Kindergarten
Top 30 Fun Measurement Activities for Preschoolers and Kids
Measurement is a fundamental concept that helps children understand the world around them through numbers and comparison. Teaching young learners about measurement through interactive and hands-on activities not… learn more
Winter Holiday Activities for Elementary Students
Celebrate the season with this collection of festive winter holiday activities for Grades K-2. Choose from coloring, story time, crafting, singing, and more! learn more
Origins and Meanings of Christmas Symbols
Find out why the tree, mistletoe, stockings, and other icons are linked to Christmas. This is a fun lesson for students, whether you're studying literature or history. learn more
100+ Free Lesson Plan Ideas for Preschool (Printable PDFs)
Welcome to our Free Printable Lesson Plan Ideas collection for Preschool kids of all ages. In this resource, 100 engaging and creative lesson plan ideas tailored specifically for… learn more
Keep Your Hands to Yourself (Grade K)
This lesson teaches students why it is important to keep your hands to yourself and respect the personal space of others. The 2-minute video uses animated characters to model… learn more
Hand2Mind: Educational Printable Worksheets and Lessons by Grade
From math to science to STEM to literacy and from manipulatives to lessons to teacher/parent support materials, Hand2Mind is always on the lookout for new ways to get… learn more
Science Lessons for PreK and Elementary School
Fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world in young learners is essential, and our collection of PreK and elementary science teaching resources is designed… learn more
Enchanted Learning Geography
This is a collection of geography pages, maps, printouts, flags, quizzes, and activities for students. The pages are listed by continent, alphabetically, and by topic. Click on a… learn more
How to Teach Digital Citizenship in Kindergarten
Students learn how to live in the digital world of internet websites, copy-righted images, and virtual friends who may be something different. There are several great programs available… learn more
Grades Pre-K - 2 Freebies for you
Here are some free resources. After clicking on the image, you will sign up to get the free resource, which will be emailed to you directly. learn more
Kide Science: Playful Inquiry Lesson Plans
Kide Science is a library of play and story-based lesson plans and professional development materials for teachers of 3-8 year olds. Our research-backed, child-led activities complement any early… learn more
Red Ted Art: Autumn Crafts for Preschoolers
There is something wonderful about autumn and all the lovely Autumn Crafts for Preschoolers while celebrating Harvest Festivals or Fall. learn more
Get Our Free Bundle of Number-Tracing Worksheets
One to one correspondence. Cardinality and ordinality. These are all important initial mathematical concepts. But just as foundational is correct number formation. We’ve created this bundle of number-tracing… learn more
21 Skip-Counting Activities for Elementary Math Students
The first math most kids are aware of doing is counting. At first, it’s just a rote calling out of numbers in sequence. Then it’s almost always by… learn more
2024 Earth Day Activity Guide for K-2
This spring, discover a world of eco-friendly fun with our guide designed with an Earth Day Theme for K-2 grade level teachers! Packed with engaging lessons, classroom activities, Earth Day printable worksheet… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Seasons and Weather | Teach Your Way Activity Calendar
Explore the "Seasons and Weather" activity calendar and find meaningful ways to integrate media in creative and developmentally-appropriate ways. NOTE: The Support Materials are also available in Spanish. learn more
PBS Learning Media: Back-to-School | Teach Your Way Activity Calendar
Explore the "Back-to-School" activity calendar and find meaningful ways to integrate media in creative and developmentally-appropriate ways. NOTE: The Support Materials are also available in Spanish. learn more
10 Nonfiction Text Features To Teach Your K-5 Students
Nonfiction reading is both powerful and essential for students of all ages. It’s also been historically underrepresented in elementary classrooms, according to research reviewed by the National Council of… learn more
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures: Happy Earth Day
Told from the perspective of 5-year old Betsy, Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures is designed to ease a child's transition from the home setting to a school environment by generating… learn more
Teaching PreK-2 with Dr. Seuss
Classroom ideas and free printables with beloved characters for reading, science, math, and SEL! There is a section on Earth Day with Dr. Seuss. learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Explore the Outdoors - Bugs
Nurture kids’ curiosity about the natural world and inspire outdoor fun. Explore these PBS LearningMedia resources to introduce topics like- bugs, nature, recycling, and Earth, and explore the… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Explore the Outdoors - Teach Your Way
Enjoy the "Explore the Outdoors" activity calendar and find meaningful ways to integrate media in creative and developmentally-appropriate ways. NOTE: The Support Materials are also available in Spanish. learn more
The Big List of K–2 Literacy Centers
Having a cache of go-to literacy activities that are meaningful, flexible, and able to be completed by students independently is a teacher necessity. The best literacy centers build… learn more
Inquisitive Science Lessons K-5
Inquisitive is a complete, ready-to-go K-5 science program. To be inquisitive is to learn with purpose and depth. A lesson in an Inquisitive classroom begins with wonder, progresses… learn more
25 Kindergarten STEM Challenges That Little Ones Will Love
STEM challenges are such a fun way for kids to explore how the world works. By building and creating, they learn problem-solving skills and get hands-on experience with… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Changing Seasons - Winter
Join PBS KIDS and explore Winter! Learn about ice, why animals hibernate, and about animals who camouflage through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share activities, articles,… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Measuring Me: Part 1 | Sid the Science Kid
Watch the Sid the Science Kid clip from "The Whale Episode" to spark conversations about science tools, like rulers. Then use the lesson plan and resources to support your… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: How My Stomach Works | Healthy Me
Watch the clip, Hungry Hungry Carnivores, from DINOSAUR TRAIN to begin your exploration on the digestive system. Then use the lesson plans to perform an experiment to understand how… learn more
40 Easy Kindergarten Science Experiments for Hands-On Learning
Every day is chock-full of new discoveries when you are a kindergartner! These hands-on kindergarten science experiments and activities take advantage of kids’ boundless curiosity. They’ll learn about… learn more
Abraham Lincoln Biography & Mini-Book
Students read a biography of Abraham Lincoln, and then put together an illustrated book about him. learn more
30+ Activities for Teaching Weather Including Tornadoes, Lightning, and Rainbows!
Spring is the perfect season to study the weather and get your students outdoors for hands-on activities. From reading and writing about the weather to conducting experiments and… learn more
Groundhog Day Coloring Page
Teach your child about this funny holiday with a Groundhog Day coloring page. This printable features a groundhog who has just seen his shadow. It looks like winter… learn more
PBS LearningMedia: Healthy Me
Support young children as they discover ways to be healthy with PBS KIDS! These lessons have been co-designed by museum and educational partners and feature many of your… learn more
Smile and Learn - English
Do you want your kids to have an awesome experience? On the Smile and Learn Youtube channel, kids, parents and teachers will find a great educational tool for… learn more
MAP SKILLS FOR STUDENTS
This collection features map activities designed to strengthen spatial thinking skills for students. Spatial thinking allows students to comprehend and analyze phenomena related to the places and spaces… learn more
22 Winter-Themed Activities for the Kindergarten Classroom
When it’s time to come back from winter break or Christmas break – it’s time to hit the ground running in kindergarten. There is explosive growth that happens… learn more
Holiday Crafts: Christmas
Find tons of fun and easy kids crafts, printables, and activities for children ages 3-10. learn more
Best Ideas for Kids: Christmas Art Activities and Crafts
Christmas is the perfect holiday for art and crafting! These fun activity ideas help keep children entertained during the holiday break and also make beautiful handmade gifts. learn more
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD IN THE CLASSROOM
Join KidsSoup and Santa Claus as he visits 10 different countries and brings back souvenirs (see emergent reader booklet "Santa, Santa, What Can You See?). Invite children to join you on… learn more
Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds: Fall Activities
Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds is packed with tips, lesson plans, activities, and free printables that engage young children in playful learning. Our readers consist of teachers… learn more
Poem of the Month: Popcorn in the Pot
Did you know that the first Thanksgiving feast was held to celebrate the Plymouth colony’s first corn harvest? “Popcorn in the Pot” is part of the Grade K Whole-Class Resources kit but… learn more
26 Bright Ways to Use Buttons for Learning
There’s something so entrancing about a big box of buttons. You just want to play with them, stacking them and sorting them in endless ways. That’s what makes… learn more
Chateau Meddybemps: Teacher's Guide
Chateau Meddybemps has collected learning activities for preschool and primary elarners in addition to guides for parents about child development. Youngsters can practice alphabet skills and print their… learn more
50+ Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Teaching Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers are magical people. It takes a special person to be able to manage the littlest students without breaking a sweat! Teaching kindergarten is also a special… learn more
K-5 Learning: Preschool & Kindergarten Worksheets
Reading and Math for K-5. Use these worksheets to learn about letters, sounds, words, numbers, colors, shapes and other early learning topics related to reading, writing and counting. learn more
The Best Ideas for Kids
I want to welcome you to The Best Ideas for Kids® – this is a community where we share mostly craft ideas for kids of all ages! We… learn more
Characteristics of Great Kindergarten Classrooms
Here are the things that make up the sights, sounds, and feelings of thriving kindergartens. learn more
Kindergarten Activities & Teaching Ideas
Kindergarten Works The Kissing Hand is a classic book for many kindergarten and elementary classrooms on the first day of school. Here are Kissing Hand freebies, activities, videos, and books listed… learn more
The Kindergarten Smorgasboard Freebies
My name is Greg Smedley-Warren also known as “Mr. Greg.” I am a kindergarten teacher and the creator of The Kindergarten Smorgasboard. I have been teaching for 18… learn more
Kindergarten Readiness Resources
Surfnetkids August is “Get Ready for Kindergarten” month for almost two million American kids entering kindergarten in the fall. Today’s collection of websites include a mix of… learn more
Enchanted Learning: Theme Pages
These themes have links to simple crafts, nursery rhymes, coloring book printouts, information, and/or quizzes based on the topic. Jump right into the educational resources at EnchantedLearning.com to make… learn more
Enchanted Learning: Halloween K-3 Theme Page
hese crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint,… learn more