Busy Bags are simple and engaging learning activities that young children can do on their own. All of the materials for the activity are stored in a plastic bag or pencil pouch so they are easy to take on-the-go. Busy bags are perfect for toddlers or preschooler when you are waiting in a doctor's office, going out to eat in a restaurant, traveling in a car, or cooking dinner. For this Colors and Patterns Busy Bag, children will practice identifying colors and creating patterns using simple … [Read more...]
Letter Sound Scavenger Hunt Using Blocks
My children love to go on scavenger hunts. We've been on a Zoo Scavenger Hunt, Beach Scavenger Hunt, and even an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. Since it is winter and way too cold to go outside, we are always looking for fun, indoor learning activities. So, we went on a Letter Sound Scavenger Hunt today. Supplies for a Letter Sound Scavenger Hunt: Alphabet Blocks Plastic Bowl or Paper Bag Directions for a Letter Sound Scavenger Hunt: Place the alphabet blocks in plastic bowl or … [Read more...]
Conversation Heart More or Less Activity for Kids
Using manipulatives is a fun, hands-on way for children to learn math concepts. Since Valentine's Day is just a couple of weeks away, we have been using conversation hearts in many of our learning activities. Using conversation hearts is a visual way for children to compare numbers in this Conversation Heart More or Less Activity. Supplies for the Conversation Heart More or Less Activity: Conversation Heart More or Less Printable (Click on the link to print) Conversation … [Read more...]
Lots-of-Love Heart Sight Word Game
Around the holidays, we love to do themed learning activities. Since Valentine's Day is just a couple of weeks away, we created a Lots-of-Love Heart Sight Word Game today. Sight words are the most frequently used words in the English language. Since these words are used so often, it is important for children to recognize and read the words on sight. A fun way for children to practice and learn sight words is through games like the Lots-of-Love Heart Sight Word Game. Supplies For The … [Read more...]
Stamp It Letter Sound Activity for Kids
My children love to use our alphabet stamp set when learning how to spell their sight words, identify the missing letters in a sequence, match uppercase and lowercase letters, and many more learning activities! Today, we used our alphabet stamps to identify beginning, middle, and ending sounds in our Stamp It Letter Sound Activity. Supplies for the Stamp It Letter Sound Activity: Alphabet Stamp Set Stamp Pad Letter Sound Printables (click on the links below to print) Directions … [Read more...]