Hands on learning makes new ideas fun. This Heart Number Matching Activity is a creative way to introduce counting and number identification to preschool children, all with a Valentine's Day theme! We came up with this idea one cold day when we needed an indoor activity. It's a quick math activity you can throw together and uses materials you probably already have in your home. Learning to identify the number of dots on a die is an important … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Printable
With the most lovable holiday just around the corner, we're sharing a learning Valentine's Day printable for your kids! They will be able to practice some basic math skills with these. (affiliate links included below) Valentines Day Printable These lovely Valentines Day printable set has two pages that focuse on basic math. On the first worksheet kids have to count the number of dots in each of the balloons and connect it to the child that … [Read more...]
Homemade Valentine for Kids: Play Dough Snowman
My kids love to make homemade valentines to for their classes each year. The key for us to to keep the valentines simple enough that they don't want to stop before they have enough for all of their friends. One super easy idea is to use our white play dough recipe to make homemade snowman valentines! DIY Play Dough Valentine: DIY snowman valentines are so easy and there is really no wrong way to do it! Basically you … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Learning Activities
My kids love holidays. They get so excited about all the new decorations, crafts, and excitement surrounding each one, and Valentine's Day is no exception. I love building on their enthusiasm by incorporating holiday themes into our learning activities. This collection of Valentine's Day learning activities is full of ways to add a little Valentine's spirit into reading, math and science. Valentine's Day Learning Activities Reading Heart … [Read more...]
Spread Joy with a Kindness Cookie Plate
What is a kindness cookie plate? It is a fun act of kindness to share with neighbors, family or friends. There are so many people you genuinely want to do something nice for over the holidays and throughout the year but sometimes we just run out of time! Sound familiar? Enter the Kindness Cookie Plate. The homemade gift idea that keeps on giving...and giving...and giving! Each year we invite others count down to Christmas with 24 Random Acts … [Read more...]
Ornament Sight Word Activity
This Ornament Sight Word activity is one that the kids will love in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It can be hard to keep the learning going when the kids are anxiously awaiting Christmas. With all of the holiday events that happen during the month of December, sometimes kids just don't want to do things like practice sight words. We made this active sight word game to keep the learning going while enjoying the holiday … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal
A thick, creamy, and perfectly-spiced hot breakfast could not be easier than this Slow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal! Whether you serve it for Christmas brunch or make a big batch to reheat for busy weekday mornings, Crock Pot oatmeal is a healthy and delicious way to start your day! Hi, friends! Are you getting ready for the holidays? I've been busy over on my blog sharing all sorts of fun Christmas activities and recipes. It's such a delicious … [Read more...]
DIY Oatmeal and Cinnamon Soap
I grew up making homemade or handmade gifts with my mom for family and friends. Often gifts from the heart are the best gifts to get and receive. Once I became a mom, I found myself following in her footsteps. The kids and I enjoy making homemade gifts for others too. Recently I started thinking of what we would give all the teachers and aides in our lives. We started gifting homemade soap at little brother's first birthday party 5 years ago and … [Read more...]