Listening is such an important skill for younger children and even adults. There’s no better way to practice good listening skills with young children than through simple games. Listening Activities Walk the Plank This simple listening game is a fun way to practice early listening skills with your preschooler or older toddler. We got out …
I made these sensory bottles for my baby to look at, hold, shake, and of course put in her mouth. I filled smaller bottles so that they were easy for her to hold. They were a great thing to bring on car rides and they were great option for tummy time too. As she got …
Adult coloring books and mandala coloring books are so popular right now. Younger children, older children, and adults are spending time together and sharing hours of coloring fun. Did you know that coloring is actually a great stress reliever? After a busy day, I’ve also found that the conversation flows as we start to relax …
Count and clip cards are a great way for little learners to practice counting with one-to-one correspondence and number recognition. I love that they are a low prep independent activity. It’s an easy way to make learning fun. Use them in Math centers, a tot tray, or as a busy bag. Targeted Skills fine motor …
Spring is right around the corner. For many parents and students, that means one thing. A science fair is coming! Science fairs seem to be a right of passage for a young scientist with exploding volcanoes, homemade rock candy, and other simple experiments that normally fill table after table in an elementary gym or cafeteria. …
Do you have a Super Mario fan? Whether your child or students love the Super Mario video games or just love the play Mario and Luigi, they will love these Super Mario pattern block mats. Pattern blocks are a great way to explore math skills such shapes and spatial awareness. They are fun for kids …
Find a bag of shaped buttons at your local craft store and turn that one bag of buttons into unlimited fun with 15 learning activities! There are so many different skills you can practice with these simple and fun button activities. From fine motor skills and counting to sorting and graphing, there are so many …
Does your child make endless perler bead creations and love the world of Minecraft? If so, these Minecraft perler bead patterns are for you! These melty beads are so much fun to create with for kids of all ages. For younger children, picking up and arranging the beads in this Minecraft perler bead craft is …
Working with clothes pins is a great way to strengthen fine motor skills and the pincer grasp in young children. There are so many simple activities that can be done with clothespins to build hand strength. It’s an easy way to make learning fun. You can buy wooden clothespins at the dollar store. Clothespin Learning …
Pattern blocks are a great way to explore shapes and strengthen spatial awareness skills. They are fun for kids of all ages. These FREE Minecraft pattern block mats are perfect for a small group or to put in Math centers. You can set the pattern blocks right on top of the pattern block cards because …
I made this homemade button snake because it is a great way for young children to build fine motor skills, color recognition, and shape recognition. It is the perfect thing to keep little hands busy. If you have extra ribbon or felt on hand, this can be made in under 10 minutes. You …
Step right up! The carnival is in town. Check out our how to on how to create the ultimate DIY carnival. All of the games and stations can be set up in the backyard, in a parking lot, or even indoors in a large space. Carnival games are always a hit at parties and social …
Long before the fidget spinner, was the board game spinner that we used to make our way through a game board. Using a spinner was and still is a great way to strengthen fine motor skills, practice number identification, build number sense, and be a part of a probability experiment without even knowing. Including Math …