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Math with Legos: An Activity for Improving Word Problem Skills
June 2, 2014
Word problems. Ugh. I used to hate word problems in math when I was growing up, mainly because it was often hard to figure out what to do. Isn't that…
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Photo Collage Art Project for Kids
May 18, 2014
This art project for kids turns photos into a simple and fun boredom buster! We're still adjusting to life with a newborn, and the other day I needed an…
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Letter Sound Slap: A Phonics Game for Beginning Readers
April 7, 2014
Here is a fun game for beginning readers that involves a great attention-catching element... slapping with a fly swatter! Owen (almost 5) has been very interested in learning to read…
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Beginning Sounds Phonics Memory Game
March 5, 2014
Here's a simple activity for learning letter sounds - create your own memory game! I made this game for Owen out of index cards. The cards were a little thin…
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Should I Homeschool My Kids? Thinking through the school decision.
February 28, 2014
Are you wondering if homeschooling would be a good option for your kids? This is the time of year when everyone seems to be thinking about school choices for next…
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Five (Active!) Activities for Practicing Beginning Word Sounds
February 19, 2014
Here are five activities for practicing beginning word sounds for kids who like to be active! We have been practicing the beginning sounds of words with Owen (turning 5 in…
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Race Car Math: Counting and Number Recognition Activity for Preschoolers
February 17, 2014
Here's a fun preschool math activity that teaches counting and number recognition through racing Hot Wheels cars! For preschoolers, often the most motivating way to learn to count and recognize…
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Alphabet Hearts Match-up Game
February 12, 2014
Here's a super simple idea for a preschool alphabet game! I cut out several construction paper hearts and turned them into a matching game for practicing capital and lower case…
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Duct Tape Practice Drum
February 11, 2014
Aidan has been dying to get started on drumming, and unfortunately drums (or lessons) aren't in the budget at the moment. However, I saw this idea on Journey into Unschooling…
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Race to Fill the Cup! Counting Game for Preschoolers
February 5, 2014
Here's a simple activity for preschoolers that will turn counting practice into a game! Lately, Owen (4.5) has felt like he is "too big" for counting activities that we used…
