Helping to Make Learning Fun at Home or School
Welcome to Hands-On Teaching Ideas. As a teacher, and a mom, I enjoy helping children explore their world through engaging, exciting activities. On this blog I share with you lessons and activities that I do at home, and in the classroom – so they are tried, tested and kid-approved!

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Earth Day everyday! Engage kids as they learn about the earth with this collection of hands-on Earth Day STEM Activities.
Celebrate Earth Day with a free printable Earth Day scavenger hunt. Print and set up in minutes around the house, or school.
Celebrate Earth Day any day with this hands-on Earth Day activity. Use recycled paper and some seeds to create a plantable Earth.
Spring is the perfect time for STEM activities. This collection of over 35 Spring STEM activities for kids will fill your spring with fun and learning. Number 19 is an all time favorite!
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Hands-On Teaching Activity Ideas
View a variety of activity ideas. Some of the ideas are physical and active, others are subject specific and give educators ideas on how to make learning hands-on and engaging. Other activities can easily be done in a classroom, or at home, such as the collection of escape room ideas and simple crafts.
Seasonal Activities
Each season brings with it lots of beautiful things and nature and unique opportunities to spend outside. Visit your current season or prepare ahead of time with these collections of seasonal hands-on teaching ideas.
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