Make learning fun with these Kindergarten Common Core math games for learning numbers and counting from 1-100. Playing with math concepts and using hands-on games is a great way for kids to internalize math concepts! The Importance Of Hands-On Mathematics at HOME! As a parent, I know how valuable hands-on learning is. My son needs a lot of repetition to remember things and is motivated to learn when the activities require movement and using his … [Read more...]
Crazy Cool Walking Water Science Experiment for Kids
We have been having so much fun with science this summer--it's the perfect time to get the kids excited with a hands on activity! The Walking Water experiment is super easy to set up and has a big wow factor. Kids can watch the colored water walk along paper towels and fill an empty glass. It's very cool! Affiliate links for supplies used below. Walking Water Science Experiment at least 3 empty glasses (these are the ones we used) … [Read more...]
Summer Sky Salt Watercolor Craft
Summer calls for simple and easy crafts. This sunny sky salt watercolor painting craft fits the bill! We had so much fun creating and painting a summer sky with lots of fine motor fun mixed in. If you've ever done salt painting before, you know how much fun it is to mix watercolors and watch the textures change as the paint dries. Summer Sun Craft for Kids To make our sun, we snipped the sides of a paper tube. This would be a great way … [Read more...]
Splat Sight Word Painting
We love to get hands on with learning over here at my house. My kids are full of energy and taking learning away from the table often helps them get excited about learning something new. Right now I am working on sight words with my oldest who is 5yr. This day I decided to give Splat Sight Word Painting a try with him. All 3 kids ages 1-5yr got involved in this activity. Big brother gave it a thumbs up for learning and we will be doing this again … [Read more...]
Exploding Baggie Science Experiment
It's fun and easy to do science experiments at home! This exploding baggie science experiment is a twist on the classic baking soda and vinegar reaction. Kids love it because it ends with an explosion and it simple enough to do again and again. Exploding Baggie Experiment: sandwich bag tissue 3 tablespoons baking soda 1/4 cup of water 1/2 cup of vinegar liquid watercolors or food coloring (optional) Add the water, vinegar … [Read more...]
Books About Starting Kindergarten
One of the very best ways to prepare kids for Kindergarten is by reading to them. A lot. Reading kids books about starting Kindergarten not only helps develop literacy skill it can also help ease anxiety and make them feel more confident about starting school. Here are some of our favorite books about going to Kindergarten! (Click on the titles below for an affiliate link to Amazon to learn more or purchase the book.) Books about Starting … [Read more...]
Corn Silk Fine Motor Sensory Play
Summer means backyard cook outs, picnics, and fresh veggies. What is a key part of all of these summer things?? Corn on the cob! Kids love eating corn on the cob at picnics and summertime dinners. Peeling all of that corn is part of the summer experience and can be a family event if the kids are involved. When peeling the corn husks, I'm always amazed by the texture of corn silk. It's stringy, soft, and a little sticky. We are giant fans of … [Read more...]
Magic Milk Science Experiment
The magic milk experiment really is magical. Kids can use the secret ingredient to make colors explode on a plate of milk. It's one of those science and art activities that never gets old! Magic Milk Experiment dish of milk food coloring cotton swabs dish soap To do the magic milk experiment pour some milk into the dish and squeeze drops of food coloring in the center of the plate with a small space in the middle. Add dish soap … [Read more...]
