Let’s get counting with these space counting mats for addition and subtraction. Add some planets, the sun and a moon and off we go! There are links to 16 more space activities at the bottom of this post so don’t forget to scroll down! Preparing your space counting mats Download this free printable (below). Print […]
Rainbow Fact Families Board Game
I interviewed Dr Elida Laski recently and she was talking about the importance of practicing fact families because of their value to future math success. So I thought I should create a game that would give kids tons of practice. Since today’s focus is rainbows (see all the links at the bottom) it became a […]
Essential Addition Strategies for Young Children
Want to listen to an expert talk about the most essential addition strategies our young children should be learning for future success? You can listen to this episode above, listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher, or read the transcript below. Dr Elida Laski This is episode 10 and today I’m speaking with Dr Elida Laski who is […]
Subitizing When You Only Have A Minute
Subitizing is when we look at a number of objects and instantly know how many there are. It’s an important skill for little ones and this super quick activity…even 20 seconds will do… can really help! This post is part of our When You Only Have A Minute series. Perceptual subitizing This is when we […]
Top 5 Posts for 2015
It’s the end of the year so it’s time for a look back at the posts that readers seemed to need the most! Of course, it’s difficult for newer posts to get on the list because they need more cyber-time to spread their virtues, but we’ll go with the numbers we have for now. And while […]
2016 Free Monthly Calendar
Edit: January to December 2021 calendars are available HERE. I’ve had lots of requests for an early release of the 2016 monthly calendar, so here it is! The other major request over the past 6 months was for the weeks to run from Sunday to Saturday, so I’ve put in the work and now you can choose […]
Greater Than, Less Than Game for Early Learners
This free greater than, less than game has been created for Grade 1 and later Kinder students and focuses on numbers 11-50. It makes a terrific file folder game and comes in both colour and black and white. Pop over to Playdough to Plato to download it for your little ones! Looking for other free […]
50 Free Back to School Kindergarten Printables
It’s back to school time when we’re all on the lookout for new, effective ideas for our classrooms! In this e-book 50 early childhood teachers have come together to make a hugely helpful resource you can download for free from KinderKay’s Store on Teachers Pay Teachers. On every page you’ll find 1 back to school […]
Number Bonds to 10
Knowing number bonds to 10 is hugely helpful for building a solid foundation of mathematical knowledge in younger children. In other words, knowing which 2 numbers make 10. Because this skill can easily be practiced in short, quick spurts, it’s great for our learning when you only have a minute series. We want children to come […]
Safari Counting to 30 Board Game
Do your kids like lions, monkeys and elephants? This counting to 30 board game has a bunch of Safari animal cards directing the players forwards (or occasionally backwards). I created this printable for Beth at 123 Homeschool 4 Me so pop over and download it for some quick counting practice. All you need are counters! […]