FREE Fourth of July Activities!

Whatever your plans are for the Fourth of July, make it a memorable holiday by celebrating our nation's freedom in style!

One of the nation's best fireworks display of 2021 was New York City's Macy's Fourth of July show:

Link: https://youtu.be/bDAagtLvMf8 

If a smaller venue is desired, there are many urban and rural places that offer community fireworks displays. Click here to find a fireworks display near you.

This year rain is a possibility for the Fourth of July, so if stuck indoors turn on the television to see this year's New York City's fireworks display. Then, print out the activities and coloring sheets below to engage young ones in this year's Fourth of July celebrations:

To purchase more Fourth of July handouts, go to AUL or TpT or browse previous posts. 

However you celebrate the nation's day of independence, take time to give thanks for democracy and freedom enjoyed in the United States of America.

Happy Fourth of July!
Beth, Educator Helper 

Father's Day Freebies

                              

My Dad: Tom LaMascus

Ready to make something meaningful to give to that special person who has earned the role of "Dad" in your life? 

Here's some freebies for Father's Day: 

Want more? Go to TpT Educator Helper storefronts:

Happy Father's Day!

Beth, Educator Helper

FREE Spindletop Oil & Gas Resources

 The price of oil and gas has everyone in an uproar! Do your students know about the Spindletop Gusher and its impact on the oil and gas industry? View a reenactment of the gusher:

                                (Link: https://youtu.be/IPHradCsKNg)

Visit the Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown website (Link: https://www.lamar.edu/spindletop-gladys-city/index.html) for pictures and a historical overview. Then, take a look at the museum website for more intriguing and informative historical pictures and stories (link: https://www.lamar.edu/spindletop-gladys-city/index.html). 

Learn more here:

                                (Link: https://youtu.be/xz0PxqRGWkQ)

Finish learning about the Spindletop gusher with these hands-on activities:

Get the full Spindletop Gusher packet at AUL or TpT.

Thanks for your continued patronage!

Beth, Educator Helper

FREE National Ice Cream Month Activities

Can you remember a time when ice cream wasn't a national favorite? The ice cold treat has been around for generations. Whether you visit an ice cream store or make your own dessert at home, any time is a good time to celebrate the creamy concoction.

On the Gulf Coast of Texas, the favorite ice cream brand is Blue Bell. Several local factories offer tours that are sure to delight consumers. Yes, you get a free taste test at the end of the tour! 

National Ice Cream Month is in July, so prepare now for using these fun activities and handouts:

Get more fun National Ice Cream Month activities:

Click Here for Amped Up Learning Packet or here for the TpT packet

Stay cool this summer!
Beth, Educator Helper