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 […]
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 that even very little babies can differentiate between […]
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 […]
Wild Hair Creature Salon {science, art, and fine motor fun!}
The inspiration to create our “Wild Hair Creature Salon” came from two different sources. The first was my life-long desire to own and grow a chia head (something I never got to do growing up). The second inspiration was one of my kids’ favorite iPad apps, the Toca Hair Salon, where they get to cut, color, […]
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 […]
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 three printable games in […]
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 following […]
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 […]
