Letter and number handwriting practice doesn't just have to take place at a table--there are so many ways to make it fun! The weather is nice so we went outside to water paint chalk letters. Big Letter Writing Practice chalk bucket or bowl with water paintbrush I am a fan of sidewalk chalk activities because they are so easy to set up. For this one all I had to do was write the letters on the sidewalk and fill the bucket with water … [Read more...]
Sight Word Basketball Activity
Spring is here and instead of sitting inside doing homework we are ready to get outdoors and move while we learn! This week we practiced both sight words and dribbling with this simple sight word basketball activity! Sight Word Basketball Activity flat surface (drive way, basketball court, parking lot) sidewalk chalk sight word list (or math facts or spelling words) I wrote a bunch of sight words on our sidewalk and got out our … [Read more...]
Egg Number Identification and Counting Game
Playing with numbers is a lot of fun for preschoolers! We set up a simple move and learn game to practice number identification and counting with some of our many plastic eggs. Egg Number Game Supplies: plastic eggs bucket or basket cards with the numbers you want to practice on them We have started to pull out our Easter decorations and the kids were excited to get to play with the plastic eggs again. I added a little learning to … [Read more...]
6 Following Directions Games for Kids
Do your kids have trouble following directions? Or can only remember one task at a time? Then they need some practice! Yes, practice. Following directions is a skill that needs practice just like tying your shoes or learning to spell your name. One of the most fun ways to help kids practice following directions and listening is by playing games. We love to move and learn here so I found 6 following directions games that get kids up and … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Ease Kindergarten Anxiety
Kindergarten can be very different from anything your child has ever experienced before. The thought of the unknown can make kids feel anxious and unsure about starting school. While there will always be some level of nervousness when faced with a change, there are things you can do to ease anxiety and help calm fears about school. 1. Talk to your child. Discuss what fears he or she may have about school. This sounds simple, but can be … [Read more...]
Gross Motor Phonics Game: Walk the Word
Kindergarten readiness skills include letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and phonics skills. If your child can already recognize letters and can hear and say letter sounds then you may be wondering what types of phonics activities you should be doing with him. The truth is that you don't really need to do anything other than reading together every day, but if your child is ready to start reading playing phonics games can be both fun and … [Read more...]
Scissor Practice Tips for Preschoolers
There are many fine motor skills that kids need to develop for kindergarten. One of my kids' favorite skills to work on is scissor practice! Which is a good thing because in kindergarten the focus changes from learning how to use scissors to cutting things out on a regular basis. Teach Kids How to Use Scissors 1. Get the right scissors. Young kids need to use child size scissors. Start with the blunt tip scissors as first and move up to the … [Read more...]
How to Read Aloud to Your Child
Reading to your kids every day is one of the best ways you can set them up for success in Kindergarten and beyond. So many different skills are learned while reading together and it is something you want to continue doing as your children get older. All reading you do together is great, but there are some things you can do while you read that can make it even better! Thanks to My Cute Graphics for use of this cute book graphic! How to Read Aloud … [Read more...]