’s no such thing as the summer slide when you keep kids learning about things they love. Ice cream crafts and activities will engage kids of all ages and […]
Pirate Treasure Map: Fine Motor Activity
Cutting and drawing are fine motor skills every child needs to master. Develop them by cutting, arranging, and pasting our free pirate images to create your very own pirate treasure map! Our treasure hunt took us around the yard. Where will your map take you? scissor paper glue markers Cut out the black and white pirate […]
Pirate Math Activity: Walk the Plank with Skip Counting
Children need to move! The more we engage their whole bodies in activities, the more likely they are to retain the ideas taught. This walk the plant math activity can be used to teach number recognition, skip counting, or even math fact review. Today, we’ve included some pirate-themed printables that help kids count to 120 […]
Pirate Math Activity: Finding Buried Treasure (One to One Correspondence)
Land ho! We are dropping anchor in the sandbox today, me thinks there is buried treasure in it! Not only did I pick up some pirate lingo reading this book to my son, but it is the sole reason my son loves pirates! Today’s pirate themed math activity involves treasure, sand, and our free printable counting […]
Free Printable Field Day Helper Medal
One of the most popular activities to celebrate at the end of the year is field day! It is the perfect time for kids to let loose, get exercise, and learn team building skills. To optimize your field day experience print our free field day helper medal. Pick a student or students to wear them […]
Pirate Treasure Chest Craft
Welcome to Summer Fun 101 here at The Classroom Creative. We are kicking off thematic weeks for you all to fill your summer schools, homeschools, and camps with plenty of creativity and learning ideas. Let’s kick off the summer months with PIRATE WEEK! I’m all about crafting on the cheap. Years of teaching in underfunded […]
100+ Holiday and Seasonal Crafts, Activities, and Ideas for Kids
The school year is coming to a close, and soon enough, most of us will fall into a summer phase of suntanning and of course, planning for next school year. We have been hard at work here at The Classroom Creative for the past two years, and this round-up of ideas is ALL of our […]
