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Lego Shape Sorting
Sorting is an important early math skill. When children start to classify and sort objects, they begin to grasp the concept that things around them are alike or different based on the characteristics...
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Sight Word Matching Game
We’ve been having tons of fun with sight words lately. First, we made our Sight Word Shooting Range, and then we did our Sight Word Balloon Pop activity. This time, we went with this super simple...
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25 Lego Learning Activities
Legos are, by far, the most played with item in our house. I remember playing with Legos for hours at a time when I was a child, and I love that I’ve been able to pass on that same experience to my...
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Abacus Activities For Kids
An abacus, also referred to as a counting frame, is known as one of the first external aids used for computing arithmetic. A primitive calculator, if you will. For years our abacus sat on a shelf,...
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Find & Clip – Number Sequencing Activity
It has always amazed me that once kids begin to learn new concepts and ideas, they become almost unstoppable in their quest to further their knowledge. It’s quite inspirational, really, to observe...
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9 Activities To Play & Learn With Babies
I’ve received a few emails recently asking for activity ideas for babies. While I no longer have any babies in my house (my youngest is going to be 3 soon), I dug through the archives, and found some...
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28 Quick & Simple Activities For Toddlers
Toddlers are busy. They are constantly moving, exploring, and learning about their world. They are growing and changing at a rapid pace. They are leaving the world of babyhood behind them, and...
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Numerical Order Activity Using Cups
As someone who has always struggled with math, it makes me so happy to see that my boys have all acquired a love of numbers. They are constantly surprising me with their abilities and desire to learn...
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25 Games & Activities To Practice Early Math Skills
Children are natural learners. Their curiosity and thirst for knowledge motivates them to take everyday experiences and turn them into valuable (and educational) lessons. A simple walk around the...
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Jelly Bean Color Sorting
Sorting and classifying is an important early math skill for children to learn. It provides them with an opportunity to start understanding how things are alike and different. This is a vital skill...
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6 Simple Easter Activities
It’s hard to believe Easter is almost here! We’ve been getting into the springtime spirit by engaging in some simple Easter and spring themed crafts and activities. We’ll be sharing some new ones...
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30+ Fine Motor Activities For Kids
Fine motor skills in early childhood are vital, as children learn life skills (feeding and dressing themselves, hygiene) and prepare for learning to write (holding a pencil, crayon). We’ve talked...
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Toothpicks & Beads – Simple Fine Motor Activity
After we shared 30+ Fine Motor Activities For Kids a few weeks ago, several of you emailed mentioning that you are always looking for more simple fine motor activity ideas. This one is a classic....
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Sort It Out Jr. Game For Kids (Review & Giveaway) – Plus, A Fun Opportunity...
Board games and kids go hand in hand. My boys and I love having family game nights, and as a mom, I appreciate that board games are something that children of all ages can have fun with. Yes, even...
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Envelope Shape Sorting Game
One of my favorite teaching strategies (in the classroom and at home), has always been using Emergent Curriculum, which is simply teaching lessons based on children’s current interests. In the...
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Color Matching Rainbow Craft
Nothing says spring quite like a rainbow. With the beautiful sunshine (and intermittent rain) that we’ve had lately, there has been an abundance of rainbows. We decided to expand on the rainbow theme...
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Avoid Learning Loss With Splash Math Summer Program (Review)
Summertime is all about enjoying the warm weather and relaxing with friends and family. Kids are meant to spend the summer months making memories and enjoying childhood pastimes like running through...
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Montessori-Style Bean Sorting
Sorting is an important skill in early childhood. It helps children to understand that things around them are alike or different, and that objects can be classified and organized into groups. This...
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Make Learning To Read Fun & Exciting With The Rosetta Stone Kids Reading...
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rosetta Stone. I received a product and a promotional item to thank me for participating. As parents, we all want the...
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Envelope Shape Sorting Game
One of my favorite teaching strategies (in the classroom and at home), has always been using Emergent Curriculum, which is simply teaching lessons based on children’s current interests, rather than...
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