My seven year-old has been working on learning contractions lately. She learns best with hands-on activities, so I knew we needed a fun activity to teach contractions. To reinforce what she has been learning, I came up with this simple learning activity with plastic eggs. We have used plastic eggs for so many learning activities over […]
Hidden Treasure Math Fact Zap!
Chances are if you have a child in elementary school they have math facts they need to practice at home each week. Flashcards are boring. But there are fun ways to practice math facts with the kids. Since kids love treasure hunts, we decided to mix math facts and a treasure hunt into our very […]
Silly Sentence Printable, Perfect for Wacky Wednesday
Every year, during the first week of March, we have fun celebrating the zany books of Dr. Seuss. Over the years we have done lots of Seuss activities & crafts that have been influenced by his characters and stories. We especially love celebrating our own version of Wacky Wednesday. (Ice cream for breakfast? Yes, please!) This […]
Funtastic Dr. Seuss Math Activities Kids Love
Every March schools around the U.S. celebrate a favorite picture book author, known for his zany stories, silly rhymes, and crazy characters. If you guessed it was Dr. Seuss, you are right! Teachers and librarians will read some of his most-loved books, known for inspiring young students to love reading. They will follow up with […]
Spelling in the Snow
Writing spelling words over and over isn’t fun. That’s why I try to come up with lots of new and fun ways to practice spelling words. This week the snowy weather inspired this spelling word practice for winter. This simple activity is also a fun sight words practice idea. Just use your child’s sight […]
