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Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions
November 28, 2014
Popsicle/Craft Stick Chain Reactions - Herringbone and Clever Levers Of all the craft materials we have ever purchased, I have to say that we have gotten the most bang for…
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Pipe Cleaner Calculator Addition and Subtraction Tool
November 10, 2014
Here's a simple math manipulative for kids who are learning to add and subtract! Owen is in kindergarten, but he wants to have a math assignment every day just like…
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Lego Court: A Mock Trial Lesson with Legos
October 28, 2014
Last week, we husband went to jury duty for the first time ever. He was actually kind of happy to be summoned as he has never received a jury summons.…
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Pattern Activities for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
October 9, 2014
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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Alphabet Bingo Game
September 18, 2014
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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Craft Glue Window Clings
September 4, 2014
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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Free Printable Books for Beginning Readers - Level 1 (Easy)
September 2, 2014
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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Creating Playful Venn Diagrams about Animal Attributes
August 19, 2014
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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Build a Marble Run with Craft Sticks
August 17, 2014
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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Multiplication Snack Store Math Activity
August 4, 2014
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,…
