Flowers are blooming and the birds are singing because spring is in the air! This spring bring some fun to your literacy activities in a whole new way with this Editable Sight Word Game for Spring! You read that right…this FREE activity is EDITABLE! That gives you all of the control. You get to choose any 15 […]
Springtime Roll and Graph FREE Math Activity
I’m so excited to share with you this fun roll and graph math series that I get to be a part of! Each month we create a new math activity that children of all ages will love! Children get to practice early graphing skills and have fun while doing it! I just know that your […]
Thumbprint Flower Pots
I have a confession to make…I don’t have a “green thumb” but I LOVE to be out in a garden. We planted a garden in our backyard a few years ago and had a blast doing it…and then we moved 2 months later! Since then we have adopted the gardening tactic where you make your […]
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 […]
Springtime Writing Activity
I would like to share with you today a wonderful Springtime Writing Activity where children are inspired to write for fun! If you have any reluctant writers they are going to love this activity and you will too because it’s going to be your most popular activity this spring! When spring arrives there’s a newness and […]
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 […]
Easy Butterfly and Chrysalis Craft for Kids
Children are fascinated with the life cycle of a butterfly and really enjoy learning about how a cute, fuzzy little caterpillar turns into a beautiful flying insect. This Easy Butterfly and Chrysalis Craft for Kids allows children to have a creative, hands-on experience as they watch their beautiful butterfly emerge from its cocoon. Not only […]
Spring Scavenger Hunt FREE Printable
The most lovely, succulent and fragrant time of the year is Spring! I absolutely love springtime. The smells, the colors, the weather, the beautiful cool breezes…it’s all so wonderful! I’ve also noticed that my children come to life in springtime. After being cooped up inside during the cold winter, spring is welcomed with open arms […]
Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art for Kids
Spring has arrived and summer is just around the corner, despite the ever changing weather across the country these days! My family back east just had snow flurries and folks in the mid-west have been hit with their share of rain storms. It seems we could all use a sunshine themed art project to brighten […]
“In the Tall, Tall Grass,” Spring Writing and Art Activity
Spring has arrived! One of my favorite things to do with children is to take the classroom outdoors. It is so wonderful to breathe some fresh spring air and do a read aloud outside. One of our favorites is this fun spring writing and art activity to use with an amazing big book called, “In the Tall, […]
Spring Exercise Activities for Kids
It’s time to get the kids moving and exercising! These activities can be done indoors our outdoors. They’re perfect for a playdate, beautiful Spring day, Easter party or any day after the kids come home from school! What I love most about these activities is the fun way it encourages children to exercise and get […]
ABC Egg Hunt FREE Printable
One of the most wonderful things about this time of year is…the dollar store! I have to tell you how much I love hunting for thrifty, diy activities to do with my kiddos from the dollar store. Today I’d like to share with you one of the ways I use those adorable plastic dollar store […]
Egg Number Hunt DIY Poster Board Game
As Easter nears, it is so fun to bring out some seasonal items for learning, like plastic Easter eggs! There are so many possibilities for fun learning, including making these engaging DIY number sense games! Poster board games are my favorite center and small group activities for SOOO many reasons. They’re cheap! I buy all […]
Textured Butterfly Art
Spring is coming…at least that’s what we keep telling ourselves! Everybody loves butterflies and kids are especially fond of them. My kids and I were recently deciding what to do with some extra crafting supplies we had on hand and we came up with this adorable Textured Butterfly Art project! Find my guest post and […]
Fruit Loop Bird Feeder
Our umpteenth cold hit us this past weekend. We were stuck inside the house with 4 sick kids, 2 of which were hyper boys due to the insane amount of oral steroids and inhalers they were on. I had to do SOMETHING. This mama was about to crawl in a hole and hide. What’s a […]
Valentine Art Gallery Wall!
I am in LOVE with our Valentine art gallery! It was simple to make and it’s adorable! I used plain clothes pins and let the kids decorate them with Valentine themed stickers. I then hung large pink ribbon vertically in 3 columns across our art wall using thumbtacks. The kids LOVE to display their artwork […]