Helping kids learn about money is important, both from a math standpoint and for the life skills involved in being able to count money, make change and evaluate how much things cost.
But you might now want kids playing with … Read More ...
Gross Motor Activity Alphabet Cards
Snow days and too-cold-to-go-outside days can add up to kids who just need to get some energy out, but it can sometimes be hard to come up with movement activities that are OK to do inside.
From ABCs to ACTs … Read More ...
Learn About Parts of Speech with Scrabble
This is such a fun idea for kids who can spell and are learning about the parts of speech (or already know them).
Instead of playing Scrabble in the regular way, where players can make any word they have the … Read More ...
Play with Sound with the Junk Jam Music Game
Since we were talking about doing taste tests to explore the sense of taste, I thought it would be fun to look at ways to explore other senses as well. When it comes to learning about sound, music and … Read More ...
Learning Activities around the Olympics
The Olympic Games are starting Aug. 5, so it’s the perfect time to bring some Olympic-themed learning and play into your classroom or home.
Edventures with Kids hosted a great Olympics activity roundup earlier this summer that includes geography, STEM … Read More ...
Fun Gross Motor Activity Ideas for Groups of Kids
Gross motor activities — things like climbing, crawling, jumping and throwing — are great for little kids because those big movements are essential first steps to fine motor skills. They’re also lots of fun and a way for kids to … Read More ...
Free Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids
An easy way to get kids active and learning outside is to go on a scavenger hunt. My daughter loves doing nature walks and observing things (here’s one we did in the fall that includes seeing, hearing and collecting items … Read More ...
8 Games For Teaching Music To Children
Who doesn’t love music and everything it represents? Music connects us, inspires creativity, and even boosts learning. Research shows that a musical education can strengthen the brain and support development in other academic areas. And the best part—it’s just as … Read More ...
DIY Graphic Dominos For Children
These DIY wooden Dominos would make a wonderful gift for a child or teacher (For the Classroom). These are so simple to make and with the right paints and sealer will last a life time. DIY Wooden Dominos.… Read More ...
2015 Printable Activity Sheet
So 2015 is nearly over and this free printable math style activity sheet is perfect for fast finishing kids. The idea is to count how many there are as well as coloring them in without putting two colors next to … Read More ...
Math Game – Bubble Gum Sums
I don’t know why but this one is popular with the boys. You will need pom poms or some sort of marker to mark out the answers. The first one with all the numbers covered wins. Free Printable Math Game.… Read More ...
Math Printable – Muffin Tin Math The Kids Will Love
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Okay now I can not get the Muffin Man song out of my head. I am sure to be humming it all day much to the annoyance of my kids. This muffin tin Math game is perfect for home corner … Read More ...
Free Printable Minion Activity Sheets
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You might hate these little guys but the kids love them. Here is a free printable for over 43 assorted Activity, Math, Writing Sheets. Have a Minion themed day and let the kids go crazy with these activity sheets. … Read More ...
Help Your Kids With Math With These Fun Games You Can Play At Home
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It’s hard to inspire kids with maths sometimes but these games are not only fun but they are educational too. You don’t have to be a teacher or in a classroom to benefit from playing these games. Plan one or … Read More ...
Teachers Love This Version Of Monopoly – See Why
Monopoly is a game familiar to everyone around the world but this version has teachers super excited. This version uses Math strategies to take you around the board. This game is aimed at 7+ years to help learn and revise … Read More ...