Using a bag of small Fall themed foam shapes, I used a Sharpie to create a Fall Math Sorting Game. We were practicing both cardinal and ordinal numbers and simple addition math facts (Example: 1st, one, 1, first, 1+0), but you can customize your game to include whatever you are working on. Ideas: numerals and …
I love scavenger hunts. I think they are an excellent way to foster critical thinking skills in young minds while having a lot of fun. I posted an outdoor Nature Hunt a few weeks ago but, guys, it’s summer and it’s hot. Heat index warnings are a daily thing and frankly I am just done …
My son is really hands on and has really been interested in addition lately. When we are working on new concepts or even reinforcing ones we have previously worked on I like to try to incorporate their interests. Well, my son loves to build so we tried adding with Legos. Materials needed: Paper Marker Legos …
This Hotel Transylvania 2 Counting Game includes your child’s favorite characters from the movie. Your preschooler won’t be able to resist playing over and over again (which means a lot of counting practice for your little one)! How to Play: Download and print the Hotel Transylvania Dice Game Mat. Gather 1 die and 10 …
Some children loves puzzles and love a challenge. There are different ways to strengthen critical thinking skills at an early age. Here are 10 critical thinking activities for preschoolers and older toddlers that will help young children become critical thinkers. These are simple activities that you can try today. Critical Thinking Games What …
This sorting beads activity started with a giant bag of pony beads from the craft store. I liked that this bag included flower beads and animals beads. It is a perfect mix for sorting! Using a mini muffin tin, I told my girls “Sort these beads…however you would like!” I gave them each a bowl …
Whether we like it or not, grocery shopping is a must. So we might as well use it to our advantage and sneak in a little learning with these Kids’ Activities with Groceries. Sorting I consider it a bonus when the kids help me unpack or put away groceries. On this particular day, we were …
Help the bunny get to his apples. This DIY Lego Counting Game is the perfect way to practice counting with your Legos! How to Play: Gather 10-20 Legos, dice, a character to move along your Lego path. Set up your path with the Legos. Your path can be straight, zig-zagged, curved, short, or long. …
Your preschooler will love this Lego Dice Game and you will love how it sneaks in a little counting practice at the same time! Lego Bump and Freeze Materials: Lego Dice Game (printable) 24 legos (2 different colors, 12 each) dice How to Play: Player 1 rolls the die and puts one of their Legos …
Your preschooler is engaging in a world that is sometimes overwhelming and confusing. Help her navigate these often rocky waters with activities that help build logic and reasoning skills! Logic, Reasoning, and Your Preschooler Shadow match games are fun and require your little one to address directionality and positioning. I trace some objects (magnetic letters, …
After making a Little Pet Shop Travel Play Set and a Lego Travel Set from mint tins, I couldn’t resist the urge to make a Travel Dice Game too! This travel game is great for long plane rides, waiting at restaurants, or traveling in the car. I love that it can be closed up …
Yesterday I shared a Number Tower activity with the same styrofoam cups. We put the numbered cups to use again with this “Guess the Number” Game. So simple and so fun! Get a small object (we used a flower eraser) and five cups. I decided to use cups 6-10 because those are harder for N …