Disclosure: This post contains links to Amazon. See this page for more details. Do you have pattern blocks? Chances are if you work with preschoolers or kindergartners in any capacity, you do! Pattern blocks are commonly used for math activities and are great manipulatives. They are perfect for making your learning activities more hands-on. Today I'm sharing a spring-themed pattern block printable that is great for math centers and independent work. I love pattern blocks because … [Read more...]
Q-Tip Painting for Numbers 11-20
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. See my disclosure for more details. If you've used my Q-tip painting printables with kids before, I'm sure you know how much they love them! It's a great way to work on numbers as well as fine motor skills. Today I'm sharing a Q-tip painting printable for numbers 11-20. This printable PDF includes 10 pages. Each page has a number that can be filled in with Q-tip painting. At the bottom of each page, there is … [Read more...]
Math Manipulatives for Preschool
Math manipulatives are an important tool for teaching math to preschoolers. They provide a hands-on way to explore math concepts. There are so many awesome math manipulatives out there. I like to use them when I'm teaching math lessons and or use them in centers. Math manipulatives can be something simple, like cotton balls, or you can get higher-quality ones from stores like Lakeshore Learning or Learning Resources. Today I'm sharing my top math manipulatives for preschoolers. These … [Read more...]
Q-Tip Number Painting Activity
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. See my disclosure for more details. Teaching kids about numbers is a lot of fun! There are so many fun activities you can do, including this one! This Q-Tip Number Painting Activity is not only great for learning numbers but also a wonderful way to work on fine motor skills! This printable PDF includes 10 pages. Each page has a number that can be filled in with Q-tip painting. At the bottom of each page, … [Read more...]
Missing Numbers Activity for 1-19
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...]
