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These hands-on number worksheets are great for teaching basic skills to preschoolers!

These are the kinds of things I’ll get out for my toddler when I’m trying to get something done with my other kids and we’re all sitting at the same table. They are quiet, quick to grab, not TOO messy and don’t require lots of supervision.

A fingerprint heart poem makes such an adorable keesake! This easy heart craft has a printable fingerprint poem for you to download so all you need to add is painty fingerprints!

I hope you all are enjoying your summer! I have been using this time to catch up on the blogs I follow, discover new blogs to follow, and find great ideas on Pinterest! Here are a couple of things that missed my last Inspired by Pinterest post {because I could not get the dang pictures to turn properly...grr} NUMBER ANCHOR CHART I found this great idea on Pinterest {source} This chart will be used when the focus is on teaching specific numbers. I love how lots of different skills are being…

Sorry about the lack of posts, folks. We’re in the middle of potty training over here. More on that soon… But I wanted to share our Pom Pom Snow Globe! It was a great little morning craft activity, and Isaiah … Continued

Fall is here, and it seems that Halloween candy is everywhere! I often go to the grocery store with my toddler and preschooler; and the entire aisles full of candy are hard to avoid. I always try to come up with hands-on educational activities that use everyday objects and foods, like these candy corn preschool activities. When ... Read More about Candy Corn Preschool Activities and Printables

When you have a toddler, it can be hard to find activities that keep them busy and don't involve any prep on your part! These fine motor skills activities aren't just fun to do, but

Help your students practice the alphabet sounds in a fun way! My students love this game and don't realize they're even learning!

FREE 2015-16 bright, whimsical school year calendar. Print in PDF as is or in PowerPoint to add text! From Light Bulbs and Laughter on TpT.

One of my new goals for 2014 with homeschooling my 3-year old is to incorporate activity trays into our learning. My daughter works really well with this type of learning environment so I'm excited to

A great, hands-on early math activity that can be completed independently. Use our free printables to make your own Block Puzzles Busy Bag.

We started school this week! I did not think I was ready, had not finished organizing the school room (dining room), but finishing up this project was a huge motivator for me to just do it. (I debated waiting a week or two until I was "ready." Well, I figured life will go on no matter what, so we might as well jump in.) We have had a great week so far, so I am glad we did! Here is how we are starting our day: This is geared towards Malachi mostly. I started homeschooling when Dylan was in 5K…

Dancing Raisins Science Experiment for Kids - This is such a fun science project for preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade kids. They will be amazed as they see chemical properties at work (science, homeschool, kids activities)

As you may know by now, I love crafts! Not only do they always help our classrooms look cute and inviting, they’re also a great way to practice those tricky fine motor skills. And they involve following directions which we all know can be a challenge 😉 Here are some fun craft ideas for the […]

Summer Reading Adventure: Week 2 - The Rainbow Fish. Fun Rainbow Fish book activities, crafts, and snack ideas!