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Halloween Activities for Students

It’s that time of year again where pumpkins, bats, and sweet treats make their annual appearance! You can make it an even more memorable, fun, and great learning experience for your students with these great Halloween activities. These games, learning activities, and craft projects will help bring a little “spooky” fun to your classroom for the holiday. You can find them all in my Late Night Coffee Tpt store or click on the individual pictures below to take you to the product!

Have a very happy Halloween!

Escape from zombies sentance building game. — Bats Project Based Learning Activity

Need some easy Halloween decorations and tags that you can print to go along with your Halloween activities? Check out my digital designs from my Late Night Coffee on Etsy store! No need to run to the store for your fun Halloween items. Just print…..cut….and use! And best of all…you don’t need an Etsy account to buy items….you can check out as a guest!

Vintage-Style Miniatures

The Wonderful World of Vintage-Style Miniatures….. and how you can get them!

Have you ever felt the excitement of setting up a tiny world inside a dollhouse? Or perhaps you’ve marveled at the intricately detailed miniatures that adorn these miniature abodes? Well, you’re not alone! The joy of setting up a dollhouse and collecting miniatures is a delightful hobby that brings happiness. They also make fantastic presents and are a fun way to connect you to family and friends.

(Click on any photos below to see the miniature in my store)

Three rabbit miniature cloth dolls for a dollhouse. — Miniature Pug and Puppy Cloth Dolls

The miniature world is a place where you can be the architect, decorator, and storyteller all at once. Setting up a dollhouse allows you to create your dream home, from designing cozy bedrooms to decorating stylish living rooms. Whether it’s arranging tiny furniture, putting up miniature curtains, or adding a tiny teapot to the kitchen, each step is filled with joy and creativity.

Collecting miniatures and setting up dollhouses can become a cherished hobby. As you build your miniature world, you’ll discover the thrill of the hunt when searching for new miniatures to add to your collection. You might find miniature versions of everyday items, like tiny books or little food items. Collecting miniatures can also teach you about history and art, as miniatures often replicate real-life objects and styles from different time periods.

Miniature Bunny Dolls in White box — Dollhouse Miniature Bunny Cloth Dolls in Box

Dollhouse Miniature Bunny Cloth Dolls in Box

Dollhouses and miniatures make fun and unique gifts! Giving a dollhouse to a friend or family member lets them embark on their own miniature adventure. Miniatures are like tiny treasures that you can collect and gift on special occasions. Birthdays, holidays, or just because – miniatures are gifts that keep on giving, bringing smiles and endless fun.

Holiday Dollhouse Miniature — Dollhouse Miniature Basket with Cat Doll

Dollhouse Miniature Basket with Cat Doll

Discover the magic of dollhouse miniatures today! Explore my Late Night Coffee store on Etsy and bring a tiny world of creativity to life.

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Halloween Dollhouse Miniature Photos

Halloween dollhouse miniature photos you can print at home!

This fun holiday is a time for thrills and chills and when the past and the present merge in the most enchanting way. If you’re a dollhouse enthusiast or a Halloween lover, I have something special for you – printable Halloween dollhouse miniature photos straight from the 1800s! These hauntingly beautiful images are digitally distressed to look old and spooky, and they’re perfect for adding a touch of eerie elegance to your dollhouse.

Easy to Print and Use!

Getting these photos into your dollhouse is a breeze. Simply print them out on your home printer, cut them to size, and you’re ready to decorate! They fit seamlessly into your dollhouse without any fuss.

Mix and Match !

These printable photos can be mixed and matched with your existing dollhouse decor or used in a brand new spooky scene. Create a Victorian parlor, a haunted library, or even a creepy attic filled with these eerie portraits. There are 24 womens’ photos and 19 mens’ photos in both black & white and sepia color .

Ideal for Collectors

If you decorate your dollhouse for Halloween, these photos are a must-have addition for your collection. They’re a unique and rare find that will impress fellow collectors and enthusiasts.

So, whether you’re a seasoned dollhouse hobbyist or just getting started, these miniature photos will let your dollhouse come alive with these hauntingly beautiful images!

You can find this digital download in my Late Night Coffee Etsy store!

1:144 Scale Miniature Dollhouses

I’ve been busy creating these 1:144 scale miniature dollhouses this week!

These miniature dollhouses make a perfect addition for a dollhouse, miniature collection, or miniature display. They feature a 2-floored house plan with various color themes. Each dollhouse has paper graphics mounted on chipboard for the outside and inside of house. The graphic for the exterior of the houses is digitally miniaturized from a house plan drawing from the late 1800’s.

Unsure of what 1:144 scale is? This very small scale basically means that each inch of the object represents 12 feet. These dollhouses are 2 inches wide, so in “real life” the house would be 24 feet wide. Now, if you put this little dollhouse into a 1:12, where each inch represents a foot, this dollhouse’s width would then represent 2 feet wide, which is good for a “dollhouse in a dollhouse”.

Can you buy furniture for this dollhouse? Absolutely! There are many sellers that specialize in this size of miniatures and have a lot of different items you can buy to decorate in mini style.

You can find these 1:144 scale miniature dollhouses and more in my Late Night Coffee Etsy store. Just click on the photos above or the link to take you to them.

LOVE miniatures? Visit my dollhouse miniatures Pinterest board! You can find more miniatures that I have created through the years and see what has inspired my creativity.

Printable Manipulatives for Math and Science

Need a fun and low-cost way to help teach multiple subjects? Printable teaching tools have always been important for creating learning experiences in the classroom. One powerful resource that has made an impact is the use of printable manipulatives. These easy-to-use materials come with many benefits.

Here are some advantages to using printable manipulatives:

Visual Appeal: Using black and white designs for manipulatives provides a classic and visually appealing look that stimulates the students’ creativity and imagination. These simple visuals allow students to focus on the educational content and helps reduce distractions.
Cost-Effective: Working with a budget? Unlike colored resources, black and white printable manipulatives are less expensive to produce. This makes them an ideal choice for educators and parents who are working to keep costs down.
Customization: These simple designs allow for easy customization. Students can personalize their manipulatives by coloring them. Letting the student help create them helps give ownership and pride in their work.
Multidisciplinary Learning: Need a learning aid for multiple subjects? Teachers can teach math while educating about animals. Graphing can be used in a science lesson. A holiday can include a lesson on counting. This makes learning more holistic.
Concept Reinforcement: Manipulatives offer an excellent way to reinforce abstract concepts. For instance, using farm animals in mathematics can aid in addition exercises. Spooky animals can help creative storytelling and writing activities.
Assessment Tool: Printable manipulatives can be used as an informal assessment tool which allows teachers to gauge students’ understanding of topics in a non-intrusive manner.
Fun and Engaging: Students are more likely to be engaged and motivated when using eye-catching materials.
Easy-to-store: Low on storage space? Manipulatives that are flat can be stored in envelopes or baggies. This make them less cumbersome in the classroom.

You can find these printable manipulatives in my Late Night Coffee Teachers Pay Teachers store by clicking the link or pictures above!

Fun Kindergarten Activities for Teachers

As educators and homeschooling parents, we understand the important role kindergarten plays in shaping a child’s future. It is during these early years that children form the foundation of their academic, social, and emotional development. Including fun activities into the kindergarten curriculum can be a game-changer, as it not only sparks joy and laughter, but also offers a great deal of benefits that contribute to a well-rounded education.

Here are some great ideas for making learning in kindergarten an unforgettable and transformative experience!

Movement Activities: Kindergarten students are little bundles of energy! Incorporating movement activities into their daily routine allows them to channel this energy effectively. Physical play helps develop gross motor skills, balance, and coordination. It also actively promotes cognitive growth as the research shows a strong link between physical activity and memory/attention span.
Fine Motor Skills: Kindergarten is an important stage for developing fine motor skills, which are essential for tasks like writing, drawing, and self-care. Engaging in activities like finger-painting, cutting with scissors, lacing, and building with blocks helps children strengthen hand muscles and hand-eye coordination.
Character Building: Introducing character-building games cultivates a positive classroom culture and helps children build essential social skills. Activities like teamwork games, role-playing, and storytelling teach empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. When children develop strong emotional intelligence, they achieve a skill that important to their personal growth.
Academic Skills: Using hands-on activities helps to stimulate young minds and keeps learning exciting! The use of art and manipulatives can help younger children stay focused while learning new skills.

It is our responsiblity to create a stimulating and nurturing environment for our little learners. By including these activities into our daily routine with kindergarteners, we empower children with the skills and mindsets they need to thrive educationally and socially.

Bringing the power of play and movement will ensure that their foundational years are filled with joy, laughter, and growth!

Here are some fun kindergarten activities you can find in my Teachers Pay Teachers store! Just click on link or photos below!

Lacing Cards Printable Stuffed Animal Theme — Farm Animals Manipulatives

Kindergarten Movement Game – Farm Theme

Here’s a fun kindergarten movement game to help get those “wiggles” out! It’s a great way to introduce a farm unit or incorporate movement into the day.

Find a large area, make a circle with the students, and tell them to pretend they are on a farm.

Here are some farm-themed movement ideas:

Look around at all the animals and plants! (Have students look around and “see” the different animals and plants from they are standing.)

Feed the chickens (Throw the grain and alternate holding the bag of grain between right and left hands.)

Pick some fruit (Reach up and pick fruit and put it in a crate.)

Pick dandelion flowers (Pick the flower and blow the seeds. Watch the seeds float.)

Run to the barn (Run in place to barn.)

Feed a horse a carrot in the barn. (Hold carrot gently and stand on tiptoes to feed horse)

Plant some lettuce in a garden. (Dig a hole, put seeds in, and put dirt over the top. Water the seeds.)

Give a cow some water (Fill bucket with water. Walk with heavy bucket. Set bucket down carefully in front of cow.)

Pick some weeds in the garden (Pick weeds and put in pile. Be careful not to step on plants!)

Walk to the house and climb up the steps to the porch. Drink some fresh lemonade. (Walk, step, and pretend to drink.)

Add your own fun ideas to this kindergarten movement game or have the children come up with some. Its a great brain-break and a fun way to use imaginations!

Doing a unit on farms? Here are some fun activities that have a farm theme! You can find them in my Late Night Coffee store on TpT. Just click on link or pictures below!

Holiday Dollhouse Miniatures

Handmade holiday dollhouse miniatures are perfect treasures to add a touch of magic and wonder to a dollhouse! For years, dollhouses have been decorated for different holidays, especially Christmas! It’s a great way to get into the spirit of the holidays and create a little miniature magic.

I have created some pieces that are sure to add some magic to your holidays! They are made to fit in most styles of dollhouses and would look perfect by a fireplace, Christmas tree, or in an area that you need a little holiday decor.

These meticulously crafted miniatures not only make exceptional gifts but also serve as cherished keepsakes that can be enjoyed for years to come. With their little details, these pieces help add beauty and charm to any dollhouse, as well as creating an enchanting display.

These pieces also offer a unique and thoughtful present for dollhouse enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the artistry and charm of miniature creations. Each one is handmade and ready to be displayed.

Visit my Late Night Coffee store on Etsy to see these and more holiday dollhouse miniatures! Click on the link or each photo above to see details.

Love dollhouse miniatures? I’ve created hundreds of dollhouse miniatures in the past and enjoy every minute of it! Visit my miniatures board on Pinterest to see more miniatures I’ve created!

Homeschooling Multiple Ages

Homeschooling multiple ages can definitely bring some challenges when choosing curriculum or activities. Wouldn’t it be great if you had some activities that could be shared with a range of ages and still be educational for everyone?

These educational activities are designed for children ages 9-14 (grades 3-8). They offer enough flexibility to keep a younger or older child engaged and having fun while learning about the same topic. These topics include ocean animals, the Amazon rainforest, space travel, and restaurant ownership. Each let your child get a glimpse of what it would be like to be a participant in those “worlds”.

And even better? Each activity has 10 days of lessons! Each engaging lesson incorporates multiple skills so you can use them for different subjects.

These activities are structured so you don’t have to do a lot of planning but are also flexible if you need to adjust for your children’s learning style. All offer hands-on learning, problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and a lot of fun! Each lesson is approximately an hour, but can be reduced or lengthened based on your child’s needs.

Homeschooling multiple ages doesn’t have to be difficult. Using activities like these can free up a lot of time and energy so you can focus more on learning and less on frustration.

You can find all of these activities (and more!) in my Teachers Pay Teachers (TpT) store or click the pictures below to take you to each activity!

Need a FREE homeschool planning sheet? Click here or on the picture below!

Bulletin Board Ideas for School

Need some creative bulletin board ideas for your school or classroom? Here are five easy ones for you!

“Everyone’s a Winner in (insert name) Class!

Bulletin board looks like a big board game where each space has a different topic that will be covered that year.

“We’re Wizards at Math!”

Pictures of wizards holding math papers showing student work.

“Thinking Leads to….”

Giant brain in center with yarn that leads to thinking words around it. ( Ex: Ideas! Inventions! Problem-solving! Communication!, etc.)

Books that are Movies

Create a board that has the titles of books that were made into really great children/teen movies!

Wow! Board

Let students write something special or great that they have accomplished on an index card and put on board. Put the word “WOW!” on the board in big letters. This can be an ongoing board for the year.

Need help planning your bulletin boards? Here is a FREE bulletin board planning sheet you can find in my TPT store! Click the picture or link to get it and start creating your own bulletin board ideas!