Listen for the Silly Sentence is an fun activity that helps with listening skills and beginning reading comprehension skills. It also helps keep them busy in the car and while you are waiting somewhere. Here’s how it works: Say a sentence with something mixed up and have your child tell you what is …
Water and Marble Transfer is not a new idea, but one that we just got around to trying. Use these bath tub shapes (that suction to the bottom of the tub) for two different types of transferring activities. Transfer marbles with tongs by putting one marble in each suction cup or transfer water with a …
This How Many Steps Will it Take activity comes in handy when you are somewhere waiting and need an activity to cure boredom or pass the time. It is a simple estimating activity and can even be used for kids as young as 3. Ask the question, then count to find out. How …
We’ve done a lot with these large, foam letter squares and B and I found one more way to use them. We had fun playing with words! This game (that B made up) was inspired by Leapfrog’s Talking Words Factory DVD (an awesome sequel to Letter Factory). B would make a word. Then, …
picture from Make and Takes This recycled color wheel idea from Make and Takes is such a neat idea that we just HAD to give it a try! Divide your paper plate into 6 sections and label each one. Cut or rip pieces from magazines, newspapers, and junk mail. Glue the pieces in the corresponding …
Points, Tournaments, and Tally Marks We’ve been on a roll with board games lately! B has been really excited about them so we are rolling with it. He also has been shouting, “Whoever finds it gets a point!” or “First person in the car gets a point!” or “Boys have the most points”. So I decided to combine …
Can you build a cup tower using cups and paper? This is a fun STEM challenge for all ages. Build a cup tower by putting 4 paper or plastic cups in each layer, separated with pieces of cardstock or construction paper. How tall can you build your cup tower? Can you make it using 3 cups in …
Marvelously Made – The School for Young Children sent home this soap experiment for us to try. Take a chunk of ivory soap on a paper plate and put it in the microwave for 45 seconds. Gather around the microwave and watch what happens. Be ready with more than 1 piece because you will want …
Try this puddle experiment with your toddler or preschooler. Next time it rains, go outside (after it is done of course) and trace a puddle. Go back outside every 30 minutes to an hour and trace where the outside of the puddle is again. Ask your child, “Why is it getting smaller? How?”
Make puzzles out of playing cards by cutting them in half or in thirds. (These cards happen to be in the shape of chicks for Easter.) Check out these other ideas on how to use a deck of cards to make learning fun!
Number Matching with Dice Match the number in each box with the corresponding number on the die. You can make your game with all numerals, all number words, or all dots to match with. I decided to use a mix of the three to see which one B needed more practice with.To add a fine …
Working with shapes and colors while having fun with this simple activity from Live Learn Love. Cut out 3 different shapes in different colors and traced them on a piece of paper. Then, have your child use the mat to match the shapes in similar colors. Visit Live Learn Love to read more about how …