Holiday Themed Activities

VALENTINE'S DAY:

• Create Valen-Slime: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/valentine-slime/

• Crystal Heart Science Project: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/crystal-hearts-valentines-science-experiment/

• STEAM Marshmallow Building Activity: This activity is sure to be engaging while also helping students understand important engineering and design concepts. Purchase some heart-shaped marshmallows and toothpicks for students and let them explore using the materials to make a structure.

• Science Experiements: https://whatihavelearnedteaching.com/14-valentines-day-science-activities/ 

• Writing Valentine’s Day Poems: Students of all ages can enjoy writing Valentine’s Day poems, and you can really tailor the directions based on your age/level. You could start by reading through some poems together to identify the rhyming words, then students could come up with their own words that rhyme for their poem. Older students could be asked to write longer poems and explain the themes and ideas in their poems.  

  • https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-a-poem/

  • https://writers.com/what-is-blackout-poetry-examples-and-inspiration

  • Blackout Poetry Images

Student Representations of 100 Days of School 2023

St. Patrick's Day:

• https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/st-patricks-day-slime-recipe-holiday-sensory-play/

• https://andreaknightteacherauthor.com/2015/01/st-patricks-day-science.html

• https://andreaknightteacherauthor.com/2015/01/st-patricks-day-science.html

• https://howtohomeschoolmychild.com/st-patricks-day-activities-lucky-charms/

• http://www.myfreshplans.com/2011/03/irish-dance-lesson-plans-and-resources/

• https://www.happinessishomemade.net/easy-st-patricks-day-crafts-kids/