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Welcome to Liz’s Early Learning Spot

This site is for teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with children ages 2-7. You will find free printables, hands-on math and literacy activities, emotion and development ideas, arts projects, and short research posts that turn current studies into practical classroom and home strategies.

Browse by topic using the menu above, search the archive in the sidebar, or start with the latest posts below. Most resources are ready to download and use the same day. New and updated posts are added over time, so bookmark a favorite category or check back when you plan your next unit.

What you’ll find here

Math and literacy: counting games, CVC and sight word tools, alphabet charts, readers, and writing prompts.

Social-emotional learning: feelings activities, calm-down strategies, and child development articles.

Creative learning: crafts, music ideas, and seasonal projects tied to early childhood goals.

Research in plain language: monthly summaries with takeaways you can apply right away, often with a free printable.

New on the site: read our guide to ten frame math activities for kindergarten for hands-on number sense games that pair with our number bonds and number line printables.

Ten Frame Math Activities for Kindergarten

May 28, 2026 By: Liz

Ten frame math activities for kindergarten classroom and home

Practical ten frame games for building number sense to 10: fill the frame, make 10, compare numbers, and quick daily routines for teachers and parents. Includes links to subitizing, number bonds, and number line resources.

2023 Free Monthly Calendar for Kids

January 15, 2023 By: Liz

Free monthly calendar printable for kids

Printable monthly calendars sized for young children. Use them at home or in the classroom to practice days, dates, and simple planning skills. Files are free to download and ready to print.

Free 2021 Monthly Calendars for Kids

November 22, 2020 By: Liz

2021 monthly calendar printables for kids

January through December monthly calendar pages designed for young learners. Choose Monday-start or Sunday-start layouts, then download and print for classroom schedules or home routines. Editable versions are also available in the shop.

Free 2020-2021 Monthly Calendars for Kids

July 2, 2020 By: Liz

July to June monthly calendars for kids

School-year calendar set covering July through June. Help children track months, holidays, and classroom events with kid-friendly layouts. Free PDF download plus optional editable files for teachers who want to customize dates or headings.

Free 2020 Monthly Calendars for Kids

November 18, 2019 By: Liz

These free 2020 monthly calendars come in 2 versions: Monday to Sunday, or Sunday to Saturday.

Full-year monthly calendar pack with Monday-to-Sunday and Sunday-to-Saturday options. A simple way to build calendar skills, mark special days, and support early time concepts at home or school.

2D Pumpkin Shapes Spinners

October 31, 2019 By: Liz

What 2D shapes can you see? Match the pictures with their names and properties.

Fall-themed shape spinners that connect pumpkins to 2D shape names and side counts. Covers triangle, circle, square, rectangle, oval, and hexagon. Print, cut, and assemble for a quick geometry center or small-group game.

Addition and Subtraction: Fluency within 5

July 8, 2019 By: Liz

Develop fluency within 5 with these quick and easy board games.

Board games that build addition and subtraction fluency within 5. Strong number sense in this range supports later work to 10 and beyond. Quick to set up for pairs, small groups, or a math warm-up.

Free 2019-2020 Monthly Calendars for Kids

June 11, 2019 By: Liz

These free 2019-2020 monthly calendars are great for kids!

Monthly calendar pages spanning a full school year. Useful for date awareness, scheduling classroom events, and family routines. Download the PDF set or grab the editable version if you want to type in your own labels.

Let’s Read 2 Letter Words!

April 9, 2019 By: Liz

Practice reading 2 letter words with this free easy-to-use board game.

Easter-themed board game for brand-new readers working on two-letter words. Includes consonant-vowel and vowel-consonant patterns so children can practice decoding in short, predictable steps.

Transportation Alphabet Posters

March 25, 2019 By: Liz

Transportation-themed alphabet chart for early learners

Alphabet charts with cars, trucks, planes, and other vehicles. Hang at eye level for letter recognition, sound practice, and writing prompts. Available in color or black-and-white for easy printing.

Free 2019 Monthly Calendars for Kids

November 13, 2018 By: Liz

Free 2019 monthly calendar for kids!

January through December calendar pages with layouts made for young children. Helpful for teaching months, sequencing, and marking important dates in class or at home.

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