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Have each team design and build a launcher. Then let them fire wet sponges to see which team’s goes the farthest. Fun Water Games, Outdoor Water Activities, Fun Outdoor Games, Indoor Activities For Kids, Family Activities, Field Day Activities, Indoor Games, Backyard Games, Activity Days

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Have each team design and build a launcher. Then let them fire wet sponges to see which team’s goes the farthest.

Kids love to play around in water! This preschool science activity helps them learn to make a hypothesis, conduct a simple experiment, and sort their findings by property. Image credit: Fun With Mama Preschool Science Activities, Science Experiments For Preschoolers, Science Fun, Science Lessons, Kids Sink, Easy Science Projects, Green Crafts For Kids, Brain Craft, Sink Or Float

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Kids love to play around in water! This preschool science activity helps them learn to make a hypothesis, conduct a simple experiment, and sort their findings by property. Image credit: Fun With Mama

Hang plastic cups on strings, then use squirt guns to push them along to the finish line. (Don’t want to use water? Have kids blow through straws to propel the cups instead.) Backyard Water Games, Outdoor Water Games, Outdoor Party Games, Water Games For Kids, Outdoor Games For Kids, Outdoor Fun, Fun Backyard, Backyard Birthday, Outdoor Activities

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Hang plastic cups on strings, then use squirt guns to push them along to the finish line. (Don’t want to use water? Have kids blow through straws to propel the cups instead.)

Give your word lovers a chance to show off their skills with an oversized game of Scrabble! Make the tiles from pieces of cardboard or card stock. Summer Crafts For Kids, Summer Activities For Kids, Games For Kids, Family Games, Winter Activities, Kids Fun, Backyard Games Kids, Diy Yard Games

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Give your word lovers a chance to show off their skills with an oversized game of Scrabble! Make the tiles from pieces of cardboard or card stock.

You could play ordinary ring toss, of course, but how fun is this version? Grab some lawn flamingos (you might even find them at the dollar store) and set them up. Then give each player a set of hoops and let them do their best. Flamingo Ring, Flamingo Decor, Field Day Games, Fun Easter Games, Mini Balloons, Ring Toss, Toss Game

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You could play ordinary ring toss, of course, but how fun is this version? Grab some lawn flamingos (you might even find them at the dollar store) and set them up. Then give each player a set of hoops and let them do their best.

There are so many benefits to getting kids moving at school. Learn more about these free movement kits and curriculum for your school. School Kit, School Days, Stem Academy, Kids Moves, Football Program, School Programs, Brain Breaks, How To Gain Confidence, Learning Activities

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There are so many benefits to getting kids moving at school. Learn more about these free movement kits and curriculum for your school.

Coconut balls make this bowling game much more challenging—and hilarious! The uneven shape of the fruit means it will roll in ways kids will never expect. Summer Camp Games, Summer Camps For Kids, Camping Games, Camping Theme, Camping Activities, Camping With Kids, Summer Kids, Youth Activities, Camping Equipment

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Coconut balls make this bowling game much more challenging—and hilarious! The uneven shape of the fruit means it will roll in ways kids will never expect.

This football toss game is surprisingly easy to assemble. You can also just hang Hula-Hoops from a branch or pole—swinging targets make things even more challenging! School Carnival Games, School Games, Easter Party Games, Kids Party Games, Team Games, Water Balloons, Fundraising, Diys

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This football toss game is surprisingly easy to assemble. You can also just hang Hula-Hoops from a branch or pole—swinging targets make things even more challenging!

Hands-on science is one of the best ways to get kids thinking creatively. These STEM activities are perfect for upper elementary students. Science For Kids, Science Projects, We Are Teachers, Summer Classes, Steam Education, Outdoor Learning, Thinking Outside The Box

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Hands-on science is one of the best ways to get kids thinking creatively. These STEM activities are perfect for upper elementary students.

This free digital film screening kit from Neutrogena provides sun safety education to middle and high school students. Student Learning, Teaching Kids, Printable Classroom Posters, Digital Film, Cancer Facts, Neutrogena, High School Students, Health Education

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This free digital film screening kit from Neutrogena provides sun safety education to middle and high school students.

From Trike-A-Thons to senior walks, we asked teachers to share their favorite school traditions and their answers will inspire you! Last Day Of School, Summer School, I School, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, Childhood Cancer

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From Trike-A-Thons to senior walks, we asked teachers to share their favorite school traditions and their answers will inspire you!

Nature makes us curious. Here are ways to incorporate science observations into poetry writing for students. Teaching Poetry, Writing Poetry, Summer Poems, National Poetry Month, Poetry Lessons, Best Poems, Read Aloud

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Nature makes us curious. Here are ways to incorporate science observations into poetry writing for students.

Learn how schools can support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and raise money for the life-saving mission of helping kids with cancer. Math Teacher, Teaching Math, Service Learning, Math Skills

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Learn how schools can support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and raise money for the life-saving mission of helping kids with cancer.

Trike-A-Thon can be a full-on pretend-play event for your students that also raises money for an important cause. Sign up your ECE class. Teaching Kindergarten, Preschool, Early Childhood Education, How To Raise Money, Lesson Plans

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Trike-A-Thon can be a full-on pretend-play event for your students that also raises money for an important cause. Sign up your ECE class.

Jump ropes, scooter boards, parachutes, and other fun and sturdy kids gym equipment for schools, playgrounds, daycares and more. Kids Up, Yoga For Kids, Exercise For Kids, Kids Bean Bags, Kids Bags, Kids Gym Equipment, Recess Games, Discounts For Teachers, Daycares

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Jump ropes, scooter boards, parachutes, and other fun and sturdy kids gym equipment for schools, playgrounds, daycares and more.

Bicycle safety rules and smart riding habits help avoid accidents. Help your students learn the basics with these fun activities. Bicycle Safety, Safety Rules, Kids Reading

Bicycle safety rules and smart riding habits help avoid accidents. Help your students learn the basics with these fun activities.

Teaching SEL is so important as many children reenter the classroom. How to use The Compassion Project to teach key skills. Learning Resources, Social Emotional Activities, Social Emotional Development, Conflict Resolution

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Teaching SEL is so important as many children reenter the classroom. How to use The Compassion Project to teach key skills.

Are you planning a camping theme for your classroom for next year? We've done the research for the perfect camping classroom theme. Forest Theme Classroom, Preschool Classroom Themes, Preschool Library, Sunday School Classroom, Infant Classroom, Classroom Decor, Camping Theme For Classroom, Classroom Setting, Future Classroom

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Are you planning a camping theme for your classroom for next year? We've done the research for the perfect camping classroom theme.

The potential of a seed never fails to amaze! Introduce young learners to the plant life cycle with these ideas and hands-on activities. Free Activities, Hands On Activities, Science Activities, Fun Learning, Ib Classroom, Classroom Ideas, Sunflower Life Cycle

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The potential of a seed never fails to amaze! Introduce young learners to the plant life cycle with these ideas and hands-on activities.

The next time your class needs to get outside to let off steam or build teamwork and physical fitness, try one of these classic recess games. School Age Games, Middle School Games, School Age Activities, Pe Activities, Recreational Activities, Physical Activities, Pe Games Elementary, Elementary Physical Education, Indoor Recess Games

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The next time your class needs to get outside to let off steam or build teamwork and physical fitness, try one of these classic recess games.

These 18 Awesome School Playgrounds Make Recess More Fun Than Ever. From water walls to junk orchestras, sensory paths to balance mazes, these school playgrounds make recess a real adventure. Tire Playground, Outside Playground, Preschool Playground, Playground Games, Preschool Activities, Playground Equipment For Schools, Outdoor Learning Spaces, Outdoor Play Areas

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These 18 Awesome School Playgrounds Make Recess More Fun Than Ever. From water walls to junk orchestras, sensory paths to balance mazes, these school playgrounds make recess a real adventure.

These educational outdoor toys and games are worth checking out. After all, learning doesn't only take place in classrooms! Outside Games For Kids, Outdoor Activities For Kids, Summer Activities, Primary Teaching, Primary School, Elementary Schools

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These educational outdoor toys and games are worth checking out. After all, learning doesn't only take place in classrooms!

Nature deficit disorder describes the consequences of spending less time outdoors. Find out how teachers can make a difference. Sit Spots, Classroom Pets, Weather Data, Citizen Science, Animal Tracks, New Environment, Mental Health

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Nature deficit disorder describes the consequences of spending less time outdoors. Find out how teachers can make a difference.

We rounded up our favorite owl cams for kids, including Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls, Long-Eared Owls, and more. Perfect for classroom use! Owl Species, Rare Species, Owls In Texas, Owl Activities, Long Eared Owl, Barred Owl, Great Grey Owl, Great Horned Owl, Gray Owl

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We rounded up our favorite owl cams for kids, including Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls, Long-Eared Owls, and more. Perfect for classroom use!

Check out these yurt classrooms at a public school in Wisconsin. These teachers share what it's like to teach in these outdoor structures. Teaching Second Grade, 2nd Grade Teacher, Outdoor Education, Private School, Public School, Outdoor Classroom, Learning Environments

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Check out these yurt classrooms at a public school in Wisconsin. These teachers share what it's like to teach in these outdoor structures.