The Ten Commandments of Math: Mathematician’s Version
There really are two versions of this one, folks! So we’ll call this one the “mathematician’s version” and the other one the “classroom version”. So >>>
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Pairing Different Grades
Simple activities to do if you can have two grade levels together, such as 2nd and 5th, for 30 minutes or so.
Room Themes Galore: A List
Need a theme idea for an art project? Maybe you’re looking for a theme that can last in your classroom for an extended period of time; a theme to kick off the next school year? There are many reasons you may need to use a theme. Our list of tried-and-true themes that you can use in the classroom (and many of these would also make great themes for a new baby’s nursery or a child’s bedroom.)
Edible Spider/Insect Assembly
Here is a cute way to make an edible spider. The kids enjoy making them and better yet, eating them!
Mouse Cookies
Build your own critter face with a plain sugar cookie and some creatively placed decorations.
No-fire S’mores
S’mores… Presenting a few alternative cooking methods, because you can’t build a campfire in your classroom. Though you may have a Bunsen burner. But you didn’t get that idea from us.
No-Bake Cookies: Haystacks
These cute cookies are delicious and look just like tiny haystacks.
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oat Drop Cookies
Soft cocoa, peanut butter and oatmeal cookies, cooked on the stovetop.
Crunchy Peanut Butter Chews
These crunchy-chewy candies are a perfect Halloween treat to share with your class. Note that the recipe calls for the ingredients to come to a boil on a cooktop.
No-Bake Oatmeal Bars
These no-bake oatmeal bars are pressed into a 9″ square baking dish and refrigerated. Mix and match ingredients to create a yummy “granola bar.”
Applesauce “Cookie” Ornaments
A simple dough that dries to create aromatic hanging ornaments. Please note that these items are not intended to be eaten, even though they smell good enough!
No-Bake Cookies: Snowballs
A delicious chocolaty-coconut cookie recipe that is classroom friendly. Requires melted butter.
No-Cook: Peppermint Candies
These no-bake Peppermint Candies could also pass as “cookies” if you stretch your imagination a bit.
No-Bake Recipe: Orange Balls
No-bake cookies made from orange juice concentrate and vanilla wafers.
My Own Self
Have students create a short auto-biographical essay or list of personal facts, then decorate it with a photo and a fingerprint. You can guarantee that no two will be the same.