FREE Mardi Gras Activities for a Fun Celebration

 Mardi Gras is on its way! 

The holiday is steeped in history and tradition. This year's Mardi Gras packet is loaded with fun activities! 

Build prior knowledge about the holiday with students by using these Mardi Gras activities:

Mardi Gras for Kids by National Geographic:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkIZwXbSh-Y

Learn about Fat Tuesday:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXCucOH4d0A

Learn more about Mardi Gras and complete some fun activities to celebrate the holiday:

Enjoy the Mardi Gras holiday however you decide to celebrate! 

Purchase the full Mardi Gras packet at Amped Up Learning or TpT:

Happy Mardi Gras!
Beth, Educator Helper

Ready for Spring? FREE Groundhog Day Activities!

                                        

Ready for Spring? As most of the nation is covered in ice and snow, the groundhog is gearing up for his grand performance!

Can you correctly predict whether the groundhog will or will not see his shadow? 

Learn more about Groundhog Day at the official Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website. You can find a trivia game and updates, as well as a survey for predicting whether the groundhog will/will not see his shadow. Plus, there's a great teacher section with lesson plans for all ages! 

Another great place to learn about groundhogs is The Old Farmer's Almanac groundhog website! There's history and fun facts about the animals, along with lore and songs. 

To get started with some fun Groundhog Day activities, try some of these FREE handouts:

Get more fun Groundhog Day Activities at Amped Up Learning and TpT!

Here's hoping the groundhog brings an end to winter...

Happy Groundhog Day!
Beth, Educator Helper