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May 19, 2013

Giveaway: Pizza Mania Early Math Game

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I start math education early around here. Most parents do, they just may not realize that's what they are doing. Counting, sorting, and matching games are perfect for teaching valuable skills that will help kids learn more advanced math later on. Pizza Mania from Learning Resources is a great game … [Read more...]

Dough Letters – Early Literacy Activity for Preschoolers

Play-Doh Letters

Sometimes the simplest activities are the ones that appeal to preschoolers the most. This early literacy activity is one that we turn to over and over again because it's always such a hit and it does a great job teaching letter recognition in a hands-on way. A while back I made a laminated … [Read more...]

Preschool Science – How Does a Seed Grow?

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I love science projects for kids that use things we have around the house already. It's a great way to recycle things that would ordinarily be thrown away and it allows you to do some really educational science activities without spending a lot of money. This simple science activity is perfect for … [Read more...]

Preschool Activity – Calendar Concepts for Preschoolers

Calendar Skills

Time is a tricky concept for preschoolers to understand. Developmentally, they are still learning to have patience (although let’s face it, most adults haven’t quite mastered that lesson yet either). Learning the days of the weeks and months of the year is an important skill for preschoolers, … [Read more...]

How to Make a Laminated Preschool Name Tag

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Preschoolers are naturally curious about their own name which is why it is often one of the first things that they learn to write and is one of the first steps in early preschool literacy. Using a laminated name tag for your preschooler can be  a great tool to help preschoolers learn to write their … [Read more...]