Free Hanukkah Printables

Very soon, the lovely Hebrew celebration of Light, Hanukkah or Chanukah, will begin. Whether Jewish, Christian, Muslim or whatever your creed, Hanukkah is a lovely holiday to explore and enjoy. Here are some free lesson plans, coloring pages, puzzles, games and activities to help celebrate and understand this winter holiday.
I'm new to the Bitsela but I really like the free clip art, graphics and even free card making function you can use free on your computer. You can print entire Hebrew alphabet, numbers and other uniquely Jewish items for your class. This website is maintained by Hebrew people and has a nice layout. It's nice to see activities specifically for inter-faith families on this site as well.  Free Hanukkah / Chanukah Printables

Free Printable Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar

 Thanksgiving in the US will soon be upon us. If your kids are anything like mine, they get geeked about holidays. As a homeschool family, we spent lots of time making holiday gifts, treats and crafts. Here's a free printable countdown calendar to occupy them till Thanksgiving. Free Printable Thanksgiving Countdown Calendar for Kids

Free Rangoli Printables for Kids

Shubh Diwali, my Hindu, Sikh and Jain friends, a little belated. Diwali or Deepavali was celebrated Sunday, November 3,2013. It's the five-day festival of lights, ending with Bhai Dooj on November 5. I have a Sikh friend who has explained some to me. Here are printable rangoli crafts for Diwali and afterwords. Free Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Rangoli Printables for Kids

Free Doctor Who Masks for Halloween Costumes--Creepy! - News - Bubblews

Hey Doctor Who lovers, have I got a treat for you. Searching out Doctor Who coloring pages for my daughter (who got addicted at seven!) I found free printable Doctor Who villain masks. Perfect for Halloween! Print Silurian, Ood, Ganger, The Silence, Peg doll and the Weeping Angels (probably the creepiest episode ever made). Links to free printable Doctor Who crafts, games, coloring pages and TARDIS models, too.  Free Doctor Who Masks for Halloween Costumes

Free Printable Paper Halloween Masks, Decorations, Crafts, Toys

They're baack! Halloween ghouls, ghosts, zombies and witches will soon be roaming our streets in search of candy! It's that time of year again. Time to scare and be scared. This Halloween, here are free printable paper crafts, toys, masks, costumes and trick or treat fun. There are decorations for a haunted house or Halloween party. More excitement than decent folk really need! Free Printable Halloween Paper Toys, Masks, Party Decorations and Craft Activities

Apple Activities to Print, Games, Crafts, Coloring, Recipes

 Apples are the perfect theme for fall lessons. Here's an interactive, cross-curricular apple unit with crafts, recipes, science, art, creative writing, math, social studies, practical life, field trips and community-builders. I've added free printable apple-themed lesson plans and worksheets for activity extenders.Preschool Apple Unit, Cross-Curricular Hands-on Crafts, Activities, Recipes

Anti-Bullying, Affective Object Lessons for Kids

Bullying is a social blight that can cause deep, never-healing emotional scars. From 25 years teaching and a degree in psychology, I've written lesson plans to raise awareness on bullying. From my Montessori/ special education background, I've learned to make lessons interactive. Here's an anti-bullying object lesson I picked up 26 years ago. It's appropriate for preschool to upper elementary school age childrenAnti-Bullying Object Lessons for Kids: Warm Fuzzies, Cold Pricklies 
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