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!  

Latest on the Blog…

From melting snowmen and burning ice, winter is a great time for a STEM activity! Encourage essential skills, and have fun, with this huge collection of 43 Winter STEM Activities for Kids.

Winter is a wonderful time for a scavenger hunt! Set up this FREE Winter Scavenger Hunt indoors in minutes. Perfect for groups or families.

Take learning outside with these 8 Easy Outdoor Education Activities for Kids in Winter. Perfect for the classroom or keeping kids busy on the weekend.

Learn about different animals that hibernate and where and how they find shelter for the winter with this hands-on activity.

Winter STEM activities are great to keep kids learning all season long. Create a snowball catapult with this Free Winter STEM Challenge!

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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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