We love name puzzles and name activities at our house. Sammy has shown a big interest in learning his letters and I want to keep this interest in learning – so I am introducing letters in fun and playful ways. I bought a few colouring books for an upcoming trip and thought of a neat…
A Letter Learning Snowball Toss Game!
It has been hard to keep Sammy inside for any length of time lately. We have had quite a lot of snow for a good two weeks now – and I was sort of hoping the novelty would begin to fade. I love being outside, but Benjamin, who is one, does not enjoy the snow. …
Christmas Alphabet Game – Match Me!
Mixing some season fun into learning the alphabet is a great way to make learning meaningful to wee ones! This Christmas alphabet game is super simple – and could easily be changed to fit any theme, season, or learning activity. Just before we get into it, you’ll also want to grab this FREE Christmas Countdown…
How We Learn About Maps for Kids – An Easy Introduction
How we learn about maps can be a bit tricky for kids. The first time I introduced maps in Kindergarten was not successful. Very – not successful. But, live and learn and try again! This is the best way I have found to introduce maps and make mapping meaningful for kids – and it’s tons…
Math Beads! Fun Counting Games With Kids
There are so many ways to learn about numbers, counting and math. We made some neat math beads a few weeks ago for a student I tutor, and we have been doing so much with them I wanted to share! I have used them for many fun counting games with kids with Sammy (3) all…
Learn the Alphabet by Sorting
As I mentioned yesterday, Sammy loves alphabet activities right now. Yesterday I shared our Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers to practice letter forming and word building for wee ones without the need for fine motor skills. Today I thought I would share a different way to learn the alphabet. This activity is wonderful as it can…
Silly Kids Songs – Why and What?
I have yet to meet a 3 year old who did not enjoy a good silly song. Silly kids songs may seem just that – silly. But in fact, they are actually a wonderful way for kids to learn. I know, it sounds ridiculous. How is an Old Lady who Swallows a Fly teaching my…
Thanksgiving Gift: Turkey Cookies
Recently, I have been talking with my wee ones about being Thankful and what that word really means. I decided it would be nice to make little gifts with the kids to give to some of the many people we are thankful for this Thanksgiving. I looked on Pinterest (I have so much fun on…
Sorting Math Games: Sort-a a Lot-a FUN
I have mentioned many times before that my Sammy is quite the collector. Whenever we go for a walk he always finds “treasures” that must be taken with us. I understand his Daddy was the same way as a wee one (and certainly does a lot of encouraging!) Benjamin seems to have also gotten the…
Learning to Print a Name in 5 Steps
Teaching a wee one to print can seem like a huge task. But reading and writing can be broken down into very simple pieces. As a Kindergarten Teacher, the very first “piece” we work on is learning about names.
