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Christmas “Flip” Printable I Spy Games for Kids

A cozy fire place. The smell of sweet cinnamon. The sound of our favorite holiday songs. These wonderful senses of the season always makes my heart happy. There are so many different things that make Christmas special for families. Christmas games for kids are at the top of our holiday list to things to do….

Thanksgiving “Flip” Printable I Spy Games for Kids

Mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie, green bean casserole… yes please! Thanksgiving in my house means the Macy’s day parade on TV, delicious smells, and my kids running around like little turkeys. Then comes the, “when do we eat? I’m hungry!” That’s when I break out the games for the kids and adults. Our Thanksgiving Flip…

Teaching Scissor Skills for Preschoolers

As scary as it may be to teach our children how to use scissors, the skill is so beneficial and all together necessary. Between the ages of 1.5 to 2 years children will start holding the scissors with two hands to open and close. By the age of 3 children can start practicing cutting paper….

Fall Theme Printable I Spy “Flip” Board Game for Kids

Fall is officially my FAVORITE season! I love the chilly weather, the sweet smell of apple cider donuts, and the gorgeous pumpkin colored leaves that blanket my backyard. My kids also love all things fall (especially the yummy food part). As a way to get in the harvest spirit, I have created a I Spy…

10+ Fun Glow in the Dark Activities for Kids

Some of my kids’ favorite books, toys, and clothing choices all have something in common; they glow in the dark. Glow in the dark stars- we have ’em! We even have a glow in the dark party every 4th of July! We are fascinated by the science of things that glow in the dark. How…

Easy DIY Lemon Cloud Dough Recipe

If I could think of one word to describe this Easy DIY Lemon Cloud Dough Recipe it would be…DELICIOUS! No, it’s not edible, but this recipe for cloud dough is smooth, scented, and simply wonderful. Children enjoy using their hands and discovering with their senses through sensory play. The DIY cloud dough with conditioner offers…

Apple “Flip” Printable I Spy Game for Kids

Honeycrisp, pink ladies, yellow delicious, granny smith. The crunch, the juice, the sweetness. It doesn’t’ matter what tree or grocery store you get them from, apples are a favorite fruit of so many adults and kids. My family and I love to head to the mountains in the crisp month of October to pick our…

School Theme “Flip” Printable I Spy Games for Kids

The smell of new box of sharpened crayons is one of the signs of the upcoming school year. Children will fill their bookbags with pencils, glue sticks, 3-ring binders, and character themed water bottles. Some children, and adults, may feel nervous about the beginning of a new school year, however it’s a chance to refresh…

Free School Theme Missing Number Kindergarten Math Printable

Did you pretend to be a teacher when you were younger to your little brother or sister (or stuffed animals in my case)? I remember sitting all of my animals in a row and using my pointer to go over the alphabet or counting to 20. They were the quietest class I’ve ever had! Whether…

Easy Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe for Kids

How does glow in the dark even work? I’ve heard that question before from children, however I’m not even sure myself. Even though we have no idea how it works, we sure love glow in the dark ANYTHING at my house. My kids love wearing glow pajamas at night and having dance parties in their…

Spring Math Activities: Fill in the Missing Numbers

Kindergarten math is filled with opportunities to build a strong foundation. Children will learn to count forward and backward, skip count, recognize sets (subitize), name shapes, write numbers, and MORE! Practicing missing numbers helps improve counting fluency and number formation. This spring-themed math activity is a great way to progress monitor students to see where…

Life Cycle of a Butterfly Printable Diagrams for Kids

Life cycles are so fun to explore with young, curious learners! It feels like a grand reveal when you show them a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis! This printable life cycle of a butterfly diagram brings the process to life and helps kids remember it. This versatile life cycle worksheet diagram can be used to…