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Hands-on Multiplication with Legos (A 3-D Graph!)
January 2, 2014
This LEGO® activity is a great way to introduce the concept of multiplication to 2nd and 3rd graders in a very hands-on way. Math doesn't feel like work when you're…
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Math with Legos: Grouping and Getting Ready for Multiplication
December 9, 2013
We have been having a lot of fun using 1 x 1 LEGO® bricks for math! Owen (age 4.5) has been using them to play a roll and count game.…
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Math with Legos: Preschool Roll and Count
November 19, 2013
A few weeks ago, I shared two preschool math activities using Duplo Legos. Well, lately we have been using regular LEGO® bricks to create some more math activities, and I…
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Two Preschool Math Activities with Duplo Legos
October 28, 2013
I recently created two math activities for Owen (age 4.5) using Duple LEGO®'s. Duplos definitely make school more fun! Activity #1: Put the numbers 1-12 in order. Build Duplo towers…
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10+ Activities for Busy Toddlers
October 17, 2013
This school year, it has been a challenge to keep Jonathan busy! He is currently 21 months old, and does NOT want to play with toys while we do school.…
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How to Make a Marshmallow Blow Gun out of PVC Pipe
October 13, 2013
One project that I had seen on Pinterest for ages but never tackled with the boys was marshmallow blow guns made out of PVC pipe. Well, I showed the idea…
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DIY Duplo Lego Monsters Building Set
September 17, 2013
With some hot glue and googly eyes, you can upgrade your Duple LEGO®'s into a fun monster building set! Owen has been learning about the letter M, and we were getting ready…
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Ninja Pumpkins
September 16, 2013
As I mentioned the other day, we're pretending that it's almost fall! Today's high was 97... Really makes you want to break out the sweaters! Gresham is especially ready to…
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Build a Track for Hexbugs out of Legos
August 22, 2013
Aidan really received some fun birthday gifts this year! Last week we made plastic out of milk and vinegar using a book he received, and this week, Aidan used LEGO®…
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How to Make Parachute Cord (Paracord) Zipper Pulls and Keychains
August 13, 2013
Aidan and I have been having so much fun with parachute cord crafting lately! It's almost as addicting as duct tape! While we were on vacation, we learned how to…
