Category Archives: Holidays

Pennsylvania Dutch Stockings

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sandie

Just about every year I taught a unit on colonial America in November, I always continued the unit in December, using a holiday theme to study decorative arts of the period.  Here is a little project that creates a Christmas … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sandie

Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May, is a localized celebration in the area of Puebla, Mexico.  On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla.  In 1861 the government of Mexico, under … Continue reading →

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Witch’s Cauldron

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Sandie

Now is the time to pick up one (or two) of those cheap plastic cauldrons you can find just about anywhere at this time of year.  They are great props for a number of themes.  You can use them in … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Jack O’ Lanterns

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Sandie

One of my favorite Halloween crafts is lunch bag jack o’ lanterns.  It’s a little messy, but never mind that!  I’ve done this activity with preschoolers through 5th graders with equal success.  It’s one of those great projects that adjusts … Continue reading →

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