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 […]
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 […]
Ten Frame Clover Addition and Subtraction Cards
These Ten Frame Clover Addition and Subtraction Cards are suitable for Pre-K – 1st grade. I like to use them in centers and small groups. They’re especially fun to use with green themed manipulatives for the month of March or laminate the cards and use dry erase markers to color in the ten frames. Early Math […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Race Poster Board Game
With just a few more days of pumpkin season I thought it would be the perfect time to show you this DIY Pumpkin poster board game! It’s simple to make and many ways to play. What I like most about this game board is it tricks my kids into practicing academic skills. A twist on […]
Ghostly Numbers Game (play 3 ways!)
Fall is my favorite time of year! I’m excited to walk you through how to DIY one of my favorite Halloween games for use at home with your kiddos or perhaps you’re looking for ideas for your next Halloween party! Spoiler: Even my “big kids” love it! Ghostly Numbers *affiliate links* Supplies needed for assembling […]
Thrifty, DIY Center Activities
*UPDATE: I’m honored to say that this post is part of the BEST OF 2015 in Education, Parenting and Crafting! Read to the bottom for more BEST of 2015 inspiration* I LOVE me some center time! Seriously though…it encourages writing, ABC practice, numbers and more. The kids don’t realize they are learning because it’s just […]
Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities for Kids
Before any of us breaks out into a solo singing, “In Summer” by that cutie patootie snowman from Frozen, I have a question for you… Does anybody else get as excited as I do for summer time? Perhaps I am reeling from a sickness that involves 2 things: my love of organizing and planning and […]
