Recently, we did a practical color mixing lesson by making our very own markers! It was a wonderful and practical way to learn the science of color mixing while the kids created functional markers they can use for their various projects. Note: For more activities that teach colors, see my Teaching Colors to Kids page. I really love ... Continue Reading
Making shapes on the geoboard
Learning shapes is an important task of early childhood. Making shapes on the geoboard is a great way for children to learn their shapes while also developing spatial awareness and fine motor skills. At the end of this post I offer a printable you can use to inspire your child to create a variety of different shapes and images on the ... Continue Reading
Learning to alphabetize using stamps and kinetic sand
Did you know that teaching your child the alphabet is one of the best ways to set them up for reading success? It's true! A child's ability to recognize letters at the start of the school year is the best predictor of his end-of-year reading skills. Because knowing the alphabet is so important, I have shared some practical tips for helping ... Continue Reading
Watermelon Sudoku Puzzles {free printables}
Have you seen juicy, delicious, watermelon at your grocery store or farmer's market yet? This summertime fruit always receives a warm welcome at our home during the hot summer months. If you know any young children that love watermelon, I've got a new printable just for them! My latest watermelon printable includes a set of ... Continue Reading
Books about pizza for kids
If I had to guess what foods American children like best, pizza would definitely be at or near the top of my list. The combination of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese along with the option to fill the pizza with favorite toppings makes pizza such a mouth watering food. In this post I have compiled a list of 15+ children's books about ... Continue Reading
Pizza I Spy {free printables}
We try to limit the amount of grains we eat, so pizza has been a rare treat for our family over the last few years. However, I recently discovered a simple-to-make recipe for cauliflower crust, so pizza has been back on the menu at our home in recent weeks, much to all our delight! Aside from sauce and mozzarella cheese, my personal ... Continue Reading
How to make multi-colored bubble snakes
We experienced an unusually cold April, so I'm glad to be moving into May with some warmer temperatures that allow us to get outside more. And these multi-colored bubble snakes are a perfect outdoor activity that take bubbles to a whole new level! Keep reading to learn how to make your own bubble snake blower using a few simple ... Continue Reading
Dinosaur Sudoku Puzzles {free printables}
If you know a young dinosaur fan, I've got just the printable for you today! My latest dinosaur printable includes a set of three kid-friendly dinosaur sudoku puzzles. Sudoku is a great way to exercise your child's brain with fun, engaging, puzzles that stimulate critical thinking and cognitive skills. The goal of Sudoku ... Continue Reading
45+ books about feelings for kids
I have very fond memories of doing a feelings unit with my children when they were preschoolers. At the time we did several activities to introduce feelings, and I have continued to discuss feelings with them on a regular basis over the last few years. Of course I hope my kids' lives are mostly filled with happiness, joy, excitement, ... Continue Reading
Insects Bingo {free printable}
Why do insects delight some kids while frightening other kids? And why is it that insects such as the ladybug appear friendly and approachable while insects such as the cockroach cause people to run away? Whatever the answer, my free printable Insects Bingo game will help your children learn to identify and name ten different ... Continue Reading
