This time of year Indian corn (or flint corn) is a common decoration, but it can also be used in learning activities at school or in the home.
Homeschooling my Kinetic Kids has a great list of ideas for … Read More ...
Turkey Feather Preschool Counting Activity
Learning to count in order and one to one correspondence (meaning that one thing represents one number) is a big lesson in preschool, and practicing counting in a lot of different ways is fun for kids and adults alike.
This … Read More ...
Tons of Ideas for Preschool Busy Bags
I went through a phase where I was obsessed with toddler and preschooler busy bags. I was part of a mom’s group and we did a giant swap of busy bag activities (so big I got five blog posts out … Read More ...
Halloween Crafts for Toddlers
I know lots of preschool teachers are probably looking for some easy Halloween themed projects for their kiddos to do in the next couple of weeks, so I wanted to share this great roundup.
Red Ted Art has a ton … Read More ...
Book Craft – Room on the Broom Story Baskets
Story baskets are a fun way to make a well-loved story a little more fun when you’ve read it a bunch of times, or to engage kids who need something more visual during readaloud time.
The Imagination Tree has a … Read More ...
Make a Nature Art Pocket to Store Your Treasures
This time of year — whether you’re heading into fall or spring where you live — seems like a good time to go on nature walks. We always seem to do it more in the fall, and my daughter loves … Read More ...
Learn about the Magic of Optics with the Revelio Charm Activity
Harry Potter learning activities are always a hit, but maybe even more so around Halloween time.
This Revelio charm science experiment is a great one to do any time of year at home or in the classroom.
It involves a … Read More ...
Three-Part Cards for Learning Numbers
When kids are learning numbers, they actually have to learn a lot of things: the number shape itself and what it means, as well as the word that stands for the same number.
Three-part cards are a great way to … Read More ...
Printable Halloween Lacing Cards
Lacing cards are lots of fun for little kids who are learning this important fine motor skill, and having them holiday themed makes it even more fun.
The printable Halloween lacing cards from Homeschool Preschool are cute and simple to … Read More ...
Learn about Indian Corn and Make a Beaded Version
When I was a kid my great-grandfather must have grown Indian corn, also known as flint corn, because there was always some of it around during the fall holidays. The multicolored kernels are really cool and make a great decoration, … Read More ...
Planet Information Bookmarks
Lots of kids are into space and love learning about the planets. If you’ve got one of those you should definitely download these free planet information bookmarks from 3 Dinosaurs.
The bookmarks include a drawing of the planet, its name, … Read More ...
Montessori-Inspired Geography Boxes
My daughter is just starting to learn a little geography in school, so I love this idea of making continent boxes to help kids playfully explore and learn about different countries and continents.
This idea comes from Natural Beach Living, … Read More ...
Play Multiplication Quidditch to Practice Math Facts
I love Harry Potter themed everything for the classroom (not just because my daughter’s classroom has a Harry Potter theme this year) and I know she and her classmates would love this HP-inspired multiplication “Quidditch.”
Designed by Living Laughing Learning … Read More ...
Make a Fine-Motor Kit for Fidgeters or for Therapy
Fine motor skills are so important for kids to be able to cut with scissors, write and do other tasks. Whether your kid needs help with fine motor development or just likes a bit of a sensory break every now … Read More ...
Complete the Picture Game with Works of Art
If you teach art or just want to give your kids a better appreciation of art, this complete the picture game using works of art is a great resource to keep on hand when you need to fill time.
Art … Read More ...