Make reading fun this Christmas with these adorable Christmas themed CVC Word Building Mats you can print!
Where I live the snow fall in winter is minimal, but when those fluffy flakes do fall… the celebration begins! The joy and laughter coming from tiny faces is contagious, even when you do get a snowball to the face. When little fingers get too cold, bring them inside and continue the fun with our…
Alphabet Matching Games for Preschoolers Learning to read is so exciting! And what better way to start off learning than with some amazing alphabet activities? Letter matching activities are the perfect way to work on not only identifying the letters of the alphabet, but also finding their matching uppercase or lowercase letter. Free Alphabet Matching…
Learning to read with automaticity takes time, patience, and practice. One of the best ways for children to explore the relationship between letters and sounds is with word building. I created this wonderful, hands-on reading activity to really kick off your winter kindergarten literacy centers with a bang! Your students will love the colorful, winter-themed…
I have an annoying habit. It involves my thought process right before a nice, loooong Christmas break, Spring Break, or even sometimes Summer. I start to think about that day, week, or month when we have to come baaaaack. The thought of empty lesson plans for preschool in winter sends chills throughout my body! That…
Valentine’s activities are a great way to get the attention of young learners! I created Valentine’s Day CVC Word Building Mat for Kindergarten for our students to build decoding and spelling skills all February long! Your students are going to love the cute picture cards, and they will have fun identifying the sounds in each…
Looking for ways to spice up your letter matching activities this winter? Look no further! These alphabet printables feature a fun snowman graphic that will instantly grab your students’ attention. They will love finding each snowman letter to match with its upper/lowercase letter. I also love this free alphabet matching printable because it fits perfectly…
Numbers, letters, shapes, colors! These are all of the topics that come to mind immediately when we think of what we should teach our preschoolers. Teaching social skills may not normally be one of the first topics that comes to mind, but it is one of the most important! Young children need help navigating social…
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…
I love the look of surprise and wonder on children’s faces when you give them an activity that encourages messiness, creativity, or just plain silliness! Snow art activities for kids definitely fall into that category. Your students will be delighted to bring real snow INSIDE and make a colorful MESS (I mean ART)! Add the…
Baking soda and vinegar science experiments are always a huge hit with my preschoolers. No matter how many times we make a volcano erupt, they keep begging to do it again and again. Snow Volcano Winter Science Activities for Preschoolers are a great way to take advantage of the snowy weather and take science learning…
One thing I’ve learned in the wisdom of my years is to embrace what Mother Nature gives us! Rain that doesn’t let up for a week, sizzling hot days without relief, or ten feet of snow that lasts through March. Bring it on! Instead of complaining, teach your kids to get out there and enjoy…
