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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As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, embrace all that fall has to offer with this collection of fall activities. From free scavenger hunts for Thanksgiving, art projects, science experiments and more, this collection will keep kids learning and loving fall all season long!

Halloween can be full of spooky activities and fun activities with pumpkins. Whatever you’re looking for, this collection of Halloween activities for kids will make any celebration, learning opportunity or something fun to do at home exciting and themed.

Learning can take place in a classroom with a pencil and a worksheet. Learning can also take place with children moving around, without a single thing being written down. It’s all about balance, meeting children’s needs and touching on various learning styles. Take learning beyond the classroom with this Free School Scavenger Hunt.

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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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