Welcome to our seasonal activities blog index page, where you can find all our blog posts for upper elementary teachers on various seasonal topics. Teaching can be challenging, especially when you must keep your students interested and motivated throughout the year. That’s why we’ve created a range of blog posts to help you celebrate holidays, special days, and days of celebration with your students.
Whether you are looking for ideas to celebrate holidays such as Christmas and Halloween, special days such as Groundhog Day and April Fool’s Day, or national and worldwide days of celebration such as World Smile Day and King Tut Day, we have some seasonal activities for you. You can find fun and educational activities, games, crafts, books, videos, and more to make these days memorable and meaningful for your students.
You can also browse our blog posts on seasonal activities that enhance your curriculum, such as The Man Who Walked Between the Towers Book Study, which teachers might add to their study of 9/11, and Teaching Students about Kindness, which works well for Valentine’s Day or World Kindness Day. These activities will help your students develop essential skills such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, empathy, and social responsibility.
Our blog posts are designed to provide engaging, creative, and educational resources you can use in your classroom. We hope you enjoy reading them and find them helpful. Happy teaching!
Sep 30
Halloween is a magical time of year that sparks students’ imagination, making it the perfect occasion to integrate fun and engaging writing activities into your classroom. Whether your students are delving into spooky stories, experimenting with Halloween-themed science projects, or creating their costume designs, these writing activities will not only captivate their interest but also …
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Sep 23
October is a fantastic time to explore the world of animals with your students, especially as we celebrate Bat Appreciation Month and National Black Cat Day. This month, I’ve created engaging Halloween classroom activities centered around cats and bats to enrich your classroom experience. These activities enhance students’ reading comprehension and critical thinking skills while …
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Sep 15
As we approach Columbus Day, also recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it’s the perfect time to read the story of Christopher Columbus with your upper elementary students. This day, observed on the second Monday of October, not only commemorates Columbus’s discovery of the Americas but also offers an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of …
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Apr 15
World Turtle Day, celebrated annually on May 23rd, provides a fantastic opportunity for teachers to teach their students about these incredible creatures and promote environmental awareness. In this blog post, we will explore a range of educational activities that are fun and engaging and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and appreciation for sea turtles. From comparing …
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Mar 18
National Find a Rainbow Day is a perfect opportunity to engage your upper elementary students in
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Feb 19
National Oreo Cookie Day is a delicious occasion that provides an opportunity to engage and excite students in learning while celebrating this iconic treat. As upper elementary grade teachers, you can incorporate fun and educational activities centered around Oreo cookies to create a memorable and engaging experience for your students. This blog post will explore …
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Jan 15
“The Day the Music Died” refers to the tragic event that killed three iconic musicians – Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper.” As upper elementary teachers, it is important to educate and engage our students in understanding and appreciating the contributions of these legends to the music industry. This blog post provides …
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