We love science experiments for kids, especially when they involve candy! We've done a bunch of candy science experiments, like our conversation heart one, and it never gets old. With Easter coming Peeps are everywhere so we decided to torture do some Easter science experiments with them. Peeps Easter Science Experiments for Kids We decided to see what would happen when we added water, heat and coldness to them. And the results were pretty … [Read more...]
Shamrock Math Race
This time of year, we are stuck indoors a lot. With cold weather outside, we need active gross motor games for the kids. When learning is mixed in, it is just a bonus for this mom! We made this Shamrock Math Racing Game one cold afternoon, and now we can't stop playing! We started with a package of glittery shamrocks that we had picked up one day at the Dollar Store. I added a large foam dice and our game was ready. This is an easy set-up … [Read more...]
Number Matching Preschool Busy Bag
Oh the joys of busy bags...especially the ones that encourage learning! This heart number matching preschool busy bag rules (pun totally intended) because there are so many ways for kids to play and learn. Preschool Number Matching Busy Bag ruler clothespins felt, paper, foam hearts puffy paint or markers glue (maybe hot glue depending on your heart material) I cut 12 hearts to glue to the ends of the clothespins. I had … [Read more...]
Free Printable Dinosaur Valentines for Kids
You are DINOMITE! Who wouldn't want to get a dinosaur valentine on Valentine's Day? They are so much fun! Last year my preschooler decided she wanted to give dinosaur valentines to her friends the night before Valentine's Day so I came up with these super simple free printable dinosaur valentines for her to pass out. Free Printable Dinosaur Valentines You Are DINOMITE! Free Printable Valentine Tiny dinosaur toys hot glue gun and … [Read more...]
Dissolving Candy Cane Science Experiment
We love to do science experiments at home! It not just lots of fun it also keeps the kids thinking like scientists and developing their problem solving skills. My kids love to experiment with candy and decided to do a candy cane experiment to see which liquid would dissolve them the fastest. And the results were very cool! Candy Cane Science Experiment 3 jars or glasses candy canes water, milk, juice or other liquids We filled … [Read more...]
Jingle Bell Word Family Sort
This festive and fun jingle bell word family sort is sure to be a hit with your children this Christmas season. It's a great activity for beginning readers, or use it with more advanced readers to practice new words. Jingle Bell Word Family Sort We have been working on word families lately. We started with -at words in our Room on the Broom Race to Learn -at Words. Aiden requested to learn -ap words next. We thought of all of the -ap words we … [Read more...]
Insta Snow Science Experiments
A few years ago I bought the kids a bag of Insta Snow. A fun science experiment all its own. This stuff is amazing! It grows a hundred times itself with water. Last year I wanted to try something new with it but, it sat in our sensory cabinet and did not make it out. This stuff (dry) stores great when not in use too. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. I have not forgotten I wanted to get the Insta-Snow out when … [Read more...]
Christmas Book and Bear Ornament Craft
The kids and I love to make homemade ornaments! They have Christmas trees in their bedrooms full of the ornaments they have made over the years and love to reminisce about making each one. One of our favorite Christmas books is Bear Stay Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson so it was fitting to make a bear ornament to go along with the story! We made the ornaments out of salt dough which is a great activity for preschoolers. They get to mix and bake … [Read more...]
