Monsters are always a good idea when doing art projects for kids, and this one is no exception. What I really love about it is that little artists can create any kind of monster art they like, it all depends on the shapes they choose to cut out. These colourful monsters are the third art […]
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 […]
Art Projects for Kids: Bugs in the Grass!
Today I am starting a new weekly series called Art Projects for Kids and today’s project is Bugs in the Grass! I love doing art projects in the classroom as it has so many benefits: developing fine motor skills, following directions, self-expression, critical thinking, communication and on and on. And when the project is complete […]
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! […]
Back to School: Mapping Our Classroom
Mapping our classroom is a great way to get to know where everything is, and to chat about teacher and student expectations as we head back to school. This activity is super for a whole class activity or for working in small groups. You can incorporate a simple mapping grid if you want, or leave […]
Healthy Eating and Body Image in Preschool Children
Food intake in early childhood is largely dependent on parents, carers and early childhood centres. Do most parents want their children to eat healthily? Absolutely! Does this mean most children have completely healthy diets? Not really! If you want to listen to this post instead you can do that at The Early Childhood Research Podcast. […]
16 Secret Long Vowel Sentences
Are your kids learning their long vowels? These secret long vowel sentences are great for captivating and engaging kids to read and write as they decipher each sentence. This is a free download created for Playdough to Plato, so pop over there to download it! I wish you happy teaching and learning!
10 Cutting Activities for Kids
Learning to use scissors is a tricky task for little hands, but it’s really excellent for developing strength and coordination. There are tons of ways to use recycled paper and magazines for cutting activities but for this post I’ve pulled together 10 free packs from around the ‘net that cover a range of skills levels. […]
Sound Substitution When You Only Have a Minute
Sound substitution is when you take a word then change one of the letters to make a new word. Gaining confidence in sound substitution is excellent for growing readers and writers. It helps children understand how sounds work in words and how they can be manipulated and changed. This skill can be practiced and consolidated […]