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Terri Thompson

A Week of After School Activities Plus the After School Linky Party – Week 27

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It’s After School Linky Party time! This is the place to be to find fun hands-on activities for your school-aged children. If you’ve got a little time or a lot of time, you’re definitely going to find a way to spend some quality time with your children.

Each week, I choose some of my favorite ideas to share in an after school planner. If will give you something to do every day, or just choose one or two ideas for the week.

For even more ideas, keep reading to the bottom to find this week’s link-up.
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Day 1: Turn your backyard into a science lab and do some fun experiments with EDVentures with Kids.

Day 2: Design a LEGO leprechaun trap with Brain Power Boy.

Day 3: Learn about bee pollination with this fun activity from Fumbling Through Homeschooling.

Day 4: Combine geometry with art in this pretty Islamic stained glass art project from Planet Smarty Pants.

Day 5: Use a zipper bag to practice adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers with this activity from Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational.

Check the linky below for even more great ideas.

 

Make sure to visit all the After School Activities Hosts:
The Educators’ Spin On It
Planet Smarty Pants
Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational 

Check out the link up below for even more great after school ideas. If you’re a blogger, please link up any ideas for elementary-aged kids (ages 5 and up).

A Week of After School Activities Plus the After School Linky Party – Week 26

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It’s After School Linky Party time! If you’re looking for something fun to do with your elementary-aged kids, this is the place to be. You’ll find so many activities in this link-up.

This past week, I found so many fun Dr. Seuss inspired activities, something to go along with almost every book. I had a hard time choosing what to put in this week’s planner. The ideas were so fabulous. Keep reading to the bottom to find all the new ideas for this week in the link-up.

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Day 1: Learn about ecology with The Lorax at KCEdventures.

Day 2: Make Moroccan lanterns with Teacher Mom Plus 3

Day 3: Have your own Wacky Wednesday inspired by Dr. Seuss with There’s Just One Mommy.

Day 4: Play Green Eggs and Ham Tic Tac Toe with JDaniel4’s Mom.

Day 5: Make origami One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish with Artsy Craftsy Mom.

Check the linky below for even more great ideas.

 

Make sure to visit all the After School Activities Hosts:
The Educators’ Spin On It
Planet Smarty Pants
Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational 

Check out the link up below for even more great after school ideas. If you’re a blogger, please link up any ideas for elementary-aged kids (ages 5 and up).

Practice Spelling with Letter Stamps and Play Dough

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Do you remember early on in our 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words series when we got out the play dough to make our words?

Well, today I’ve got another fun way to use play dough for your spelling words. We’re going to combine it with our letter stamps and have a little fun while we Practice Spelling with Letter Stamps and Play Dough.

You don't have to pick up a pencil to practice spelling words. Instead practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough. #spelling #education #CreativeFamilyFun

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To set-up

You’ll need some play dough and a set of letter stamps. Mold the play dough to make a flat surface. We’ll be using the play dough as our writing surface.

Practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough

Have your child use the letter stamps to stamp their spelling words on the paper. Press lightly! If you press too hard, you can’t see the letters all that well.

You don't have to pick up a pencil to practice spelling words. Instead practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough.

Tip: I love to make my own play dough, but store-bought works just as well. If you do want to make your own play dough my favorite recipe is Mama Miss’s Kool-Aid Dyed Play Dough. I made this batch with Tropical Punch and a little extra red food coloring.

After your child has finished stamping all their spelling words, they’ll probably want to play with the play dough. I’m a firm believer that you’re never too old for play dough. It’s not just for toddlers and preschoolers! So, encourage them to play and get creative.

Don’t forget to check the craft closet the next time your child needs to practice spelling words so they can practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough.

You don't have to pick up a pencil to practice spelling words. Instead practice spelling with letter stamps and play dough.

You may also like one of these spelling ideas:

Writing with Paint in a Bag

Write Spelling Words in Shaving Cream

Car Spelling Word Tracing

Type Spelling Words on a Computer

Buy the 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words Ebook

You can purchase a printable form of this book for $7.50 The book is designed to print and turn into a half-page size booklet. It’s perfect to keep at your homework station. Your kids can flip through and find a fun way to practice their spelling words.

The ideas will be convenient and ready to use. No need to turn on the computer every day for ideas.

Most activities require little to no prep time. And, if you make sure you have all the supplies on the Master Supply List (included in the book) on hand, you’ll be able to do any of these fun spelling word ideas any time.

A Week of After School Activities Plus the After School Linky Party – Week 25

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It’s After School Linky Party time! There were some great ideas shared last week.  If you’re looking for something fun to do with your elementary-aged kids, you’ll find plenty of ideas in this link-up.

I found some really fun ideas last week and I’ve linked up my favorites in this simple after school planner. Keep reading to the bottom to find all the new ideas for this week in the link-up.

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Day 1: Do some math in the snow with Math Geek Mama.

Day 2: Create a panda bear habitat with Mama Smiles.

Day 3: Tie water in knots with this fun surface tension science experiment at Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational.

Day 4: Make 3-D shapes with this quadrilateral STEM activity from You’ve Got This.

Day 5: Race Around the World with this angles game from Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational.

Check the linky below for even more great ideas.

 

Make sure to visit all the After School Activities Hosts:
The Educators’ Spin On It
Planet Smarty Pants
Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational 

Check out the link up below for even more great after school ideas. If you’re a blogger, please link up any ideas for elementary-aged kids (ages 5 and up). 

Watercolor Resist Spelling Words

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One of my favorite art techniques to play around with is watercolor resist.

It’s fun and fascinating. And, when I love something, I try to find ways to incorporate in all areas.

We’ve made plenty of art, we’ve also used this technique to write poetry, and now we’re using it to practice our spelling words with this Watercolor Resist Spelling Words project.

Have fun with this creative spelling practice idea, Watercolor Resist Spelling Words. Make a little art, have fun, and learn your spelling words.

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How to set-up:

You’ll need white oil pastels (or white crayon), watercolor paints, white paper, and a cup of water.

Set everything up as an invitation along with your list of spelling words.

How to create Watercolor Resist Spelling Words

Have your child write their spelling words on the paper with the white oil pastel. It will be hard to see at first, but the fun will happen when they start painting.

After they’ve filled the paper with their spelling words, your child can get started painting.

Paint your paper all one color, make patterns, or use every single color on your watercolor palette. This is time to get creative. Paint flowers, heart, or clouds over the top. Anything goes. As your child starts painting, their spelling words will magically appear.

I always love art, so this activity doesn’t even feel like studying. But, in reality, your child will practice writing their words and they’ll read them a few time while painting. Watercolor Resist Spelling Words is fun, colorful, and perfect for any kid that loves art.

You may also like one of these ideas:

Finger Painting Spelling Words

Rainbow Writing

Make Spelling Words with Letter Stamps

Make Words with Play Dough

Buy the 31 Ways to Practice Spelling Words Ebook

You can purchase a printable form of this book for $7.50 The book is designed to print and turn into a half-page size booklet. It’s perfect to keep at your homework station. Your kids can flip through and find a fun way to practice their spelling words.

The ideas will be convenient and ready to use. No need to turn on the computer every day for ideas.

Most activities require little to no prep time. And, if you make sure you have all the supplies on the Master Supply List (included in the book) on hand, you’ll be able to do any of these fun spelling word ideas any time.