Last week I sent out my kindergarten at home literacy packet. It makes me so happy to see so many people using it! I wanted to follow up with a math packet to keep your little ones busy. Before I share the math packet, I want to share a few of my thoughts during this time of school closures. I hope you don't feel pressure to do "school" at home with your kids. While schools are closed and you may be worried your child is falling behind, just remember that we are all in this together. They will … [Read more...]
Kindergarten At Home Literacy Packet
Many of us are now homeschooling our kids due to what's going on in our world today. I know the sudden switch to learning at home is a big one so I want to help you out. I've been working all weekend on a literacy packet for kindergarteners. I just put the finishing touches on it and it's ready to share with you! Last week I shared that my Preschool Alphabet Packet is FREE and so many of you have downloaded it. You can still get it at no cost right here. I wanted to create something … [Read more...]
50 Ways to Spread Kindness During Hard Times
We all go through hard times. Right now, our country is going through a time that unprecedented and a lot of things are unknown. It's so easy to be fearful and anxious. I'm trying my absolute best to find joy and reasons to be thankful each day. Currently, I've been thankful for my family, food in our pantry, a warm home, friends who check in on us, and my church who has been a source of peace and encouragement. I've been working with my boys in finding ways to spread kindness during hard … [Read more...]
Sight Word Guess Who Game
If you have a child learning to read, it's important to do hands-on activities to practice reading sight words! Children learn best through multi-sensory activities so the more activities you can incorporate into your day, the better! I know children love games, so I created a Sight Word Guess Who Game as a fun way to practice sight words. My kids loved the game! Here's how to set up the game: Download the free printable at the end of this post. Print the game on card stock paper. … [Read more...]
School at Home Due to Coronavirus
It seems that COVID-19 has decided to interrupt everyone's lives. Just a week ago I wasn't worried at all about this virus. Now it's all over the news and I'm certain I've gotten an email from every single place I've ever shopped about what they are doing about the outbreak. I know this is affecting so many people and that's extending to so many school closures. After talking with moms who now have kids at home with them all day (aka "suddenly homeschooling") I'm finding that they are worried … [Read more...]
Handwashing Songs for Kids
Now is this the perfect time to review the importance of handwashing with the Coronavirus on the rise and constantly in the news. The number one way to prevent the flu or viruses is through washing hands in warm water with soap for 30 seconds. Teaching kids to properly wash hands isn't always easy. I know my boys always want to rush through washing their hands and spend the least amount of time possible at the sink. One way I've found helpful for better and longer handwashing is through … [Read more...]
Leprechaun Craft with Woven Beard
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner! If you're looking for an adorable leprechaun craft, I've got the perfect one for you! You only need paper and two googly eyes for this craft! Not only is this craft so happy and bright, but it's also a fun project to improve fine motor skills. Weaving the paper in and out is great for improving fine motor skills and it looks really neat when you're done! Supplies for Leprechaun Craft Weave Beard Template Cardstock: orange, brown, … [Read more...]
Concession Stand Addition Problems
It's an important life skill for kids to learn how to add money. Not only do they need to know how to count coins and dollars, but they also need to understand how to add money for math problems. I'm just beginning to teach my 2nd grader how to add money. It's been an easy transition for him to go from learning addition with regrouping to adding money, but the biggest thing to remember is adding in the decimal point and dollar sign. To practice this skill, I created addition math problems … [Read more...]
Money War Game
I've been teaching my 8-year-old how to count coins. As a fun way to practice this, I came up with this fun money war game. It was a blast and it really helped him compare different amounts of coins. I'm excited to share this free printable with you, too! This game is super simple to play. Students will count the coins on each card and determine who has the greater amount. These are American coins and include the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. Money War Game Directions Divide … [Read more...]
Shoe Size Sequencing Task Cards
Knowing how to sequence numbers is an important math skill for preschoolers to work on. I created these shoe size sequencing task cards to practice the skill of ordering numbers. You could use this in a math center, with a small group to check their sequencing skills, or for independent work. Sequencing Task Cards Math Skills These task cards work on these preschool skills: number recognition ordering numbers from least to greatest sequencing following … [Read more...]