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Learning about ocean animals

August 18, 2013 by Katie 12 Comments

I recently completed a preschool ocean unit with my two kids. One of my goals was for my kids to become familiar with some of the common ocean animals and be able to describe their features or state some interesting facts about them. For example, an interesting fact about squid is that they will squirt ink to […]

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Ice activities: Hidden ice treasures

August 15, 2013 by Katie 15 Comments

Summertime is the perfect time for some ice activities! I call this fun ice activity Hidden Ice Treasures. It’s a great activity to do outside on a hot summer day. On a recent afternoon, I set up an invitation to play Hidden Ice Treasures with the following materials: a large, plastic bin to contain everything […]

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15 books about shapes

August 13, 2013 by Katie 8 Comments

My kids absolutely love it when I or my husband read out loud to them. And I find that they learn so much from all the books we read together. As part of my efforts to teach them about shapes, we have read a number of books about shapes. In this post I’m sharing 15 fantastic […]

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20 ideas for teaching shapes to kids

August 11, 2013 by Katie 14 Comments

I’ve worked with my kids on learning their shapes on and off over the last couple of years. During that time, I have searched far and wide to find some of the best and most engaging ideas for teaching shapes to kids. In this post, I’ve rounded up 20+ fabulous ideas for teaching shapes to your kids. […]

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Magic disappearing shapes activity

August 8, 2013 by Katie 10 Comments

I’m always looking for new and exciting ways to work on shape recognition with XGirl, and this magic disappearing shapes activity was a perfect fit for her! After all, what kid wouldn’t love a bit more magic in their learning day? 🙂 Plus, this activity sneaks in a little fine motor practice at the same time. […]

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Number detectives {Guest post at I Can Teach My Child}

August 7, 2013 by Katie 7 Comments

I’m always looking for fun and creative ways to engage my kids in learning activities. Today I’m over at I Can Teach My Child sharing a fun activity I put together for my kids to practice counting and number recognition. This Number Detectives activity capitalized on their thirst for adventure and their love of squirt […]

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Shapes Practice Printables

August 5, 2013 by Katie 4 Comments

Today I’m making a new Shapes Practice printable available for download. This printable includes 12 different shapes. Kids first color the shape, then trace the shape, then connect the dots to make the shape, and finally draw the shape on their own. Below I’ve included an image of each page included in this free printable. […]

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Play foam sensory fun

August 4, 2013 by Katie 6 Comments

In my never ending quest to find new sensory play experiences for my kids, I recently happened upon a material that was new to me called play foam. Play foam is a wonderful sensory material because it is very moldable, yet doesn’t stick to hands or other surfaces and clean up is a breeze. It also […]

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