While it may be obvious that this game would be great helping kids learn about colors and making patterns, it can also be used to practice counting. Beyond that, Amy, from The Connection We Share, discovered it was a great … Read More ...
Alphabet Tunnel Play
Kristina, from Toddler Approved, made up this fun and educational game for her kids. She used colored cardstock and painters tape to create tunnels that her kids could drive their toy vehicles through. She cut the paper to the … Read More ...
Slotted Building Discs
I found the ideas for these slotted building discs at Made by Joel and thought it was a great project to share with all of you. I love the idea of taking these along with you for a quiet activity … Read More ...
Make Your Own Sponge Blocks
Valerie, from Inner Child Fun, claims this is a wonderful quiet time activity for children and I must say I do agree with her. Not only will the children have fun quietly playing with these homemade blocks, older kids … Read More ...
Paper Bag Nest Counting Game
This time of year there are plenty of birds flying around building nests so I think this educational project is very timely.
Niccola, from An Idea on Tuesday, had some paper bags left over so she had some fun … Read More ...
Two Simple Shamrock Games
While Allison, from No Time for Flashcards, created these games for her kindergartener, they can be easily modified for younger and older children. She used craft foam supplies she found at the dollar store to make both of these … Read More ...
Alphabet Sounds Fishing and Matching Game
Not only can you use this homemade game to teach young kids the alphabet, you can use it to encourage older children to spell words. Anna was inspired to make this project when she got a great deal on a … Read More ...
Bee Theme Number Matching Game
These adorable bees, made out of chenille stems and pom-poms, will happily help your kids practice counting; however, I think they are adorable enough to use for other uses. Perhaps make them into magnets to hang on the refrigerator?
Carissa, … Read More ...
Make Your Own Play Doh Picture Mats
Get kids coloring in a different way, filling in the lines with Play Doh! You don’t have to be an artist to be able to make these reusable, laminated pictures — simply follow these little drawing tricks shared by Lisa … Read More ...
No-Sew Fabric Puzzle
Learn how you can make colorful puzzles for all your favorite kids both young and old. All you need is a piece of fabric with a large print, felt, and fusible web. You can cut simple puzzle shapes for younger … Read More ...
DIY Marble Run from Toilet Rolls
You might want to start saving toilet paper rolls now so you can have the kids try this fun game. Nicolette from, Powerful Mothering, explains how she created this marble run using 11 toilet paper rolls, a cardboard base, tape, … Read More ...
Mini Olympics – Ice Hockey and Figure Skating
If you have a family full of hockey fans, like mine, you can make your own miniature hockey rink and challenge each other to hockey games while you watch the Olympic hockey games. You can even make your own fans … Read More ...
Lesson plan – Sound Matching Valentine Hearts
Besides being a reason to give candy and cards to your friends and sweeties, you can use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to help kids practice letter and sound recognition. Mandi, from Moments With Mandi blog, shows how easy it … Read More ...
Printable Maths Games
Thought I would share some printables and lesson plans for older kids. My daughter hates Math. I don’t know if this is because we ask her to work on it or if she really just hates it. I can’t … Read More ...
DIY Bottle Cap Checkerboard
Nothing says hot summer nights quite like an outdoor checkerboard game. Why not make your own and teach your kids how to play?! Grab some lemonade, start collecting your bottle caps and get to playin! Find the tutorial over at … Read More ...