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Easter Activities For Children Grade K to 5 - DLTK- 7911

This site provides a great deal of Easter activities. There is information on dying Easter eggs, coloring pages, crafts, online games, recipes, puzzles and more. They also offer numerous educational worksheets including math, writing and other challenging pages.

In the Classroom:
Take advantage of these free resources about Easter!

Easter Resources for the Classroom Grade K to 5 - gigglepotz.com- 7914

This site provides a basic list of over 20 different Easter activities to complete in the classroom. There are language arts, math, history and other academic areas represented. Some activities are interactive, while others are printable. Your students will love the "Star in your own Easter Story" activity - check it out! This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Share this link on your class website. Share the online activities using your interactive whiteboard or projector.

The Bunny Hutch Grade K to 5 - Kids' Turn Central- 7909

This website provides interactive games (mazes, word searches and more), plus reproducible worksheets, crafts, clipart, and other forms of Easter fun! Check out the yearly "Hunt" published about 4-weeks prior to Easter. There is a lot of "good stuff" here for elementary students.

In the Classroom:
Save this site in your favorites, so you can visit each year while you plan your Easter lessons. Share the interactives on your projector or interactive whiteboard. Then have students explore on their own!

Easter Activity Idea Place Grade K to 3 - Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.- 7912

Although this site is not aesthetically pleasing, they do a wonderful job providing a wealth of information on Easter. There are numerous crafts, songs, science lessons, math lessons, games, drama fun, and more! Activities are divided into several sections: Art, Easter Songs, Games, Science, & Math, Group Time Games, and Dramatic Play. This site is a must-have in any classroom of young children. Be aware: this site does includes some advertisements.

In the Classroom:
If you are an art teacher, find some great seasonal activities here. In music class, project the songs on your interactive whiteboard or projector and have a class sing-along. Take advantage of the many FREE resources (ready to go and kid-friendly) at this site.

Easter Egg-tivities Grade K to 3 - Chateau Meddybemps- 5761

This interactive collection of seasonal, secular games helps early elementary students strengthen mouse skills while tapping into several content areas. Hunt for eggs, play some matching games, decorate virtual eggs, and read an Easter egg story. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Share this colorful site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have students work with a partner during art class (or even in the regular classroom) and explore the various activities available at this site.

Easter Fun For Kids Grade K to 5 - Bethany Roberts- 7913

This site has it all - creative music, interactive activities, printable worksheets and other educational fun! Specific activities include jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, clock and time activities, trivia, Easter customs, games, interactive language arts games and puzzles, printable worksheets, mazes, coloring fun and more! Be aware: this site does have some minor advertising.

In the Classroom:
Get your interactive whiteboard or projector ready, turn up the volume and treat your students to this EDUCATIONAL website that provides seasonal music while you browse.

Easter Online Games Grade K to 5 - Kaboose- 7910

This site provides interactive, fun and educational online games. Activities include matching, riddles, reading fun, and more. Some activities require FLASH. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Share the activities on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Then set up a computer learning center celebrating the Easter holiday.

Easter Fun Grade K to 3 - Kaboose- 7908

If you are looking for some Easter fun in your classroom, look no further than this website. There are crafts, activities and recipes. Word searches are provided in English, Spanish and French. Educational activities include alphabet recognition, matching, addition and more. Be aware: this site has some rather large advertisements than can be very distracting.

In the Classroom:
If you are looking for a quick and easy seasonal activity (that has some educational value), visit this site! Have cooperative learning groups choose an activity and complete together. Have the groups share their projects with the rest of the class.

NOVA Online: Easter Island Grade 6 to 12 - PBS- 7280

Ancient mysteries can be a sure-fire way to get students excited about history. The gigantic statues on Easter Island are one of those mysteries. This site, associated with a NOVA episode, provides a lot of engaging information about the statues. There are shockwave-enabled exercises that challenge students to try and virtually move one of the statues, to compare the weight of the statues with other ancient monoliths, and an interactive map of the island. Understanding the amazing skills and abilities of these "primitive" people can give students insight into the development of technology over time. This site requires Shockwave. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
The site is packed with fun little utilities that would work well either on an interactive white board or at independent computers.

White House Kids Learn About Traditions Grade 2 to 6 - White House- 8366

View pictures and read lively text about three seasons at the White House: Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving. Learn about "first pets." This site includes all presidents through President Obama. Traditional holiday fun is presented in such a way that all students, regardless of religious background, will not be offended. Various activities on this site require Windows Media Player, QuickTime, or Real Player. You can get all from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Teachers can use a Venn Diagram to illustrate differences/similarities of cross-culture holidays or make comparisons on a personal level. As a creative writing assignment, students could create their own drama using their personal pets and favorite holiday instead.

Calendars of National Days and Festivals Grade K to 5 - Woodlands Junior School- 8284

This informative and resourceful website provides information about numerous holidays. Although this website was created for use in the United Kingdoms, it provides a great deal of knowledge about holidays celebrated in many countries throughout the world. Some of the specific topics include New Years, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Christmas, and other holidays. Use this website to help your students gain a better understanding of numerous holidays in other cultures. This website provides information about the history of holidays, how the holidays are celebrated and much more.

In the Classroom:
As you study other cultures, be sure to include this resource for students to research the celebrations there. Or include the link on your teacher web page with the title "Every Day is a Holiday?" asking students to use the holiday calendar to become more be aware of different cultures. Instead of reporting on a current event from the newspaper, give them the option of reporting on a holiday that occurred this week in another part of the world.

The Classroom Easter Egg Hunt Grade K to 5 - Education World- 7916

This site provides a basic lesson plan (with a link to a more detailed lesson plan) for students to work in groups to locate cardboard eggs hidden throughout the classroom. This lesson was originally designed for ESL or ELL students, but could be used in any language arts or foreign language class. The objective of the lesson is for students to describe (both orally and in writing) the precise locations of the eggs.

In the Classroom:
This lesson is perfect for the ESL, ELL, or foreign language classes. Have students work with a partner and try this activity.

Easter Lesson Plans Grade K to 12 - Teachnology- 7915

This site provides a list and a basic description of over 30 lesson plans. There are lessons and activities for students in elementary, middle and high school. Math, language arts, history, science and more are included.

In the Classroom:
Use these free lesson plans with your students.

Mysterious Places: Ancient Civilizations Modern Mysteries Grade 4 to 12 - Mysterious Places- 9234

Students are always fascinated by the mysteries of the past, and wondering how those in ancient history managed feats of construction that would be difficult even today. Perhaps nothing sparks student interest more than the phrase, "no one knows". This site seeks to explore several "mysterious places" in the world--places whose origins or purposes are lost to antiquity. In addition, the sponsors of the site hope to raise money to ensure these monuments are not endangered in the future. Currently, the featured locations include Easter Island, Stonehenge, the dwellings of the Tellem people of Mali, West Africa, and the Mayan cities of Mexico (still under construction). Each section contains stunning photography, and a variety of resources on the history and mystery of the site. A section entitled "educator link" promises lesson plans and other teachers' resources, but is not finished. The site offers great potential, some of which has already been realized. It's worth checking out now, and perhaps in the future when more of its resources are up and running. This site requires Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
This site might be offered to students doing independent research or included as "real" mysteries during a reading or literature unit on mysteries. The information could augment a lesson plan from a standard text with its lovely photos. It could be an option for exploration by accelerated students who have completed a unit on ancient history. Teachers should be aware that there is an on-line forum as a part of this site which requires registration. Its content is completely peripheral to the site, and students should simply be instructed to avoid it.

Miles Cooley: eCards Grade 1 to 8 - Miles Cooley- 8947

This highly creative website offers e-cards and interactive games and activities created by Miles Cooley. He created 120 e-cards and activities for Yahoo between the ages of eleven and fifteen. Key pals (pen pals) will appreciate this free e-card site for musical, lively cards. Not only will you find an assortment of cards, but click on the games link for simple interactive word searches and various other puzzles. Games and cards abound, representing all of life’s holidays and special events. Games and activities include “Pumpkin Patch Match,” “Dress the Turkey,” “Make Your Own Easter Egg,” and many others. Preview the activities ahead of time for age appropriateness. Some activities are geared towards younger students while other activities are more appropriate for teenagers. Many of the activities require Flash. You can get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Art teachers may want to highlight the creator of this site. His knack of bringing the simple stick form to life may inspire our budding artists to do the same. You might even ask student to try creating similar "cards" with animation on a PowerPoint slides using images created in PAINT. Language arts teachers will be disappointed that students can’t customize their own cards, however, when you click on the “Send card” link at the bottom of each of the card pages, it will automatically go into an email format. When an email is created, your students will then have an opportunity to write a letter to the recipient. Pre-school and special education teachers, check out some of the games for eye-hand coordination practice. Consider sharing this website in your class newsletter (if applicable) or on your class website.

Word Search Puzzles Grade 1 to 5 - Primarygames.com- 8699

This site offers user-friendly, interactive word search puzzles for vocabulary and reading enhancement. Some of the topics include the Olympics (both summer and winter), Dinosaurs, Farm Animals, Earth Day, butterflies, and various other topics and holidays. These are computer-based word searches, not printables. There is a link to a companion site with printables. NOTE: this site does include unobtrusive advertisements. The site requires Java. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.

In the Classroom:
Share a search on your interactive whiteboard (use student FINGERS to circle the words!). Or make it a center as one of several options for spelling and vocabulary. Your students may ask you to include the link on your teacher web page so they can try some from home, as well.