Free Printable Black History Month Lesson Plans and Activities

Free Printable Black History Month Lesson Plans and Activities Carter G. Woodson created the idea of Black History Month in 1926, but it wasn't until 50 years later when the first February Black History Month was celebrated during the United States bicentennial. Here are free printable black history lessons. Black History Month explores the history, culture, struggles and contributions of the African diaspora (displaced or forced immigration population) in the US, Canada and UK (they observe African-American history month in October). Use these activities in your classroom or homeschool. For 2012, MLK Jr. Day falls on Jan. 16. Read on...

Free Printable New Year's Craft Activities

Free Printable New Year's Craft Activities One of our New Year's traditions is the hanging of the new calendar. Just in time for back-to-school after holidays, here are free printable New Year's calendars, writing prompts for resolutions, games, planners and activities. I've tested these links and they user-friendly. For best results, set your printer preferences to 'fast,economical'. You can save lots of money on printing ink and still get a nice quality print-out. Here are links...

Free Printable Our Lady of Guadalupe Craft Activities

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is honored on several different Catholic Christian holidays throughout the year. December 8, the Feast Immaculate Conception, January 1, Solemnity of Mary and August 15, the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here are free printable coloring pages of Our Lady in her different titles and roles.



May and October are dedicated to her as well. Catholics believe that Mary has appeared at different times in history. Some of the better-known apparitions are at Fatima in Portugal; Lourdes, France; Medjugorie , Bosnia-Herzegovina; Mexico City as "Our Lady of Guadalupe:" " Our Lady of Knock " in Ireland and " Our Lady of Czestochowa ," in Poland. There are Marion devotions depending upon the apparition, too. Read more...

Free Printable Christmas Holiday Decorations

Free Printable Christmas Holiday Decorations Finding yourself cash-strapped this holiday season? No extra funds for decorations? If you like filling your home with Christmas cheer but can't afford to, you need free printable Christmas decorations and crafts. Print from your computer for inexpensive holiday decor. These make great children's craft projects, too. Want to get double the fun from these crafts? Print in black and white and color them yourself. Read on...

Free Printable Thanksgiving Party Puzzles and Word Games

Free Printable Thanksgiving Party Puzzles and Word Games When I think of Thanksgiving holiday parties, I think of food, family and how richly blessed I am. I also remember past Thanksgiving celebrations with my family at home and with students in various classrooms. I've always linked curriculum in my classroom to the current season or holiday. Around Thanksgiving, we study American history, exploration, settlement, religions, native American cultures and early technology. At our holiday parties, we play seasonal themed games. Great learning experiences! Fun (instead of boring) history lessons! Win-win. Read more...

Free Printable Columbus Day Activities

Free Printable Columbus Day Activities Although there is speculation about the exact location that Christopher Columbus landed, and that he was not the first to see the Americas, Columbus was the first to record and create early maps of what he found. Columbus Day is the perfect time for students to explore the history, science, math and culture surrounding Columbus's voyage with these free printable lesson plans. These lesson work for special needs students, general education students and are ideal for homeschool students. I've weeded out links that require user ID or password. Click here for details...

Free Printable Rosh HaShanah Activities - September 29, 2011

Free Printable Rosh HaShanah Activities Rosh HaShanah is the Jewish New Year and will be celebrated on September 29, 2011 of the western calendar. Rosh HaShanah, the Day of Awe, precedes Yom Kippur in the Jewish Tishrei. Here are printable activities for Rosh HaShanah. Rosh HaShanah is the first of the two Jewish high holy day. It falls on the approximate date when Moses led the Hebrews out of bondage from Egypt. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement is the second highest holy day in the Jewish calendar. These days are a time for reconciliation and repentance. Referred to by Hebrew people as The Days of Awe, the sacredness of Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur are roughly equivalent to the importance of Easter in the Christian Gregorian calendar. Read more...

Free Printable Holiday and Back-to-School Personalized Coloring Page Calendars

Free Printable Personalized Coloring Page Calendars Do you keep a personal or family calendar? If you're like me, you have several calendars. Here is a tool to personalize, customize and design your calendars. Make coloring page calendars with animal, Bible, holiday, fantasy and cartoon character calendars. The calendar creator tool is free to use and customize. Make personalized free printable calendars for everyone and give as holiday gifts! A great back-to-school organizer, too! Read more...

Free Ramadan Activities and Islamic Faith Instruction for Children

Free Ramadan Activities and Islamic Faith Instruction for Children In the Muslim tradition and calendar, Ramadan is a holy season dedicated to spiritual activities, fasting and prayer. Ramadan typically coincides with the western month of August. The month of Ramadan ends with Eid-ul-Fitr (often shortened to Eid or 'lesser Eid'). This is a three-day period following the sawm (fast). For 2011, Ramadan begins on Aug. 1 and ends with Eid around Aug. 30 (or when the crescent moon appears). Here are free printable lessons on Islam and particularly Ramadan, for Muslim children and children of other faiths. Read more

Free Printable HOP Movie and Easter Coloring Pages and Activities

Free Printable HOP Movie and Easter Coloring Pages and Activities HOP is a fun, funky new movie that came out around Easter, 2011. E.B. (voiced by Russel Brand) is the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. Like the 1980s Roger Rabbit and Space Jam, HOP features live actors with animation. Here are free printable crafts and coloring pages from HOP. Read more...