This Christmas tree push box activity is a great way to work on fine motor skills with your toddler while giving them a Christmas tree they can actually play with! Supplies Needed: Shoebox (Toddler size was perfect, but you could use any size) Wrapping paper Scissors and tape Christmas Tree Printable Glue (I used rubber …
The Away in a Manger Dice Game is a fun dice game for preschoolers that helps them practice counting and filling the nativity scene. It is a free printable that is perfect for Christmas time! Away in a Manger Dice Game How to Play: Download and Print Away in a Manger Dice Game. Roll the …
Christmastime is here! I’m loving doing Advent activities with my daughter these days, and especially being able to share with her the story of Christmas. We haven’t quite jumped into shapes yet, but she is curious about them and loves playing with her shape puzzles. I originally intended this to be a craft …
My 6 year old LOVES to play Plants vs. Zombies video game right now! I have to admit I haven’t played it yet, but I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to sneak in a little learning with Plants vs Zombies activities. Plants vs Zombies Card Game Set up: This Plants vs. Zombies …
Download and print the 5 Little Turkeys Printable Cut out the turkeys and glue them to craft sticks or plastic spoons. Use your puppets to sing or tell the story of the 5 Little Turkeys (below).
This Thanksgiving sorting activity is a fun way to introduce sorting as well as share about Thanksgiving with your child. Be sure to check out the variations to modify it for an older toddler! This Thanksgiving Sorting Printable is free to download, print, and cut. We used them for sorting with my 18 month old …
This is a simple and fun activity to practice matching with your toddler, or use the variations described below to play with your preschooler! Turkey Feather Matching Download Two different turkeys are included depending on the concept you want to practice with your little one. Download, print, and cut out the pieces …
The Turkey Game is perfect for all ages because it can be used to practice almost anything! Download and print the turkey template (below). Cut it out and tape it to the top of an empty tissue box. If you cut around the turkey’s body and leave his feet off it will be the right …
My 2013 Christmas Activity Advent Countdown is targeted towards preschoolers (although toddlers and Kindergartners still enjoy it). B (1st grade) still wants to join us for the countdown after school and during Winter vacation. Although he would be more than happy to do the same countdown with N (and still might), I wanted to give …
I put together a collection of black and white alphabet pictures from A-Z (source: clker.com) to use for alphabet crafts. How to Use the Alphabet Pictures Cut letters out of magazines (or cut words out of magazines and give your child a chance to cut the letters out themselves). Then, glue them onto the …
A fun Halloween game is always needed for classroom parties. Here are four Halloween Games that will be a hit with your little ones. Simple matching games are so beneficial in early childhood development and this Halloween theme game is so much fun for young children! These Halloween Costume cards are a perfect way …
Add a new twist to your play dough fun with these FREE, printable Fall play dough mats! Your children will thank you! There are so many benefits to playing with play dough! sensory experience creativity self expression strengthens hand and finger muscles (Important BEFORE even beginning to hold a pencil!) strengthens wrist movement (Important …