Teaching Numbers with Clip Cards

How can I use clip cards for teaching numbers? At some point we all learn that there is a connection between a written number (a symbol) and an amount (a specific number of objects). To adults it seems obvious. Of course 1 means one thing. But, to a toddler or preschooler this can be confusing.… Continue reading Teaching Numbers with Clip Cards

How to Use Building Preschool Printables

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

Math Cube Patterns with Free Printable

Where can I find a printable that will help teach my child patterns? It’s time for the final post in our pattern activities series. If you’ve missed any of our other pattern activities, check the bottom of the post for links to the other activities. Also, check out our store page for activity packs of… Continue reading Math Cube Patterns with Free Printable

Seasonal Sticker Pattern Activity for Preschoolers

How do I teach preschool patterns to my child? I’ve had a fun time coming up with preschool pattern activities, but with Valentine’s Day tomorrow, I really wanted to do something themed. Of course, you can just as easily do this activity with a St. Patrick’s Day theme or a Spring theme; just use different… Continue reading Seasonal Sticker Pattern Activity for Preschoolers

Preschool Journal – Weather and Attendance

Yesterday I wrote about calendar time and how important it is. I mentioned that I have students record the weather and attendance and told you there would be a free printable today! The weather and attendance calendar printable includes a different page for each month September-May. The printable includes a graph to record the weather,… Continue reading Preschool Journal – Weather and Attendance