Last week, the missing numbers cut and paste worksheet I created was a huge hit with Little Bear. I decided to repeat the idea, but use letters instead. This cut and paste page has much smaller squares (which was part of the reason Little Bear liked it so much), but Little Bear still enjoyed it.… Continue reading Missing Letters Cut and Paste Activity for Preschool
Category: Letters
Memorize Bible Verses, Sight Words, Colors, and More
Several months ago I was looking for a way for Little Bear to memorize the Articles of Faith and I came across an amazing scripture memory system. The system is from Simply Charlotte Mason. Check out her scripture memory system post with complete instructions, a video, and even some printable divider cards with tabs. Basically,… Continue reading Memorize Bible Verses, Sight Words, Colors, and More
When to Teach What: A guide for colors, shapes, letters, and more…
A few weeks ago, a reader asked us to do a post about when to teach certain things. Let me start by saying that I could have made this post a LOT longer than it is. I tried to keep it short and sweet and stick to the things that parents most often have questions… Continue reading When to Teach What: A guide for colors, shapes, letters, and more…
Learn How to Write Letters with Sensory Activities
Preschoolers can learn how to write letters in many different ways, but my favorite way to teach letter formation is through sensory experiences. To do this, you will need several different materials. First, you will need a letter formation prompt sheet. You can use the one designed by me or you can find another one… Continue reading Learn How to Write Letters with Sensory Activities
Puffy Paint Letter Cards: Montessori Sandpaper Letters Alternative
It seems like there is a huge Montessori movement right now and honestly, it’s for a good reason. Plenty of Montessori materials and ideas are extremely helpful for young children. A very popular material is a set of sandpaper Montessori letters. Sandpaper letters are great because they give a tactile experience to learning the letters.… Continue reading Puffy Paint Letter Cards: Montessori Sandpaper Letters Alternative
Christmas Tree Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Decorating a Christmas tree is always one of my favorite things to do during December. We had so much fun decorating our tree, I wanted to extend the activity a little bit by creating a Christmas tree activity for each of my boys. I created this Christmas tree letter match so Little Bear could “decorate”… Continue reading Christmas Tree Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Nativity Word Cards Activity
We have been so much fun this December making Christmas candle holders, pretzel hugs, and playing candy cane math. I love making Christmas time an extra special time. However, with all the excitement of toys and ornaments, I really want my children to remember the true meaning of Christmas. We have been doing our Christmas… Continue reading Nativity Word Cards Activity
Feed the Man Letter and Sight Word Activity
A little while ago, I found this AMAZING idea called Feed the Monster from Allison at Train Up a Child. Her oldest son had to read his sight words one at a time and then he got to “feed” it to a milk jug monster that he had previously made. It sounded like such a… Continue reading Feed the Man Letter and Sight Word Activity
Flat Marble Alphabet
A little while ago I spent the day making a flat marble alphabet. What is a flat marble alphabet you ask? Have you ever seen those awesome magnets made from those clear flat marbles that you can buy from the dollar store? It’s like that, but without the magnet. Still don’t know what I’m talking… Continue reading Flat Marble Alphabet
ABC Chart Part 2 – Preschool
Do you have an ABC Chart with pictures that you are really excited about? Not yet? Earlier this week I had a post about how to make an ABC Chart. You can also download the ABC Chart I use. Are you confused about how exactly to use an ABC Chart? Read on, my friend, read… Continue reading ABC Chart Part 2 – Preschool