One of my favorite sayings about math is "number sense can't be taught, but it can be caught." I learned this in a number sense course I took and it stuck with me. The best way for kids to develop number sense and grow as a learner is through lots of practice. You can't teach number sense, but you can develop it. One skill I've been working on with my kindergarten is determining missing numbers. Kids need to learn what comes before and after starting at any number...not just starting at 1. … [Read more...]
Preschool Winter Math Packet
Hello to all my preschool teachers and preschool moms! If you're looking for some fun math activities for preschoolers, I've got something for you! Last fall, I created a fall-themed preschool math packet. I was so happy to see that it was downloaded thousands of times!! I also heard from many of you that the packet was helpful, so I decided to make one for winter! This is a 20-page packet that works on the following math skills: colors shapes comparing sizes counting … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Winter Math Packet
Happy Winter, friends! I hope you're doing well in the new year! Last year, when the pandemic started, I created a spring kindergarten math packet to help with distance learning. I was so happy to see that it was downloaded thousands of times!! I heard from many of you that was helpful, so I created a free packet for the fall and now I'm releasing one for winter! This is a 20-page packet that works on the following math skills: writing and recognizing teen numbers patterns ten … [Read more...]
Fall Math Packet for Preschoolers
I just love this time of year....pumpkins, changing leaves, warm drinks, sweatshirts, campfires...the list could go on and on! Now that school is in full swing, I wanted to share a new fall math packet with you! This 33-page packet includes fun activities to learn numbers, practice counting, and more! In this math packet, you will find practice with these skills: number recognition counting comparing (biggest/smallest) finding differences writing numbers one-to-one … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Fall Math Packet
Hooray for the start of the school year! As a homeschool mom or teacher, you may be scouring Pinterest to find activities for your kindergartener. Today I'm excited to share a kindergarten fall math packet that is FREE and fun for kids! This is a great printable to use with distance learning or supplemental material for kids to learn at home or in the classroom. This math packet focuses on skills kindergarteners learn at the beginning of the school year. identifying numbers … [Read more...]
Appleseed Color & Count
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for more details. Fall is almost here and soon we'll see apples everywhere! Apples come in many colors and forms (apple cider is my favorite!) As I wander the grocery stores and Apple Hill (a local apple tree farm), I can’t help but be in awe of all the colors! There are so many different colors of apples and each one has a slightly different flavor. One of my favorite things to teach with apples is that, although they are all … [Read more...]
Bugs Do-a-Dot Counting Printables
My boys love to learn about bugs! During the preschool years, they were fascinated with any type of bug activity we did. There is something really beautiful and wonderful when you're learning about creation! Since counting and learning about numbers is a skill preschoolers should work on, I put together this Do-a-Dot Counting printable with a bug theme. For this printable, you will need one of the following: Do-a-Dot markers dot stickers markers (you will just color in the … [Read more...]
Digital Counting Activities for Numbers 11-20
It seems that more teachers and schools are moving to digital resources during this time of school closures. Many parents don't have printers, so digital resources are a great way to implement learning at home without paper! I've been learning more about creating resources using Google Slides and Seesaw and it's so fun! Last week, I created some counting activities for numbers 0-10. Today I'm sharing counting activities for numbers 11-20! This resource focuses on numbers 11-20. If you're … [Read more...]
Digital Counting Activities Using Google Slides™ and Seesaw
During this time of school closures, I've been working hard to create resources that are helpful to teachers and parents. I've been creating printable resources, but I know that not everyone has access to a printer. I am just starting to create digital resources, using Google Slides™, right now and I'm thrilled to share my first activity with you. This resource has digital counting activities, which is perfect for the preschool and kindergarten age. The file has 21 slides working on … [Read more...]
First Grade At Home Math Packet
In the last couple of weeks, I’ve shared several free packets to do at home during this time of distance learning. I know that many of you would rather be in the classroom teaching your kiddos, but I hope you've found my at home packets to be helpful! Today I’m excited to share my first grade at home math packet. This packet works on a lot of skills for first grade, but doesn’t cover everything. I did my best to do a variety of activities: Activities included in this packet: … [Read more...]
