Counting Mini-Book

Assorted stickers Coordinating cardstock Chipboard or cardboard Assorted ribbon Hemp, twine or chain Scissors or trimmer Ruler Pencil Marker Eyelet hole punch Adhesive Choose a theme and color scheme. Cut chipboard/cardboard into as many 3″ x 3″ squares desired, to use as pages for mini-book. Cut one piece of cardstock to 4½” x 4½” Center […]

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Duck Pond

This is a fun way to help children identify letters or numbers.   To help children with letter/number recognition, along with taking turns.   Before You Start: • Cut simple duck shapes from yellow contact paper (or laminated construction paper). • Attach each duck to the side of a juice box. • Cut out a […]

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Writing Bags

Here is a fun activity that integrates art, science and language arts.   To introduce color mixing To develop fine motor skills To strengthen pre-writing skills     Have all materials ready: heavy-duty ziploc bags, masking tape and paint.   Have the children pick two primary colors of the paint to put into their bag. […]

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Bread Sculptures

Shape-ly Sculptures   Learn about numbers and letters with these tasty bread sculptures.   • 1 cup water • 1 tsp sugar • 1 Tbsp quick-acting yeast • 1 tsp salt • 2 cups flour • 1 Tbsp oil • measuring cup • wooden spoon • bowl • plastic knives and forks • wooden board • baking sheet • cookie cutters (optional) Preheat the oven to 400ºF.  With […]

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