Are you looking for ideas to teach syllable counting? Or resources to help kids practice their syllable counting skills? Have you ever wondered why we teach syllable counting to young children? Are you looking to gain clarity on what exactly a syllable is? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place! I had an ... Continue Reading
Counting in circles: Matching quantities with number symbols
This Counting in Circles Montessori-inspired activity helps children learn number quantities and associate those number quantities with the written symbol for the number. In general, children can understand quantities sooner than they can understand the number symbol associated with the quantity. For example, scientific experiments have shown ... Continue Reading
Ladybug Sudoku {free printables}
My favorite insect by far is the ladybug. Ladybugs are the one insect I have never been afraid of and have always liked to hold. Their bright red color is so beautiful. And did you know that a lot of cultures consider ladybugs to be good luck? If your children enjoy ladybugs as much as I do, I hope they will also enjoy my Ladybug Sudoku ... Continue Reading
Advanced Symmetry Activities Pack with 20+ rotational symmetry activities for children
Symmetry is an important concept in both math and art. In addition, symmetry is commonly found in nature. For example, faces, bodies, and flowers are all generally symmetrical. But did you know that there are different kinds of symmetry? I think it is common to consider symmetry only in terms of reflection symmetry, which is the quality of ... Continue Reading
Insects I Spy {free printables}
I have some amazing insect clip art at my disposal and I am using it to create beautiful insect printables with realistic insect images. Today I'm pleased to release my Insects I Spy printables for your kids to enjoy. Note: You’ll find more insect printables on my Insect Unit Study page. There are a total of ... Continue Reading
Marbleized Easter eggs
Today I'm sharing a fun and sensory-rich way to make beautiful, marbleized Easter eggs for this Easter holiday. This is a totally different take on dyeing eggs, and one I hope your children will enjoy. Note: For more Easter egg decorating ideas, see my Easter Activities for Kids page. To make marbleized Easter eggs, gather the ... Continue Reading
Farm Toddler Skills Pack
What is it about toddlers and farm animals that they go together like peanut butter and jelly or ketchup and mustard? It seems that just about every toddler spends time learning the sounds made by farm animals. And most toddlers seem to have a favorite farm animal as well. Well today I'm giving your toddler an opportunity to develop some ... Continue Reading
Growing bacteria in a petri dish {STEM activity for kids}
Although we often think about bacteria as something we need "wash off" so we don't get sick, the truth is that bacteria is EVERYWHERE. And when I say that bacteria is everywhere, I mean that we are literally covered in bacteria both inside and out. In fact, we couldn't live without bacteria as bacteria are instrumental in so many functions. For ... Continue Reading
Easter Fine Motor Pack
Growing up, my family's Easter traditions included a scavenger hunt to find Easter baskets, hunting for plastic eggs, and eating chocolates. There may have been learning involved, but if there was, I don't remember it! However, with my own kids, I'm all about combining learning and fun. (In fact, kids learn better when they are having fun!) And ... Continue Reading
STEAM Challenge: Build a structure you can balance on one finger (or your nose!)
I love giving my children open-ended challenges to complete. This STEAM engineering challenge was a hit, with plenty of trial and error and then some very cool designs in the end. The challenge I gave to my kids was this: Using the materials provided, build a structure with a single point that you can balance on your finger. . . or on your ... Continue Reading
