An important skill for preschoolers to learn is how to count and how to make meaning with numbers. When kids can count objects with meaning, or the ability to match one object to one other object, they have the skill of one-to-one correspondence. One way to practice this is with counting mats. I've created some for an easy, hands-on way to practice this math skill. I hope you'll enjoy them, too! Benefits to Counting Mats hands-on activity for practicing counting works on the skill … [Read more...]
The 5 Senses – Printable Games
Saying our family loves games is an understatement! Any kind of game, we are down. So naturally when I teach my kiddos, my go-to activity for learning is games. We have our fair share of games in the closet, but I really love it when I have a chance to make my own. There are so many projects and experiments out there to teach your kiddos the 5 senses I really wanted to share the games I made for my kids to give you guys another tool to help teach. 1. 5 Senses Board Game Board games are my … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “She”
Happy Friday! Whew! This week was a busy one!! I've been working on some awesome blog content that I can't wait to share with you! But for today, I'm sharing another printable sight word reader. Today's sight word is "she". In this download, there are these 3 booklets: Mother's Day What She Saw Gymnastics Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “she”. They also use words that were learned in previous sight word readers. The child can also use the pictures to help … [Read more...]
How to Teach Phone Numbers
All children need to learn their phone number. If there's an emergency, they need to know how to dial 911. If they need to call their parents, they need to know their mom or dad's phone number. It's not always easy knowing how to teach phone numbers, but I think this hands-on activity is a great one! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's what you need for this activity: paper plates (I used this one) glue stick double-sided tape … [Read more...]
Fall Alphabet Puzzle
Fall is just around the corner! To celebrate, I made a fall alphabet puzzle. This is great for preschoolers or anyone learning their ABCs! This alphabet puzzle is great for many reasons: helps with alphabet recognition and abc order fine motor skills are developed while putting together the puzzle language development happens while talking about the items in the puzzle I created a fall picture for this puzzle so kids can see some of the items that fall represent. … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “That”
Happy Friday! Sorry my post is up later than I hoped! This was our first week of school and we've been busy! Today I'm sharing 3 sight word booklets for the word "that". I hope these are useful to you! In this download, there are these 3 booklets: Pool Party The Garbage Truck What Does That Animal Say? Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “that”. They also use words that were learned in previous sight word readers. The child can also use the pictures to help … [Read more...]
Visual Routine Cards for Before and After School
We start school this week, which means it's back to routines! It can be challenging getting back in the swing of things and can make for stressful mornings rushing out the door. In order to alleviate that, I decided to make visual routine cards for before and after school activities. These would be great to use with children in kindergarten up through 5th grade. In my free printable, I included simple activities that happen in a morning and afternoon routine, such as brushing teeth and making … [Read more...]
Sight Word Reader for the Word “Was”
It's Friday, which means it's time for me to share another set of sight word booklets! Today's sight word is "was" and I have three printable booklets to share with you. One of the booklets is in black and white, to make it easier for printing or to use for coloring. In this download, there are these 3 booklets: The Weather His Feelings Movement Each of these sight word readers focus on the word “was”. They also use words that were learned in previous sight word readers. The … [Read more...]
Sight Word Readers for the Word “He”
A couple years ago, I started sharing sight word readers booklets. I shared 43 of them and used all the sight words on the Pre-Primer list. I've decided to continue sharing booklets, due to multiple requests to add to my collection! Every Friday I will share a new sight word booklet. Today I'm starting with the first word on the Primer list, which is "he". Just like in the past, the printable will include three booklets. The only thing I'm changing is that one of the booklets will be in black … [Read more...]
Number Formation Rhymes for 11-19
A couple years ago, I created printable posters to help children learn how to write the number 0-10. I've been blown away at the response from teachers and parents. Shortly after that, I made lowercase alphabet rhymes, uppercase alphabet rhymes, and shape rhymes! Thank you to all that have downloaded and purchased these rhymes. I'm SO happy to hear how they've been used in classrooms around the world. Today I'm very excited to share with you my number formation rhymes for numbers … [Read more...]