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June 18, 2019

Make Preschool Fine Motor Practice Fun with Buttons

buttons stacked on dry spaghetti in the play dough

It's no secret that preschoolers like to grab and put their hands on just about anything. Glasses, jewelry, cell phones...anything you have they want! Instead of worrying about them hurting themselves or breaking something, why not give them something fun that will also work on their fine motor skills? This simple stacking button activity is one that will hold their interest and make learning fun as well. Not only will this boredom buster … [Read more...]

June 19, 2018

DIY Marble Mazes for Preschool Kids

Super fun STEAM project for kids! Make a DIY marble maze!

Can you make a marble maze? Can your preschooler? The answer is Y-E-S! DIY marble mazes for preschool kids are a super fun STEAM project and boredom buster wrapped into one. The best part is that they are so engaging even older kids will want to create one too. (affiliate links included below) Making marble mazes is just one of the fun step-by-step STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) projects for preschoolers in Ana … [Read more...]

October 15, 2014

Vowel Sounds Practice Game

Vowel sounds are hard to practice, especially the A, E, and I. To make the phonics practice fun we created a fun vowel sounds practice game with cups! Phonics Practice Game 3 plastic cups permanent marker pom pom or gem or something similar The vowel sounds can be harder to remember and reproduce correctly than the consonant sounds. To get in some extra practice I wrote 3 of the vowels on the cups and set up a simple phonics … [Read more...]

September 25, 2014

Kindergarten Math {Writing and Representing Numbers 0-20}

Math Play for Kindergarten Learning to write and represent numbers 0-20

Make learning fun with these Kindergarten math games and activities for learning to write and represent the value of number 0-20. Playing with math concepts and using hands-on games is a great way for kids to internalize math concepts! The Importance Of Hands-On Kindergarten Math at HOME! Close your eyes and see if you can imagine a  classroom full of energetic 5 year olds (26 of them to be exact) with one awesome teacher who has passed out … [Read more...]

September 24, 2014

ABC Active Learning Game for Kids

If your kids like to move (and who doesn't?) then this they will love this ABC active learning game!I actually had a different Move and Learn activity planned to share this week...until I spied these cups we had taken from an event for our art supply shelves. Before we used these styrofoam cups for crafting we decided to stomp on them first. In the name of learning of course!Adding movement to any skill practice makes it more engaging and memorable … [Read more...]

August 4, 2014

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...]

July 30, 2014

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...]

July 23, 2014

Fine Motor Busy Bags for Kids

I am a huge fan of busy bags. I love having engaging and educational activities ready to go when I need them! They can easily go with you which makes them great for summer and travel.  They are also a fun way for kids to develop the fine motor skills they need for Kindergarten! Fine Motor Busy Bags ABC Match Fine Motor Busy Bag. Use clothespins and a paper plate to create a sunshine busy bag that develop fine motor and ABC skills. Crazy … [Read more...]

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