What matching games for kids teach spatial relations? Will your child be ready for Kindergarten math? This activity will lay the foundation to get him there. The activity is called Building and it teaches spatial relations. Spatial relation is how an object is located in space in relation to another object. Why Use Matching Games… Continue reading How to Use Building Preschool Printables
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Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Where can I find a nice, but inexpensive gift for Mother’s Day? It seems like Mother’s Day always sneaks up on me every year, so this year I was determined to get ahead of the game. I have been searching out and brainstorming a bunch of inexpensive Mother’s Day gift ideas and my list kept… Continue reading Inexpensive Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Easter Matching and Puzzle Printables
Where can I find colorful Easter printables that I can use with my toddler or preschooler? I love all the bright colors that are associated with Easter and spring. Normally I love winter, but since I wasn’t able to ski this past winter, due to being pregnant :), I was more excited than ever for… Continue reading Easter Matching and Puzzle Printables
How to Use Preschool Printables
How do I use these kids printable activities? I am starting a new series called How to Use Preschool Printables. There will be a new post every Friday and each post will highlight a different preschool or toddler printable. It will have instructions for how to use these printables for learning. If you have ever… Continue reading How to Use Preschool Printables
How to Use Montessori 3 Part Cards
How do I use Montessori 3 Part Cards? I have been getting a few questions about Montessori 3 Part cards in the past few weeks so I guess it’s time to write a post about them. :) 3 Part Cards can be a fabulous learning printable, but you do have to know how to use… Continue reading How to Use Montessori 3 Part Cards
How to Make Homemade Playdough Video
How do I make homemade playdough? Making homemade playdough is honestly pretty easy, but if you’re like me, seeing the directions first might be useful. We absolutely love the playdough recipe that I use in this video. There are tons of playdough recipes and everybody has their favorite and this one is my favorite. Why… Continue reading How to Make Homemade Playdough Video
Scripture Alphabet Packets for General Conference
Where can I find an LDS General Conference packet for my preschooler? I started making these scripture alphabet packets way back in April 2013. You can read more about them here and here. For this General Conference I have 3 new packets for you! I know it’s going slowly, but someday I will finish all… Continue reading Scripture Alphabet Packets for General Conference
5 Montessori Tray Ideas with a Video of Each
How do I set up and teach a Montessori inspired tray for my toddler? When I first started doing tray work with my toddler it took a lot of trial and error as I figured out how to put together trays and as I learned how to teach those trays. Hopefully I can cut out… Continue reading 5 Montessori Tray Ideas with a Video of Each
Use Kid Tweezers for Fine Motor Growth and Development
How do I keep fine motor activities exciting for my child? I had these kids tweezers on my list of things to buy for tot school for a long time, but I kept dragging my feet. They were just a little bit more expensive than I thought they should be, plus I just wasn’t sure… Continue reading Use Kid Tweezers for Fine Motor Growth and Development
Uppercase Letter Formation Prompts Video
How can I teach my child to form uppercase letters? Today’s video is uppercase letter formation. If you missed my first letter formation video be sure to check that out to see why and how to teach letter formation. Also check out my lowercase letter formation video for the lowercase letter formation prompts. Here is… Continue reading Uppercase Letter Formation Prompts Video