ABC’s, spelling, writing, reading and so many more avenues.
Today was absolutely beautiful! We started off our morning working on initial consonants with a little family name find using stampers (check out my IG for more), went to the park for a few hours to play, dug for bugs in the backyard, went on a trike ride/ doggy walk, and ended our outside … Continue reading Alphabet Ice Match and Water Play
Talk about a break! In October we found out we are expecting Baby #2 (which we are thrilled about) but that meant "morning sickness" AKA all day sickness in full swing... So, here we are...mid-January (17 weeks along with Baby 2) and I am FINALLY getting back to thinking creatively about activities for our Little … Continue reading Alphabet Car Pick Up!
Kiddos love to find special “treasures” in all that they do! Hiding some invisible “ghost” letters in white rice is perfect for this Halloween season …or any season for that matter. Thanks for the idea Pinterest! With only a few materials and a few minutes of prep, your little one will be hunting for … Continue reading Invisible “Ghost” Letters
The sense of touch is a wonderful way for your little learner to explore the world and take in information at any age. It’s never too early to start sensory play and with a tissue box and just a few additional items, you can create a world of sensory exploration at your little one’s fingertips … Continue reading DIY Sensory/Texture Cube
How much does your little learner LOVE stickers? They are versatile for so many reasons! They can be used for literacy (a super simple idea shown below), math, decocting, fine motor skills, dot-to-dot activates, games… you name it and they can probably work! I always have a few sheets stashed away just in case… If … Continue reading Initial Consonant Sticker Play
How much does your little learner love trucks or any vehicle with wheels? If they are anything like our toddler, then trucks make everything more fun! Add some letters into the mix and you have the perfect alphabet play activity. Engaging children in alphabet play (playing with letters) is a great way to expose kiddos … Continue reading Truck Pick-Up Alphabet Play!
Who doesn’t love the element of surprise? Wow your little learner in seconds as hidden letters are revealed with the magic of water and watercolor paint! Materials: Watercolor paint A paintbrush A cup of water—no need to fill it much A piece of white paper (watercolor paper is super durable) A white crayon ...the wax … Continue reading Reveal the Mystery!
Anyone looking to work on name recognition, shapes, colors, numbers, letters, or anything involving matching? This is for you! …and your little learner of course. With very little prep, you can have an ocean of learning at your fingertips in minutes. Materials: "Fish and Pond" Index cards or cardstock (something a tad sturdier than paper) … Continue reading Fishing for Knowledge.
Hey Parents and Educators! Who has a little one that loves working those fine motor skills and getting hands-on with some dough? Play-dough is such a versatile tool used for imaginative play, construction, and even learning letters, numbers and words. Once your little one is past the phase of eating the salty deliciousness (YUCK!), it … Continue reading Getting Hands-On with Play-Dough.
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