Emergent writing is dependent not only on a child’s exposure to literacy activities from birth, but how they engage with those activities on a day-to-day basis. This podcast discusses the four play ‘types’ that researchers have found fit the majority of children and what this means for their learning. You can listen to this episode above, listen to […]
Expressing Feelings on the Farm
Expressing feelings is one of the ways children learn how to deal with their emotions and become more aware of the feelings of others. However, it’s difficult for little ones to intuitively know how to express themselves constructively. That’s why it’s helpful for children to spend time intentionally thinking about different emotions and feelings. This […]
10 Ways to Count with Play Dough
I want to count with play dough! Why is play dough such a winner? Is it the squishyness? The ability to use it to create anything? The fact that we can make it so easily with the hundreds of quick and easy internet recipes? Who knows! All I know is that kids love it. I […]
Matching Colors When You Only Have A Minute
This matching colors clip it wheel is a super fast way for your kids to practice matching colors. It’s part of our When You Only Have A Minute learning activities series that you can download for free. I can hardly believe that this is the first color-specific post I’ve added to the blog! Seems crazy, […]
Simple Christmas Activities for Kids
If you’re looking for quick and easy Christmas activities for your young children, these 4-weeks of plans will save you lots of time! There are 28 activities, all using common items you’ll probably mostly have already. They’re super easy to prepare and your kids will be engaged in creating beautiful keepsakes! (Please note: these are […]
Fall Interactive Book: Little Pumpkin’s Fall Day
Reading to children is really enjoyable, but when they can participate in the storytelling it rises to a whole new level. Little Pumpkin’s Fall Day was written so that kids can participate all the way through and become part of the story, not just the observers. They are the ones moving the main character around […]
Dramatic Play: Lollipop Shop
Dramatic play is an excellent learning tool for encouraging kids to communicate and cooperate and engage in maths and reading without even realising. Besides, it’s tons of fun! This lollipop shop will keep your little ones engaged and all the dramatic play printables you see below are available for free. Lollipops are worth getting excited […]
Under the Sea Rescue: Small World Play
U is for Under the Sea Rescue! This small world play is all about having fun Under the Sea and then thinking about what happens when bits of trash start clogging up the sea creatures’ playground. It’s a terrific activity for introducing environmental issues as well as helping children realise that there’s often something we […]
Back to School: Mapping Our Classroom
Mapping our classroom is a great way to get to know where everything is, and to chat about teacher and student expectations as we head back to school. This activity is super for a whole class activity or for working in small groups. You can incorporate a simple mapping grid if you want, or leave […]
Hands On Weekly Activity Plans: A Review
Today I’m doing something I’ve never done before… a product review. And the reason is because I believe you’ll find these activity plans from Jamie at Hands On: As We Grow hugely helpful and useful. I was not given the product for review, and there are no affiliate links here. I bought the weekly activity […]