Andrea Knight

Teacher · Learner · Author

Easter Games for Kids

Minute-to-Win-It games are pretty easy to set up and play. They're fast paced and fun, so they even make good brain breaks when you feel the energy dipping. Easter week is a great time to play these games. They're perfect for school, but they're also fun to play with friends and family at home. 💡IDEA: Share the link with your students' families. Parents are always looking for ways to keep their … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Games

I love Minute-to-Win-It games.  A few years ago, I even planned a whole "Christmas Minute-to-Win-It Day" where each adult came over with a game idea of their own and a small amount for the Prize Pot.  We didn't exchange gifts that year (except for the lucky person... my sister... who won the prize money). Instead, our gifts were memories... it was so fun!  These … [Read more...]

Happy New Year – Fun Activities for Kids

Happy new year! Ok, yes, it's only December and I haven't even finished my Christmas shopping yet. But I'm already thinking about ringing in the new year with my students. In between all of my shopping and thinking-about-shopping, I finished putting together a set of my favorite classroom activities for celebrating the new year with the children. It's a collection of ideas we do on the first … [Read more...]

Easter Science Fun

So, we had oozing pumpkins in October, a floating feast for Thanksgiving, windy blizzards in December, "Luva-Lava Lamps" on Valentine's Day, and a magic rainbow ring for St. Patrick's Day... so much holiday science fun!   And now it's time for Easter.  (Which means Spring Break is close, my friends, and that is definitely worth celebrating!!) This Easter Science set … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Writing Activity: 10 Things I Love About You

This picture book by Daniel Kirk is perfect for a Valentine's Day read-aloud.  It's about two friends, Pig and Rabbit.  One day, Rabbit decides to make a list of ten things he loves about his friend, Pig. And even though Pig is sometimes impatient with his friend, Rabbit always seems to find a way to turn it around into a positive trait for his list.  Meanwhile, Pig is also making a … [Read more...]