Explorers Theme
Here are some creative ideas to help you celebrate explorers and making fun discoveries.
Backyard Adventures
Start exploring in your own backyard.
Start exploring in your own backyard.
Columbus Day
Honor Christopher Columbus on the second Monday of October. Find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities.
Honor Christopher Columbus on the second Monday of October. Find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities.
Dora the Explorer Pinata
See a photograph of a paper mache Dora the Explorer pinata made by the Terandos.
See a photograph of a paper mache Dora the Explorer pinata made by the Terandos.
Home-Made Binoculars
A must for any explorer; made from 2 toilet paper rolls.
A must for any explorer; made from 2 toilet paper rolls.
Jumbo Treasure Sack
Instructions to make a large sack for carrying special treasures.
Instructions to make a large sack for carrying special treasures.
Mayflower Ship Craft
Create a boat using a styrofoam meat tray and a few other materials.
Create a boat using a styrofoam meat tray and a few other materials.
Treasure Stone Craft
Make a fun stone using this recipe. It even has a hidden treasure inside.
Make a fun stone using this recipe. It even has a hidden treasure inside.
Columbus Day Lesson Plans
Several creative ideas to help with planning a curriculum with a Columbus Day theme.
Several creative ideas to help with planning a curriculum with a Columbus Day theme.