Religion and Philosophy Activities
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ACTIVITIES
Personal Mandalas Icebreaker
Get to know yourself, and others, with this fun personal mandala activity! The word mandala originates from the…Subjects:Art, Music and DramaReligion and PhilosophyVisual Arts -
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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
'Ology Activity Sheets
This packet of worksheets includes fun activities about ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, dragons, pirates, monsters, and…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Saturnalia Festival
Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Saturnalia Festival.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyReligion -
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Passover, the Jewish Festival of Freedom
Teach children about the meaning of Passover with these activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
LESSON PLANS
Potato Print Wrapping Paper
This arts & crafts lesson plan outlines how to make potato stamps for decorating gift wrap. This is a fun and creative…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Candle Decoration
Students make candle decorations out of paper tubes and colored paper. This arts & crafts activity is especially nice to…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Hands & Feet Reindeer Heads
Students create reindeer heads by tracing their hands and feet. This arts & crafts activity makes a fun classroom…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath
Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun arts & crafts activity for Christmas.…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
WORKSHEETS
I Don't Believe It
Students look at a picture of a farm scene. Then they identify the make-believe objects in the picture.Subjects:Teaching Otis by Loren LongBooksLiterature -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite Christmas Art Activities
Find fun and educational art activities to enjoy during the Christmas season. You'll find printables and lesson plans…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Diwali, the Hindu New Year
Teach children about the Hindu New Year with these activities. Then have them compare the traditions of the Hindu…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyHinduism -
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Hindu Floor Painting
In this art activity, students use common materials to imitate Hindu floor paintings.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyHinduism -
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Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights
Teach children about Hanukkah with these activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
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Making a Hanukkah Card
In this art activity, children make their own Hanukkah cards using a candle pattern.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
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Bodhi Day or Buddha's Enlightenment
Teach children about Buddhism and the celebration of Buddha's enlightenment with these activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyBuddhism -
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Paper Seder Plate
In this art activity, students learn about Passover by making their own Seder plate.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
LESSON PLANS
Create a Menorah Gallery
In this holiday arts and crafts lesson, students create unique menorahs for Hanukkah.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophySculpting -
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Clay Hanukkah Menorah
Students make a clay menorah as a way of learning about Hanukkah.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
ACTIVITIES
Jewish Knish Recipe
This recipe is for a traditional Jewish food called a knish. The word knish is Ukrainian for dumpling.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyFood