Free Teaching Resources: Fun Classroom Activities and Lesson Plan Ideas

Try these 7 small-group math activities and lessons to make math learning fun and improve student outcomes

Help students build their skills in the areas of geometric probability, data displays, and matrices.

Help students build their skills in working with fractions, decimals, ratios, and percent.

Use this grade 3 math activity to help students learn about the math of our system system.

Help your children in kindergarten understand numbers and how objects are similar and different with these free downloadable activities.

Learn about the role of math in cooking in the "Math Meets Culinary Arts" episode of HMH's Math at Work web series.

Use these Women’s History Month books for elementary students and activities to teach about women’s contributions to history.

With these downloadable activities, high schoolers will memorize and recite a poem, take notes as they read a novel, and memorialize a book in memes.

Give your kids an inside look at the animal world with five days of reading lessons for first and second graders.

Have your middle schoolers write their own haikus, identify themes in works of literature, and create a character's social media profile.

Planning small-group reading activities and lesson ideas doesn’t have to be complicated; with thoughtful preparation and the right resources, it can be a simple process.

This article shares ideas on how to integrate the science of reading and evidenced-based instructional techniques in small-group reading instruction.

Check out these 8 fun spring science experiments and activities that help students learn more about animals, nature, and the environment.

Brr, it’s cold outside! Use these fun winter science experiments and activities to teach students about the science behind common winter themes.

This article delves into the question, “What is differentiation in science?” Plus, discover differentiated instruction examples and strategies for the science classroom.

What is inquiry-based learning in science, and why is it important? Read more about the effectiveness of this teaching and learning approach.

Learn more about the importance of learning by doing science through hands-on science activities. Plus, access engaging lessons to use in your classroom.

Introduce your students to the excitement of science with a physical space in the classroom dedicated to hands-on learning.

Use these 9 Presidents’ Day lesson plans and activities for middle and high school classrooms to foster engaged and informed citizens.

Download these fun Black History Month activities for elementary and middle school students to teach your class about African American history.

Explore flag day activities for elementary students to teach your class about the symbolism behind flags and the various themes they may represent.

Use these Memorial Day classroom activities for elementary and middle school students to honor those who sacrificed for their country.

Explore 8 Martin Luther King Jr. project ideas and activities to honor MLK and his contributions to the civil rights movement.

These 10 Women’s History Month activities for elementary students showcase women who are making a difference. Find free downloadables and easy ideas.