Free printable Thanksgiving puzzles and American History lesson plans

In autumn, around Thanksgiving, U.S. school curriculum focuses on colonial American history. Thanksgiving is a great time to study New World explorers, settlements, religions and native American cultures in Social Studies. In science, it's a good time to study harvest. Here are free printable Thanksgiving puzzles for lesson plans. Or use as holiday party games.   Free printable Thanksgiving puzzles and American History lesson plans | Examiner.com

Free printable sewing patterns, stencils, templates for Halloween costumes

 Halloween costumes are expensive to buy or rent. Why not make your Halloween costume this year? Here are websites with free printable sewing patterns for Halloween costumes and templates. Start at About Sewing for patterns for all sorts of Halloween costumes. Print Halloween costume patterns, templates and stencils for all ages of costume wearers: babies, children, teens and adults. Some of these patterns require some sewing and others are no-sew costumes. Each of the sewing patterns is free to print and has complete, accurate instructions. Use these free printable Halloween costume patterns and templates costume parties, the school play, theater productions, masquerade balls, history festivals, library activities, educational venues, museum activities and more.Free printable sewing patterns, stencils, templates for Halloween costumes | Examiner.com

 

Halloween haunted house ideas: Homemade vintage Dark Shadows spook house | Examiner.com

Are you old enough to remember when "Dark Shadows" came on after school? Back then kindergarteners didn't get cartoons with their after noon milk and cookies. They got scared witless! Kids born before Freddy and Jason horror movies still hold Dark Shadows as scariest. Why? Dark Shadows scared with understated film noir psycho drama, not blood and gore. You can create a Halloween haunted house using these elements. Here's a homemade vintage Dark Shadows spook house plan. This type of haunted house could be adapted easily for a theater or literature class.Halloween haunted house ideas: Homemade vintage Dark Shadows spook house | Examiner.com

 

Halloween haunted house ideas: Homemade vintage Dark Shadows spook house | Examiner.com

 Are you old enough to remember when "Dark Shadows" came on after school? Back then kindergarteners didn't get cartoons with their after noon milk and cookies. They got scared witless! Kids born before Freddy and Jason horror movies still hold Dark Shadows as scariest. Why? Dark Shadows scared with understated film noir psycho drama, not blood and gore. You can create a Halloween haunted house using these elements. Here's a homeemade vintage Dark Shadows spook house plan. This type of haunted house could be adapted easily for a theater or literature class. Halloween haunted house ideas: Homemade vintage Dark Shadows spook house | Examiner.com

Free printable Curious George coloring, worksheets, crafts, games, party kit - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

September is National Literacy Month. And who better to represent it that mischievous monkey Curious George. Curious George has been around many incarnations since WWII when he was "born." His creators, Jews Margaret and H.A. Rey, escaped Nazi occupied France on homemade bikes with the manuscript for Curious George hidden. That adventure was the perfect introduction to nosy, lovable monkey. Here are free printable Curious George coloring pages, worksheets, lessons, activities, crafts, games and even a Curious George birthday party theme.Free printable Curious George coloring, worksheets, crafts, games, party kit - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Free printable Grandparents Day greeting cards, coloring pages, vintage clipart

Grandparent's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. It falls on Sunday, September 13 in 2015. Grandparents Day is a wonderful way to celebrate family, heritage and the aged. Don't have living grandparents? Adopt some. One of the things seniors really enjoy besides visits from family, are greeting cards. Parents and teachers, why not combine a craft and a service project: print coloring page greeting cards for Grandparents Day. Here are free printable Grandparents Day greeting cards, many of which are color-your-own. Make these cards with family, Sunday School, religious education, scout troop, 4-H, classroom, home-school or daycare. Make cards for elderly relatives, neighbors, home-bound and shut-ins.Free printable Grandparents Day greeting cards, coloring pages, vintage clipart - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

 

Elephant- themed children's party: Elephant books, crafts, treats, games, movies - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

August 12 is World Elephant Day! Parents (or teachers) why not celebrate throwing and elephant-themed party for kids? Here are elephant crafts, recipes, treats and games for a pachyderm party palooza! Use this for an elephant birthday party for toddlers and preschool kids, or just because!Elephant- themed children's party: Elephant books, crafts, treats, games, movies - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com