If you want a quick, editable activity for practicing sight words, this spinner is a simple but effective idea! Even if your child just has a spare 30 seconds before heading out the door they can use this to practice a couple of sight words. When you only have a minute This activity is part […]
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- […]
Matching Colors When You Only Have A Minute
This matching colors clip it wheel is a super fast way for your kids to practice matching colors. It’s part of our When You Only Have A Minute learning activities series that you can download for free. I can hardly believe that this is the first color-specific post I’ve added to the blog! Seems crazy, […]
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 […]
Digraphs: Th- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Digraphs occur when we put two sounds together to create one new sound. Actually, ‘th’ is used 2 ways… without sound as in ‘think’ and with sound as in ‘them.’ This word wheel focuses on quiet th- words. This activity is part of a series of free literacy and math printables to have on hand […]
Digraphs: Sh- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Normally I only do 1 post each month for our when you only have a minute series, but since posting the digraph ch- last week, I thought it should be quickly followed up with sh- words. So here is a free sh- word wheel for your kids to enjoy! What you need You’ll need scissors […]
Digraphs: Ch- Words When You Only Have a Minute
Digraphs are formed when 2 letters come together to make 1 sound and they’re important to grasp confidently. For this month’s When You Only Have A Minute printable we’re focusing on ch- words. What you need Download this free Ch-Words printable. You’ll also need scissors and a brad / split pin / paper fastener to […]
Addition to 20 When You Only Have A Minute
We can never get too much practice at basic addition to 20. Using small snippets of time can be especially helpful for children who feel overwhelmed or stressed with sitting at a table attempting question after question. This activity is part of the ‘when you only have a minute‘ series, learning tasks that can be accomplished […]
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 […]
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 […]