Ten frames are a great way for kids to develop number sense! While kids are building and taking apart numbers on a ten frame they are starting to visualize what numbers really represent. This understanding is the first step in being able to explore numbers and relate them to each other--key math skills for young kids. This free printable school bus ten frame activity is a fun way for preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders to play and learn … [Read more...]
Super Fun Apple Activities for Preschoolers
Apple picking...caramel candy apples...fresh apple cider...is there anything that gets you more in the mood for fall than all things apples? Ok, maybe a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but that's only because Starbucks has a better marketing team than apples do! Capitalize on the excitement of the fall with apple activities for preschoolers that engage the senses and inspire learning. I bet you'll be just as excited to set these up … [Read more...]
An Easy Way to Get Preschool Kids Excited to Learn Colors
You want your kids to be successful in preschool. Seems like such a simple thing doesn't it? Preschool success. You can even Google it and get 108 million results. The truth is that preschool success is much more complicated than that. The good news is that preschool activities don't need to be! If you're a regular reader then you know how much we love easy and awesome ideas around here. The activities that hit the sweet spot of keeping … [Read more...]
Learning Shapes Printable Pack for Preschoolers
Playing with shapes again and again is how preschoolers learn identify and create them. This free learning shapes printable pack is jam packed (pun intended) full of ways for kids to play and learn with shapes. You can use the pages to play with shapes, create a quiet book, make a hands on busy bag, and even move and learn with gross motor games! Who knew one free printable pack could be so much fun? This 14 page printable pack includes … [Read more...]
ABC Fine Motor Preschool Busy Bag
Busy bags are a great way to keep little ones actively engaged on the go or at home. We've been getting them out a lot lately for my preschooler to do while the big kids are doing their homework and it's been working out really well. This ABC and fine motor busy bag is easy to put together and perfect for preschoolers who are learning their letters! Grab your supplies and you'll have this preschool busy bag prepped in just minutes. Don't … [Read more...]
Kids Love This Crazy Cool Milk Rainbow Science Experiment
Who doesn't love the colors of the rainbow? But when you can combine those colors and create something full of science and learning? It's a total win for all involved! No matter whether it's a rainy day or you're just looking for something fun and engaging for your child to do, this milk rainbow science experiment is going to be an absolute blast. And the best part? It's one STEM activity that is so simple to make and create! Bring … [Read more...]
4 Space Themed Sensory Bins with 1 Foil Tray
I recently watched a program all about what it would be like to land on the moon. Space has always fascinated me, mostly because even though we know so much about it, there’s so much more that we don’t. And that leaves room for the imagination to run wild! These space themed sensory bins are designed to leave lots of room for imagination! They are made using mostly household items with the option to mix and match depending on what you already have … [Read more...]
Make ABC Practice Fun with a Christmas Stocking Game
There's no denying that the holiday season is here. What better way to combine the excitement of Christmas than with this Christmas Stocking Game that's full of ABC Practice Fun. Not only does it get your toddler working on their fine motor skills and creativity, but it also has them creating and then using what they've made as well. So many times there are things that children whip up and leave sitting on the shelf. Not this ABC Practice … [Read more...]
