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Number Grid Counting Games for Preschoolers

Sometimes math gets a bad wrap. It can be a difficult concept for little learners. It is right or wrong, there is no room for interpretation. Regardless of it’s difficulty, it is an imperative skill for preschoolers to learn. This is why fun, hands on activities are so important. Engaging math activities, like these Number…

Frozen Baking Soda and Vinegar Fizzy Easter Eggs Science Experiments

Introducing chemical reactions need not be complex! It’s as simple as experiencing the fizzy reaction that occurs with baking soda and vinegar experiments. When my kids were toddlers and preschoolers, they LOVED exploring common household items. We would pull out medicine droppers, food coloring, water, jars in various shapes and sizes, and just play! Frozen…

Printable Life Cycle of a Frog Play Dough Mats for Kids

Helping kids discover the wonders of the world and everything in it should be a fun and memorable experience! These Printable Life Cycle of a Frog Play Dough Mats for Kids will help children discover amazing things about frogs! Then, after downloading the play dough mats, be sure to check out the rest of our…

Create Your Own | Easter | Food | Not Grade Specific | Spring

Carrot Rice Krispie Treats for Easter

My great-grandma used to make rice cereal treats. They were sweet, delicious, and well, rock hard. Haha! I can assure you these homemade Easter Rice Krispie treats are NOT my grandma’s Rice Krispie treats recipe! They are an adorable way to celebrate Spring whether you’re in the classroom, at home, or having a little get-together…

Flower and Tree Theme Preschool Lesson Plans

Picking flowers, climbing trees, and swinging from tree branches are all favorite outdoor activities in early childhood. Flowers and trees are also high up on my preschooler’s list of favorite things to learn about. These Flower and Tree Theme Preschool Lesson Plans are full of fun, interactive, and hands on activities that your child will…

Free | Preschool/Pre-K | Printable Activities | Shapes | Spring

Garden Theme Preschool Shape Posters and I Spy Game

Don’t you love it when you find activities and printables for every theme you create throughout the school year?! I know I do! And that is one reason the Garden Theme Preschool Shape Posters and I Spy Game is simply fabulous! Whether your theme is gardening, farming, or something in between, these shape posters for…

Easy Bug and Butterfly Theme Lesson Plan for Preschool

Children are fascinated by bugs and butterflies! I know my preschoolers love going outside and investigating the world and creatures around them. Planning an insect themed unit is a wonderful way to captivate the attention of your preschoolers and work on some fun bug and butterfly themed activities. If you’re looking for activities to teach…

Free Marshmallow Counting Mats for Preschool Numbers 11-20

Once your preschooler has learned how to count to 10, they may be feeling ready to take on more in the wonderful world of math! Learning numbers 11 – 20 is a next great step for children working on counting. We all know learning the teen numbers can be a little tricky, but activities like…

Marshmallow Counting Mats for Preschool Numbers 1-10

When it comes to learning numbers, we know that recognizing what a number looks like is just one of the many skills preschoolers need to practice. Free Printable Marshmallow Counting Mats for Preschool Numbers 1-10 have five different ways to practice each number on each mat! While they are counting, tracing, reading, and writing each…

Printable Marshmallow Kindergarten Subtraction Problems

I seriously cannot think of a better way to help children understand subtraction than with disappearing marshmallows! Of course, those marshmallows must ‘disappear’ into their tummies! The Free Printable Marshmallow Subtraction Problems for Kindergarten is a perfect way to engage young learners while enticing their taste buds. While the marshmallows are certainly the stars of…

Free Marshmallow Addition Math Mats for Kindergarten

It’s so important for young learners to really UNDERSTAND addition and subtraction! They need to SEE it, TOUCH it, SMELL it (sorry, got carried away)! But seriously, hands-on activities in early math are truly mandatory in preschool, kindergarten, and even beyond. Check out the FREE Marshmallow Addition Math Mats for Kindergarten to help support your…

Marshmallow Roll and Count Game for Preschoolers

Snack time is one of my favorite times of the day to sneak in some extra counting practice for preschoolers. There is just something about adding a yummy snack that makes counting that much more fun and entertaining. This Marshmallow Cereal Roll and Count Math Game for Preschoolers is not only educational, but also delicious!…