Have you discovered the awesomeness that is busy bags yet? They're self contained activities that kids can do all by themselves again and again. They made great quiet time activities and are perfect for when you're traveling or out to eat. Since Christmas is coming I thought it'd be fun to make a holly wreath preschool busy bag! This activity is perfect for preschoolers who are working on counting, number identification and one-to-one … [Read more...]
Hands On Turkey Math for Kids
New math concepts can easily frustrate kids. To keep it fun we made a hands on turkey math game! Actually it was more than just hands on--it was a move and learn math activity! Hands On Math Game clear contact paper (affiliate link) colored card stock (affiliate link) tape googly eyes To create the game I cut a turkey body and feathers from card stock and added a face to the body with the googly eyes and bits of paper. I cut a … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Learn with Candy
Stop! Don't eat all that candy in your house. Save some of it to learn with! Candy is very motivating for kids and can be a great learning tool--it just makes learning more fun! How to Learn with Candy There are tons of ways to learn with candy. We done a number of candy activities over the years and here are some of our favorites! Candy Corn Science Experiments Grab your candy corn and get ready for fun! These simple candy corn science … [Read more...]
Teach Kids Measurement
Measurement shouldn't just be something kids do with a ruler and a worksheet. Long before kids can calculate length in inches and centimeters they can start to learn about estimating and measurement with non-standard measurement. What is non-standard measurement? It's the process of using something other than a ruler for measurement. It helps kids grasp the concept and encourages problem solving. Teach Kids Measurement My favorite thing about … [Read more...]
Apple Counting Busy Bag for Preschool
Looking for a fun way for your child to practice counting? Try a hands on apple counting busy bag! There is so much to love about busy bags--they are educational, engaging, and fit into a little package that can be taken on the go! This apple seed counting busy bag is perfect for preschool kids who are working on numbers, counting, and one-to-one correspondence. Once you put it together you can use it during quiet time, in a classroom center or … [Read more...]
Fun and Simple Multiplication Fact Practice
At some point we all have to learn our multiplication facts, but is doesn't have to be boring! Take a break from flashcards to move and learn to skip count. Grab some sidewalk chalk and get ready to play multiplication hopscotch...or should we say skip-scotch? Hop count? Either way this multiplication fact practice game is super simple to set up and lots of fun! Did you learn to skip count as a child to help make memorizing those multiplication … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Math {Writing and Representing 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...]
Apple Bowling Math Counting Game
Apple bowling! Have you done it before? We do pumpkin bowling every year, but this was our first time bowling with apples. We went away last weekend and when we came home 2 of our apples had started to spoil so instead of throwing them away we decided to practice "counting on" with them instead! "Counting on" is a a pre-addition skill. Once you can count you learn to "count on" starting at a number other than one. Keeping score while bowling … [Read more...]
