B brought a list of sight words home from school that he is supposed to practice each night. I knew we needed ways to practice sight words besides just reading the list. I made these games (using his word list) to make practicing the words more fun. Game 1 – Sight Word Sticks …
This Leaf Counting Game is the perfect way to welcome Fall while identifying numbers, sequencing, and counting. Materials: 10 leaves (silk or real) and write the numbers 1-10 on them with a permanent marker. First, put the leaves in both hands and throw them up in the air as high as you can. This …
Roll and Draw was a fun game for both of my children. I initially wanted my 2 1/2 year old to experience the game so that she could practice drawing lines in a fun way, but I quickly realized that my 5 1/2 year old had just as much fun with it. Materials: a kleenex …
Looking for a way to beat the heat and have fun indoors? I created this fun balloon game just for that reason. Great responses from all three kids- ages 2 to 10! Materials: 10 balloons, black permanent marker Directions: 1. Blow up 10 balloons. 2. Number them from 1 to 10. 3. Hide the balloons throughout the house- …
If you’re traveling with kids of any age (my biggest little one, M, is almost 5), you know that it really helps to have a few tricks and creative ideas up your sleeve to make the trip enjoyable for the whole family. Recently, we took our longest car trip to date: 8 hours. And let me …
Here are a few funny car games to play while you are waiting somewhere or even while in the car. “Listen for the Mistake” is the name of the game. B loves it and laughs and laughs when we play it. I don’t know what it is about hearing their parents make mistakes, …
I love ice cube tray activities! From one to one correspondence to sorting and counting to games, the possibilities are endless! You can find this ice cube tray at most grocery stores and I really like how many spots it has for these games. For these activities you will also need: dice counters (mini erasers, …
B is really into super heroes right now so I made him this super hero grid game. Feel free to print a copy. Grid games are great for: one to one correspondence working left to right number identification counting How to Play: Roll the die. Put the corresponding number of counters on the mat from …
Follow the Arrows… For this fun and simple treasure hunt activity, cut arrows out of construction paper. Hide an object and place the arrows on the floor leading your child to the hidden object or treasure. We had so much fun with this. After we tried it a few times, B had a turn …
Quick Car Game #3 I’m thinking of a __________. What goes with it? For example: I’m thinking of a garbage truck. What goes with it? (garbage, trash can, etc.) I’m thinking of a flower. What goes with it? (vase, bumble bee, water) I’m thinking of a soccer ball. What goes with it? (goal, player, field)
Quick Car Game #2 If you could be a __________, which one would you be? For example: If you could be a super hero, which one would you be? If you could be an animal, which one would you be? If you could be a color, which one would you be? If you could be …
I’ll do anything to keep everyone happy when we are stuck in traffic or in the car right before nap time. So we have started playing different games in the car. This week I will feature simple games to try with your toddler or preschooler to keep them happy, thinking, and learning in the car. Quick …