1. Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergartners

    Here are some simple pattern activities that are perfect for 4-6 year old's. With each of these activities, I challenged Owen (age 5) to try more difficult patterns by creating…

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  2. Alphabet Bingo Game

    Here's a fun game that is perfect for preschool or kindergarten - Alphabet Bingo! Add in a fun snack as a prize for people who get a bingo, and you…

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  3. Craft Glue Window Clings

    Here's a fun art project that only requires two supplies - colorful window clings made out of craft glue and food coloring! The boys really enjoyed this art process. I…

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  4. Free Printable Books for Beginning Readers - Level 1 (Easy)

    I love the emergent reader stage! My kids have all been eager to learn to read, especially the younger ones who want to be able to do what the big…

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  5. Creating Playful Venn Diagrams about Animal Attributes

    One day this summer when we hadn't really started school yet (but needed some order!) I got out our large acrylic sheet and showed Gresham how to make Venn diagrams.…

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  6. Build a Marble Run with Craft Sticks

    Of all the many marble runs we've built over the years, this is our new favorite!  Simple materials and sturdy construction make it a WIN for a wide variety of…

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  7. Multiplication Snack Store Math Activity

    Practicing math facts is so much more motivating when you have an authentic reason to do so. Last week I decided to set up a snack store to practice multiplication,…

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  8. Craft Stick People

    Last week the two oldest boys went to VBS, leaving me with time with just the younger three. While Jonathan and Janie were napping, Owen and I decided to do…

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  9. Composing Music with Math Activity for Kids

    This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase through a product link, I will earn a small percentage of the sale at no additional…

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  10. Paper Plate Word Family Wheel for Beginning Readers

    Here's a simple phonics idea for beginning readers - turn paper plates into a word wheel! Owen (age 5) was pretty impressed with this. I decided to do two different…

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