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 […]
Mitten Addition and Subtraction Math Mats
Bring some winter themed fun to your math centers with these Mitten Addition and Subtraction Math Mats! Your children will have a blast building math equations! Grab some cotton balls to use as math manipulatives so that it looks like there are snowballs in the mittens! Mitten Addition and Subtraction Math Mats These winter math […]
Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match
I am a sucker for super easy, effective alphabet practice activities. This Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match activity is perfect for letter/sound practice and alphabet recognition! It’s easy to assemble and you can use supplies you already have on hand! Mitten Grab and Cover Alphabet Match This alphabet activity is suitable for grades pre-k […]
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 […]
ABC Painting with Pom Poms
In all of my years of being an educator both in the traditional classroom and at home with my own children, I’ve observed that there is something magical that happens when you give children paint. They come to life on a whole different level. When they are holding that paint brush and are given the […]
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 […]
Letter Recognition Grab Bag
Create a letter recognition grab bag for teaching a fun way to learn the alphabet. Encourage fine motor skills and alphabet recognition. Plus, get a free printable! When I think about my favorite tools for practicing letter recognition, I’m reminded how much fun it is to give children the opportunity to engage in hands on letter activities. Not […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tape Resist Fall Leaf Paintings
Fall is upon us and so are all of the wonderful smells and colorful leaves. Living in the desert southwest, we do experience fall a little later than the rest of the country but it’s still a wonderful time of year. We very much look forward to the cooler temperatures, spending time outdoors and fall crafts! […]
Missing ABC Order Cookie Sheet FREE Printables
Early literacy skills are dependent on a child’s exposure to letters, sounds, and print concepts. As educators and parents we can begin enrichment very early on by talking, reading, singing, word games, nursery rhymes and immersing children in print from the time they are babies. We naturally begin with teaching our children the alphabet very […]
“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, […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Race Poster Board Game
Doesn’t it seem like fall should change it’s name to “pumpkin?” With all the pumpkin flavors, smells, decor and well, just about everything! It seems fitting that it should just be “pumpkin.” I’m excited to share with you today an adorable, easy to assemble, DIY Pumpkin Race Poster Board Game that is perfect for the […]
Fall DIY Family Games + Other Fun Fall Activities for Kids
Fall is here for the majority of the country. In the desert…not so much. Therefore, us desert folk surround ourselves with fall decor, delicious pumpkin recipes and fall activities to get in the “spirit of fall.” Here are 3- easy, DIY fall games that we’ve played on our family game night. I’ve also used these […]
How to Create a Functional Kidspace
If you have children, then chances are you have a room or two in your home overflowing with kid “stuff.” If you are in need of organizing those spaces, then you are in the right place! I will walk you through some tips on how to organize your very own “Kidspace.” This is a space […]
Summer Journaling
Summer Journal Cover FREE Printable I printed copies of journal covers, kids colored it, then we glued it down to construction paper. We then stapled it to lined, newsprint pages to finish off our summer journal! Creative Journal Prompts FREE Printable Summer Journal Prompts FREE Printable We’ve been enjoying our summer journaling time! My kids […]
Journaling about Jesus!
My super awesome MIL found us a “Jesus’ Miracles” felt board set at our local Goodwill store recently! I LOVE that we’ve got her eyes and ears out and about snagging these great deals with us in mind! It couldn’t have come at a better time as I was just brainstorming how I was going […]