Teaching a child to read has always seemed like a mystical, unobtainable experience to me. Honestly, it’s like hoping for a mini miracle! How could a kid who would rather whack his brother with a lightsaber ever find the discipline to learn to read? Now that my son is in kindergarten, I’m getting to witness […]
Tons of Learning and Play Ideas with Pool Noodles
The pool noodle… How can something so seemingly plain have endless possibilities? Pin this post and then the next time you’re in the dollar store, grab a couple of those bad boys. May your summer be filled with tons of FUN with these learning and play ideas with pool noodles. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. […]
Spring Learning Activity: Upper and Lowercase Letter Matching
Every once in a while, I realize I’ve left a big gaping hole in my kids’ education. (Don’t worry, they’re quick learners). What topic did I forget this time? Oh, you know… lowercase letters! So I came up with this fun little spring learning activity that helped my son quickly master matching his upper and […]
Letter Hunt Alphabet Sensory Bag
I have a problem. I’m addicted to coloring rice for sensory bin fillers. But even though I can’t get enough of the vivid colors and fun textures in my hands, I’m kinda sick of having the rice all over my floor! So I decided to keep things contained this week and chose a sensory BAG […]
Spell-A-Star Sensory Bin
I’m super excited and blessed to have Emma from Adventures of Adam guest posting for me today! She certainly knows what it’s like to have a tough pregnancy and she has dedicated her blog to SIMPLE activities for kids that even moms who are under the weather can do. I so appreciate her generosity in […]
Monster Activities for Preschoolers
I’m not a huge fan of Halloween. With little kids, I’m constantly shielding them from some genuinely scary stuff! But lately we’ve been able to put a fun twist on these odd creatures to help our kiddos get over the fear. With these monster activities for preschoolers, monsters can be fun and silly again! They’re also a […]
Soccer Letter Recognition and Spelling Game
Sports and academics can seem like polar opposites. But when we decided to make SPORTS our preschool theme for the month, I was determined to combine the two as much as possible! Enter… this soccer themed language activity! It’s great for letter recognition, learning sounds and spelling! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. […]
Family Board Games that Double as Preschool Educational Manipulatives
Homeschooling might seem like an expensive endeavor. But it doesn’t have to be. So many things that you already have at home can be used as educational tools for your children! One of my favorite places to look for preschool supplies and manipulatives is our game closet… This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please […]
Letter Recognition Apple Game
Our home preschool is in full swing around here! We’re trying to incorporate a Autumn-ish Apple theme to our learning activities. This letter recognition gross motor game is super simple, versatile and it sneaks in some great sensory input! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Please read my full disclosure policy here. Supplies: Apple […]
Our Four Year Old Preschool Curriculum Changes; A Little Deeper and a Little More Fun!
Structure is not my strong suit. I like to be laid back and flexible. Sometimes it’s the only way I can manage to keep my patience with the chaos surrounding me. But I also long for a bit of a schedule, a plan, an idea of what to expect. So as the new school […]