St. Patrick’s Day Classroom Activities

St. Patrick’s Day is often celebrated by dressing in green and drinking Irish beer. But not all the St. Patty’s Day celebrations have to start and finish in a pub. You honour the holiday traditions and create new ones right in your classroom by playing games, decorating and making crafts. Here are some St. Patrick’s […]

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Give the Gift of Education

As educators we are often privileged to witness first-hand the positive impact education has on our youth. Given the right tools, motivation and support, our students have an incredible power to break barriers and implement change. Free The Children began with one twelve year old boy’s need to right the wrongs he saw in the […]

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Putting the Fun in Fundraising: Great Ideas to Engage Students in Holiday Fundraising

Tired of organizing the same old bake sale and raffle every year? Classic fundraising ideas work, but why not try thinking outside the cookie jar. Keeping things interesting and new can help engage your students, parents and local businesses. This holiday season try one of these innovative and interactive FUNdraising ideas. Reverse Raffle Instead of […]

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8 Holiday Craft Ideas For The Classroom

‘Tis the season to start thinking holiday! While most students are eagerly awaiting their winter breaks (and the teachers are too!) it is always fun to built up the anticipation with creative, challenging crafts that can bring the season of giving into the classroom. We’ve scoured the web to curate a list of 8 holiday […]

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