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July 20, 2018

Ocean Count and Clip Cards

Free Ocean Count and Clip Cards

Counting from 1 to 10 made fun--with these ocean count and clip cards! Counting, number identification, and one to one correspondence are all skills that kids need to practice again and again. But that practice doesn't have to be boring! Using hands on activities to work on early math skills keeps kids engaged and makes practicing fun. Laminate the cards and add some clothespins to turn these ocean count and clip cards into an easy preschool … [Read more...]

July 6, 2015

Farm Animal Dot to Dots

Farm Animal Dot to Dots - Free Printable

What better way to practice counting than to have some fun with these farm animal dot to dot pages? There are so many cool ways you can have your kids practice counting - because nothing beats learning through having fun! Printable Farm Animal Dot to Dots First kids get to practice their numbers as they connect the dots following numbers from 1 to 30 and from 1 to 35 and once they are done and the picture is revealed they can also color it! … [Read more...]

September 17, 2014

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...]

September 26, 2013

Pumpkin Number Matching Busy Bag

My preschooler wants to do reading and math "homework" just like her older brother and sister do in the afternoons.  To encourage her desire to learn I've been getting out busy bags and our homemade felt board for her to play with. They are great because she's actively engaged in her own activity and can do them independently which leaves me time to read and work with the older two. With Halloween coming this Pumpkin Number Matching Busy Bag has … [Read more...]

September 18, 2013

Penguin Counting Math Game with Free Printable

We love to learn through play, especially when numbers and math are involved, so it will be no surprise to hear that this penguin counting game is a huge hit with my kiddos!  I love to see them so excited about playing with numbers. I also love activities that are easy to prep and can be used in multiple ways so I am thrilled to share this free printable number game with you courtesy of our sponsor, Kneebouncers! DIY Felt Board Set If you don't … [Read more...]

September 17, 2013

Number Line Run Math Game

We have been spending a lot of time outdoors lately trying to some energy out after the big kids are in school all day.  Outdoors is also a great place to do some homework practice.  While the big kids are practicing their math facts and spelling words my preschooler has been having fun with numbers! To set up the game I drew a line down the sidewalk with chalk and then marked off the numbers from 0 to 25.  At first my preschooler practiced walking … [Read more...]

July 3, 2013

Math Activities for Kindergarten: Snack Time Practice

Getting your preschooler ready for kindergarten math doesn't have to be time consuming or involve a lot of preparation.  Adding some math practice into everyday activities, like snack time, is the best way to get kids learning and having fun! Kids enter kindergarten with a variety of math skills such as: 1.  Being able to count 2.  Understanding how many objects are in a group 3.  Recognizing and writing numbers 4.  Following simple math … [Read more...]

May 30, 2013

Busy Bag Activities for Preschoolers: Ladybug Math Game

Preschoolers love hands on math activities and need many opportunities to try out and practice new skills.  That's why busy bag activities for preschoolers are so effective, they give kids a chance to play and have fun with math concepts.  This ladybug math busy bag lets kids work on number identification, counting and more. Ladybug Math Busy Bag Supplies 10 oval rocks  red  and black acrylic paint black Sharpie marker Mod Podge … [Read more...]

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