These skip counting puzzles are great for kids to practice reading numerals and putting them in order. And they have the added bonus of reminding kids about different kinds of vegetables! Creating your skip counting puzzles Simply download the Vegetable Skip Counting Puzzles (below), print them onto card then cut along the dividing lines. Using […]
Cinderella Readers and Vocabulary Books
Everyone loves a fairy tale! In these free readers Cinderella is off to the ball so grab your wand and let’s go! What’s inside: Cinderella went to the Ball: A Reader in color and black and white. Cinderella Words: A word book in color and black and white. What you’ll need: A copy of this […]
Space Counting Mats: Addition and Subtraction
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 […]
Loving and Teaching Children with Autism: Part 2 #12
Anyone who cares for or is teaching children with autism needs to listen to this interview. There are so many helpful tips, stories and suggestions from this lovely Australian family. You can listen to this episode above, listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher, or read the transcript below. This post contains one Amazon affiliate link. Links from […]
Free April Fools’ Day Readers
These April Fools’ Day readers are great for adding some new vocabulary to your little one’s reading. Are there differences between a joke, a prank and a trick? Use these readers as a catalyst for discussion. April Fools’ Day readers Book 1: Contains words only, in dotted print so children can trace over each letter. […]
Loving and Teaching Children with Autism: Part 1 #11
Do you have a child with autism? Do you teach a child with autism? Listen to this interview for some excellent tips and ideas from this wonderful family! You can listen to this episode above, listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher, or read the transcript below. This post contains one Amazon affiliate link. Education Podcast Network Welcome, it’s […]
Spring Butterflies Alphabet Match
If your child needs some practice matching uppercase and lowercase letters, this pretty spring butterflies alphabet match game will help! How to Prepare Download the Spring Butterflies Alphabet Match printable HERE. Print out the pages. Cut apart the butterflies Then cut each butterfly in half on the line. To make the cards more long lasting […]
Digraphs: Wh- Words When You Only Have a Minute
I’ve been getting lots of requests to add the wh- digraph word wheel to our growing collection, so here it is! This printable is part of a large series of free activities focusing on learning math and literacy when your child only has a minute or two. Wh- Digraph: What you need Download the Wh- […]
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 […]
10 Tips and Tricks for a Great Pencil Grip
Developing confidence and ease as a young writer involves many factors, but one of the most obvious, and most asked about, is that of developing a good pencil grip. Rather than re-invent the wheel, I’ve gathered some helpful posts and videos together that you might find helpful. Don’t forget to download The Pencil Grip Song […]