FFG: Bug Jar (Early Math)

Using materials from Take It To Your Seat Math Centers (K-1) from Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (just this activity is available for download for just a few dollars as well),  some extra bugs that I’m sure I downloaded on 4share.com, but can’t find now, contact paper to “laminate” and improve durability, and markers to decorate, I […]

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Sesame Street Celebrates 40th Anniversary

    Just in time for Sesame Street’s big 40th anniversary, KOCH Records and Sesame Workshop are proud to present the Sesame Street: Old School – Volume 1 music collection, a collectible reissuing of three early Sesame Street albums. This new CD collection features three classic albums – “The Original Cast Record”, “Big Bird Sings”, […]

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Pumpkin Sun Catcher

  It’s Fall. So, my kids are starting to spend more time indoors. That doesn’t mean you can’t let a little sunlight in. You can create this simple Pumpkin Sun Catcher craft with just a few supplies. Sun Catchers are a great way to let kids decorate windows and still let the light of day […]

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A is for Apple

All About Apples   You probably have several apples in your house right now. What follows are easy ideas for apple fun and learning. Use a cool apple tool. The right equipment can make all the difference when cooking with your kids. The Peel Away from Back to Basics is a big hit with children. […]

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Counting Worms

File Folder Apple Printables Green Pipe Cleaners Hole punch Zip-top Baggie     Print out the apple pictures.  Using a hole punch, make the appropriate number of holes in each apple (from none to 10). Glue the apples to the file folder.  Cut pipe cleaners into short lengths, and bend them to create worms (yarn […]

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File Folder Activity, Numbers 1 – 10

File Folder Activities are a convenient way to help toddler and preschool age children learn concepts. File folders are portable, store easily in a filing box, and provide a compact learning space. You can make several different kinds of file folder activities and simply pull them out when you are ready to use them.   […]

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Preschool Math: Early Counting

Today is a little preschool activity that involves early counting.   Cut up several pieces of cardstock (according to the size of your pieces) and number them 1-6 (or 1-10 or 1-20). Lay them out in a grid pattern. Gather the pieces you will use from around the house. It is preferable that your pieces […]

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Make Your Own Geoboard

  a wooden board (I got mine from Michaels & it is sanded with beveled edges for about $2) black spray paint pony tail holders lots of push pins graph paper pen/pencil hammer     Spray paint the board and let dry.  Using a pencil, mark off a grid template, about 1.5” apart on your […]

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