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How to Make Rainbow Spaghetti for Sensory Play

Don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a rainbow that didn’t cause me to pause for a moment: whole, half, bright, dim, there’s just something about the magic inside a rainbow. And it’s the perfect theme for exploring colors with preschoolers! Learn how to easily make rainbow spaghetti for sensory play, then take the…

Earth Day STEM Baking Soda and Vinegar Reaction for Kids

Celebrating Earth Day with kids can be as simple as an earth day craft bird feeder or as involved as planting trees! I prefer a middle-ground where we can engage in a fun science experiment while also covering the special holiday on April 22 that many may never have heard of. The Earth Day STEM…

St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle DIY for Preschoolers

Looking for meaningful ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Even if you’re not Irish, it’s hard to avoid the glittery green holiday that sort of perks up a sometimes ‘blah’ month. Celebrating with kids is fun because they’re just learning traditions, vocabulary, and tall tales associated with the fun holiday. This St. Patrick’s Day sensory…

Easy DIY Leprechaun Trap for Kindergarten

Oh, those sneaky little leprechauns! As a parent and a teacher, I find St. Patrick’s Day fun hard to resist! I’ve seen it all, from green toilet water to leprechaun footprints going up the walls of classrooms. It’s not hard to engage children with these mysterious little creatures, and if I’m being honest it’s super…

Animal Theme “Flip” Printable I Spy Game for Kids

You’re probably familiar with the bestselling I Spy series of books by Jean Marzollo. There seems to be one on every single topic imaginable and kids tend to LOVE them! In fact, I love them, too! I’m thinking it’s appropriate at any age to practice and improve visual scanning skills. I wanted to create a…

Easter “Flip” Printable I Spy Game for Kids

I am really excited to celebrate Easter this year with my three kiddos! My youngest is old enough now that he can walk around with a basket, spotting and collecting colorful eggs. His older brothers promised him they would help him fill his basket for the Easter egg hunt this year, but I know his…

Transportation Theme “Flip” Printable I Spy Game for Kids

Planes, trains, and automobiles might be the first things that come to mind when thinking about transportation, but there are a few more for children to explore! How about bikes, blimps, boats, and busses?! This engaging activity for preschool and beyond is an excellent way to explore all modes of transportation, learn new vocabulary, and…

Free Printable Number 9 Worksheets for Tracing and Number Recognition

The bulk of Kindergarten math instruction is, simply, numbers! They are the foundation for everything else that comes next, right? Adding, subtracting, comparing, and more. But every preschool and kindergarten teacher knows that number recognition activities are anything but simple! It requires time, patience, repetition and variety. I made the Free Printable Number 9 Worksheets…

Free Printable Number 8 Worksheets for Tracing and Number Recognition

The bulk of Kindergarten math instruction is, simply, numbers! They are the foundation for everything else that comes next, right? Adding, subtracting, comparing, and more. But every preschool and kindergarten teacher knows that teaching “numbers” is anything but simple! It requires time, patience, repetition and variety. I made the Free Printable Number 8 Worksheets for…

Free Printable Number 7 Worksheets for Tracing and Number Recognition

The bulk of Kindergarten math instruction is, simply, numbers! They are the foundation for everything else that comes next, right? Adding, subtracting, comparing, and more. But every preschool and kindergarten teacher knows that teaching “numbers” is anything but simple! It requires time, patience, repetition and variety. I made the Free Printable Number 7 Worksheets for…

Superhero “Flip” Printable I Spy Games for Kids

Are you team Marvel or team DC? Maybe both? Maybe neither. I have three young boys at home and they love all things superheroes (sometimes the villains too). Whether your favorite superhero can speed through the water, turn green when angry, or fly around in a red and gold suit, we all can agree that…

Button 2D Shapes and Colors “Flip” Printable I Spy Games for Kids

Have you ever wondered why kids love to play “I Spy“? In fact, it’s even fun for adults! It must be the thrill of the search. For me, it’s fun to hear how kids’ clues evolve over time, becoming more complex as they gain language and problem-solving skills. The Button 2D Shapes and Colors “Flip”…