If your kids are just learning to write their numbers it’s a great idea to encourage correct number formation right from the start. These free number formation cards are an easy way to get on top of this! Easy to use These cards make it quick and easy for kids to practice correct number formation. […]
Magnetic Letters: From Beginning Sounds to CVC Words
Using magnetic letters as manipulatives is a fun way to practice literacy. And with these free cards, kids can work on their beginning sounds in order to discover the ‘hidden’ CVC words. You’ll find 15 more letter activities at the bottom of this post so don’t forget to scroll down and check those out! Getting […]
Get Well Cards for Kids
Where are the Get Well cards when you need them? If you ever want your kids to write get well cards, why not keep these filed away so they’re ready to go when the time comes? Four cards to choose from Feeling ruff? Hope you’re better soon. Get well soon. Miss you! Hang in there! […]
Left and Right: Wristbands and Cover It Board Game
Learning the difference between left and right is tricky. Use these wristbands and board game to help your kids get the hang of it! Preparation Print off the game board and wrist bands in either colour or black and white. Cut out the pointer finger and attach it to the game board with a brad […]
Christmas Tree Counting Mats
Practice counting to 10 with these free Christmas tree counting mats. There are options for using only numerals, only objects or numerals and objects together, which makes it excellent for differentiating! Easy preparation Download this activity at the bottom of this post. Print off the pages you want to use onto card. Cut along the […]
My Body Parts Matching Activity
This simple activity is great for reinforcing knowledge of basic body parts, whether kids are reading or not! How to prep Print off the pages you want to use onto card (there’s a boy and girl version plus colour and black and white) Cut out the shapes and and attach the pieces to be used […]
Monster Truck Numbers: Bigger and Smaller
Practicing numbers that are bigger and smaller? These monster trucks clip cards are super quick to prep and use. And if you’d love more monster activities make sure to scroll down to the bottom where there are links to many more great ideas and free resources! How to prepare Download the monster truck clip cards […]
Why Dads Should Read to their Kids #22
Why should dads read to their young children? Because research has shown that it’s incredibly beneficial! Today’s podcast episode focuses on why dads can make such great reading partners for their kids. You can listen to this episode above, listen to it on iTunes or Stitcher, or read the transcript below. Mums see it as an educational imperative In a study […]
Final Blends Word Puzzles: CVCC Words
We have more free word puzzles for you today, focusing on final blends. They are all four letter words with a consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant (CVCC) pattern. Consonant blends Two or three consonants together in a word have to be blended together to get the pronunciation. That is, we smoothly progress from one sound to the next. They […]
Free 2018 Monthly Calendars for Kids
Edit: January to December 2021 calendars are available HERE. Calendars are a wonderful tool for helping kids understand elements of time – and for helping count off days to special events! These free 2018 monthly calendars have 4 different formats so you can choose what suits you best. And if you’d like editable versions there are links […]