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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You have one hour to escape this season! This DIY Christmas Escape Room is a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations.

Fizzing Christmas trees, flying reindeer, melting candy canes and much more! This collection of Christmas STEM activities will keep kids busy and learning all month long.

Print and play a Free Christmas Escape Room game this season for kids of all ages. Use Christmas decorations from around your home to set up the game.

A New Year’s Eve escape room is the perfect way to celebrate! This printable escape room can be set up in minutes without any special supplies.

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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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