Teaching early literacy skills can feel overwhelming at times. If you take time to find creative ways to introduce letter sounds to your students, you can really have fun with it! There are so many resources, games and tools for teaching the alphabet. I’m excited to share with you today an effective activity you can […]
Fall Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
Fall is the most beautiful time of year…in my opinion. At least that’s what I remember from growing up in the midwest. Now that I have roots planted in the hot desert, I don’t experience all the beauty of fall until the end of November. To be honest, it still doesn’t compare to the smells […]
Pumpkin Math Mats
The colors and smells of fall are here! It’s time to start changing themes and activities to inspire learning during the change of seasons. I’m excited to share with you today how you can bring some fall fun to your math activities with these Pumpkin Math Mats free printables! Pumpkin Math Mats These Pumpkin Math Mats […]
Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
Since we’re still enjoying ice cream treats in the fall where we live, I’m thrilled to share with you today how you can bring some yummy goodness into your homeschool classroom or traditional classroom and sweeten up your math lessons with these free Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math Mats printables! Ice Cream Addition and Subtraction Math […]
Pumpkin Alphabet Grab and Cover Activity
Do you ever have those days when planning another themed activity can be overwhelming or life just seems to get in the way of planning fun, cutesy games that your children will love? I know that happens to me all the time! That’s where I swoop in and help you out with this easy Pumpkin […]
Blending Literacy Game
Teaching blends is a vital piece to early literacy skills. For some children, learning blends can be a little challenging for a variety of reasons and for teachers, teaching blends can be less than exciting. Today, I’d like to share with you a really fun way for children to have a ball while writing and reading […]
4 Dollar Store Literacy Activities
It’s no secret that the Dollar Store is every educator’s “go to” for all things cheap and practical when it comes to planning meaningful activities for their students. Today, I’m excited to share with you 4 Dollar Store Literacy Activities that you can easily put together for small groups or centers! 4 Dollar Store Literacy […]
Fine Motor Sight Word Activity
If you are pressed for time and looking for a new sight word literacy activity that also practices fine motor skills then this is the perfect activity for you! I think my favorite thing about this Fine Motor Sight Word Activity is you can use materials that you already have on hand! You’re going to […]
Flower Math Mats
I’m excited to share with you today these simple, yet effective Flower Math Mats for practicing addition and subtraction! They’re perfect for your home school or traditional classroom for use during center time or small groups. Flower Math Mats Spring is in the air! Flowers will soon be sprouting and children will be giddy looking […]
Clover Math Mat Free Printable
It’s shamrock time! Gather up your collection of green manipulatives and prepare your little ones to have fun with addition! Don’t you just love it when themed freebies come along like this Clover Math Mat Free Printable that make your lesson planning prep easier and your day more fun? I know I do and my children […]
Easy Alphabet Heart Activity
How many times has this scenario happened to you? You’ve prepped for the next school day. You have your classroom ready, the correspondence sent that needed to be sent, and you’ve updated all of your centers…or so you thought. The following morning you enter your classroom (or home school room) ready for the new day and […]
Heart Math Mat
With the holiday season slowing down, as an educator to my little people, I like to keep the momentum and excitement going with fun-filled, educational activities like this Heart Math Mat for practicing addition! Put the fun back in February with this heart-shaped math mat for addition math practice. I think my favorite thing about […]
Snowflake Race Poster Board Game
While my family back east is enjoying the snow falling down and snow play time…we are making games with winter themes as the Arizona sun continues to shine! At some point this winter, we will load up in our van and head a couple hours north to try to grab some of that magical, white snow, […]
DIY Snowman Button Counting Activity
Who else thinks that snowmen are adorable?! The round, jolly, snowy fellow is just so cute. He also makes for some fun activities that kids love too! Your children will really enjoy learning with this DIY Snowman Button Counting Activity and you’ll like how easy and frugal it is to make! Wintry Snowman Fun! Try this Snowman […]
Goldfish® Crackers DIY Christmas Tree Poster Board Game
This Goldfish® Crackers DIY Christmas Tree Poster Board Game shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpreadCheer #CollectiveBias It’s no secret that children {and adults} are obsessed with Goldfish® Crackers! They’re delicious, adorable and so easy to toss in a baggie for snacks. Today, I’d like to […]
DIY Counting Activity
Practice hands-on counting for preschool and kindergarten. Try this easy, low-cost DIY Counting Activity, with little prep required. Let’s Get Started I am super excited to share this DIY Counting Activity with you today because it literally took me less than 10 minutes to make! Not only did I create it in very little time, it […]
Tracing Letters Ghosts
Whoooo’s ready for Halloween? We are for sure! It’s always fun to get out our fall leaves and fun Halloween decor. Planning fun classroom or home activities is always fun too. If you have little ones working on identifying and printing letters, these Tracing Letters Ghosts are sure to be a hit this month! Find my […]
Spider Web Counting Game
Counting with spiders, oh my! This Spider Web Counting Game is one of my absolute favorites. It’s the only time I’ll ever be seen going near a spider…and to be honest, these plastic ones even make my skin crawl! It’s the perfect activity for both pre-k and kindergarten to practice counting sets to 20. Find […]
DIY Letter Sounds Practice Mat
What do I love more than finding treasures at the dollar store…teaching letter sounds to early learners! Well, perhaps I love them both the same. At any rate, the dollar store has truly been my ally in raising up good readers in a fun way! Creating this DIY Letter Sounds Practice Mat was something that […]
ABC Popsicle Stick Puzzles
Early literacy skills can be built in many ways. We start out by introducing children to picture books, phonemic awareness, ABC activities and then finally we like to see children emerge into reading on the own. One of my favorite ways to get children engaged in early literacy is by having them participate in ABC […]
