Paper plates are inexpensive and easy to find at the store. I always keep a pile of these, but we never ever use them for eating. Instead, I store them with the craft supplies. We use them all the time for crafts and other activities. They’re so versatile! Because they’re shaped like a circle, paper…
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Easy Ways to Encourage Reading Comprehension at Home
Can we talk parent to parent here for a moment? Do you ever feel completely lost when you try to help your kids when their school work? Like, how can you help them when they’re learning to read? There’s more to reading than just decoding words. You’ve got to string all those decoded words together into…
10 Simple Ways to Practice Counting On
Sometimes the kids come home from school way too tired to want to do anything, especially a learning game. And, who can blame them? School is a lot of work! If you’re like me, you’re looking for some simple ideas. Ideas that you can do in five minutes that won’t make the kids feel even more…
Fun Valentine’s Day Math Activities
Adding with hearts. Measuring with hearts. Graphing with hearts. There are so many fun ways to incorporate Valentine’s Day into your math activities. I’ve gathered up some fun Valentine’s Day math activities for kids in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. You’ll definitely find something fun to do with your kids. No matter what your child is…
Valentine’s Day Literacy Activities
The closer it gets to Valentine’s Day, the more I want to add hearts to every activity. Don’t you? If you’re like me, and wanting to plaster everything with hearts, I’ve found a great selection of fun Valentine’s Day literacy activities to help your kids have fun while they practice reading and writing. Disclosure: This…
One Fish Two Fish Number Match
I haven’t met too many kids who don’t like Dr. Seuss books. My girls love them. It’s hard to choose a favorite, but One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish is definitely on the top of the list. It’s very nonsensical, but great for new readers. The book is also so much fun for a…