Tag: Kindergarten
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Alphabet tracing sheet
If you’re looking for a fun and helpful way to help your preschool and kindergarten students (and kiddos!) learn their letters, look no further than alphabet letter tracing sheets! Alphabet tracing sheets are a great way to reinforce letter learning, as kids can see how to write each letter in a variety of fonts and…
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Preschool money worksheets
Money is a part of our everyday lives. Starting to teach children about money while they are young will set them up with important financial literacy skills that they will use throughout their lifetime. When it comes to teaching preschoolers about money, there are a few basics that they should learn. Coin recognition and counting…
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Kids craft storage
For kids, craft projects can be one of the most enjoyable and memorable parts of their day because they can express themselves, and for some, it also means a chance to make a mess. But as a parent, you want to try and limit the mess, help craft areas look presentable, and make it quick…
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Kindergarten math word problems
Is it time to introduce kindergarten math word problems? Math word problems use sentences to describe a mathematical problem rather than numerals. At the kindergarten level, math concepts are mostly taught through play, which is supplemented by purposeful teaching. Here are some engaging ways to introduce kindergarten math word problems to your child that go…
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Sight word sentences
Last month, we looked at when to teach sight words and where to begin. The next step is to move on to small sentences of sight words. Let’s have a look at sight word sentences for emergent readers! Learning sight words is an important step in literacy development because much of the text we read…
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How to teach sight words
Getting ready to teach your pre-K or Kindergarten students how to read sight words? If you’re looking for some ideas about sight word instruction, you’re in the right place! To teach sight words, start by choosing a list of sight words such as the popular Dolch Sight Word List. Print out the list and consider…
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When to teach sight words
Is your little one getting ready to enter preschool or kindergarten? Then this is a great age to try teaching them sight words! Sight words are most commonly introduced at the preschool level when children are approximately four years old. A preschooler’s first 40 sight words generally include small numbers (one, two, three), primary colors…
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Prepositions of place for kindergarten
Prepositions are the words that go along with or introduce nouns, pronouns, and noun phrases, and describe the time, place, location, direction, or relationship with another item. Prepositions of place are especially important in kindergarten as kids learn to interact with the expanding world around them. Keep reading for some great resources that will help…
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Time capsule ideas
Time capsules can be a delightful activity to do with your children. From the assembly of the capsule to burying it to the unearthing of it, your kids can enjoy themselves and add perspective to their lives. When making a time capsule for children, include long-lasting keepsakes and photographs that they will remember in a…
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Early literacy tips
What exactly is “Literacy,” anyway? Usually, when we think of literacy, we think about reading, right? There’s a lot more to it… But setting your child up for success in their early literacy learning doesn’t have to be tough. So, here are some tips to get you started in the early years! Reading skills &…
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kindergarten readiness checklist
Summer is nearing its end and fall is quickly swooping in… Which means children are excitedly (and/or nervously) preparing for their first day! For many, this is also their first time getting to go to elementary school. Getting your child ready for entering Kindergarten is an exciting but daunting task! So, how do you set…
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Montessori
This post talks all about the Montessori Method: Self-direction, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. These are the philosophies that Montessori classrooms and Montessori-friendly homes and parenting styles are centered around. If you’re wanting to learn more about the Montessori method, or are wondering if it makes sense for your family to adopt this style of…
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Fire truck coloring pages
Are you looking for a cute fire truck coloring page for your little ones? Here are some free fire truck coloring pages that you can print! Below are lots of great coloring pages for young kids. The last few are a bit more intricate, so if you have older kids I’d start there! Plus, they…
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T-Rex coloring pages
Are you looking for cute tyrannosaurus rex coloring pages for your little ones? Here are some free t-rex coloring pages that you can download and print! They are perfect coloring sheets of the most famous dinosaur. Kids of all ages love these dinosaurs. But first, did you know we have a printables shop? How to…
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Sunflower coloring pages
Are you looking for a cute sunflower coloring page for your little ones? Here are some free sunflower coloring pages that you can print! They are the perfect coloring pages for summer! When I think of summer, I always think of bright flowers… And love to imagine myself in a sunflower field, where bright yellow…
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Outdoor physical education for kids
Nature provides one of the best classrooms for children. From physical literacy to art, the options for learning outdoors are limitless. Today we are focussing on some great ways to teach physical education to kids over the summer break, no matter their age! This article will discuss the following: What is Physical Literacy? Why is…
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Pinecone kids ornament
This pinecone Christmas tree ornament is a fun activity for arts and crafts time. Just glue some pom poms onto a pinecone with tacky glue. Easy, peasy, and fun! You can hang them on the tree or display them as pine cone Christmas trees themselves. Supplies for pom pom pinecone kids ornament Here are the…
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Melted crayon ornaments
These melted crayon ornaments are such a fun DIY Christmas ornament craft for kids to do during the holidays! They turn out really cute (and don’t take a lot of effort). All you need is some crayon wax from leftover crayon ends and a glass ornament! Here’s how to make your own melted crayon ornaments.…