Marshmallow geometry is a fun way to teach the names and characteristics of 2D shapes including triangles, rectangles and squares. Kids love having the chance to build 2D shapes with food and grown ups love watching children practice important math skills. It’s a win-win! For a printable version of this activity, hop over and grab our popular…
Digraphs and blends tend to trip up new readers. Just when kids finally have their letter sounds down, out pop tricky letter combinations that change those sounds. Oy! This digraph and blend chart is a helpful way for students to keep letter clusters straight once and for all. Grab your copy below and then hop over and…
My recently turned four year-old loves to get glammed up by making her own jewelry. With the 4th of July approaching, we thought making some patriotic patterned bracelets, which is such a great fine motor activity, would be appropriate for the upcoming festivities. Have some fun and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member…
Whether lines are straight, thin, dotted or thick, they are the beginning of fun shapes like circles, squares and rectangles. This art project is perfect for scissor cutting skills and combines literacy with art when paired with the book When A Line Bends… A Shape Begins by Rhonda Gowler Greene. The simple step-by-step makes the activity…
If you’re teaching kids about diphthong (two letters that make one sound like OI in the word “coin”), these free clip cards are a must-try literacy center or word work station. They’re easy to prep and fun to play! For more word work, check out our Editable Word Work Games in our shop! Getting Ready…
These bright, hands-on digraph wheels make a wonderful literacy center focused on learning common digraphs such as CH- and SH-. For more fun with words, check out our best-selling Editable Sight Word Games for endless fun! Getting Ready To prep for the activity, I began by printing the digraph wheels on cardstock to give them…
These magic fizzing popsicle paints are an awesome kids’ science project for all ages. One hot day a few weeks ago, I pulled out a batch of the magical popsicles from our freezer and invited my 4 year-old daughter to start painting. She was thrilled when her masterpiece began fizzing! Ready to make your own…
Learning 3D shapes just got WAY cooler! These engaging, hands-on 3D shape activities teach kids about cones, cubes, cylinders, hemispheres, hexagonal prisms, pyramids, rectangular prisms, spheres and triangular prisms. They’re great to use as math centers or math lessons in kindergarten, first grade or second grade. Grab your pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay…
Place value is a tricky concept for most kids, so I have been pulling together lots of hands-on place value activities, including this super fun place value game, to make all of that hard work fun for my five year-old. Just like the Place Value Concentration game, this freebie is a motivating way to help…
What will reach the top first?! This summer math game will have your kids counting, graphing and comparing. It’s perfect to play outside on a warm summer day or to add some summer inside your classroom at a math station. Scroll down and grab your graphing freebie! Looking for more math fun? Check out our…
We love learning games that let us roll dice and we love to color. This roll and color shapes game is the best of both worlds! The motivating 2D shape game is perfect for preschoolers and early kindergarteners who need to build confidence in recognizing and naming their shapes. It is sure to be a hit with…
Looking for a quick prep Veteran’s Day activity for preschool or kindergarten? These free handwriting sheets give kids practice writing and sounding out the letters V and P. Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you…
Looking for a fun way to encourage your students to STICK to learning this summer?! With this fun and easy summer writing activity, students brainstorm personal goals to help them to stay engaged and maintain their growth. Scroll down to grab your freebie! Looking for more ways to get your kiddos into writing? Check out…
Let’s face it: shapes have funny names. And learning them takes most kids lots of practice. This playful pumpkin shape match up is an easy way to add a big dose of fun to your shape centers this fall. Snag the freebie below and then hop over to grab our super fun Pattern Block Mats…
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the un-BEE-lievable school year we have had! This end of the school year craftivity is a perfect way to reflect on a great school year while practicing some brainstorming and writing skills. Plus it makes an adorable bulletin board for the hallway! Scroll…
Looking for a simple way to keep kids writing this summer?! Whether you’re a parent hoping to battle summer slide or you’re a teacher who wants to keep kids learning over the break, our free summer journals are the perfect solution. Grab your copy below! Then, for more writing fun, snag our Writing Center Starter…
With summer just around the corner, my students are counting down the days until break. This long e sunglasses activity were the perfect way to keep my kids excited about practicing the long e sound even with summer break rapidly approaching. Scroll down to grab the freebie, then hop over and check out our Vowel Team…
Back to school is all about procedures, procedures and more procedures! As teachers, we know that establishing a smooth running classroom takes time and effort but leads to a MUCH more successful school year. Classroom jobs are one of my favorite ways to involve my students in the day to day of running a class….
Alphabet recognition is an important skill for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. This School and Bus Alphabet Match is a fun way to work with uppercase and lowercase letters when heading back to school this fall. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting Ready…
This sweet ice cream writing craftivity is a perfect way to work on writing skills this summer! Scroll down to grab your freebie then hop over and grab our Writing Center Starter Kit for more writing fun! Getting Ready I printed the writing craftivity prep sheets out on both plain paper and colorful printer paper…
This motivating counting game is a playful way to practice numbers from 1 to 50, adding on, skip counting and early addition. Plus, as a big bonus, kids can color it to make a patriotic American flag! When they’re done, grab our Number Formation Pack for more counting fun! Summer is approaching quickly, and with it…
I love using ten frames with my students because they’re such a fun way to help them understand what numbers REALLY mean. This super sweet ice cream ten frame match has children match number and ten frame cards from 0-20. It’s the perfect math activity to use with young learners this summer! Then, for more…
In just a few minutes every day, you can help kids have an easy and smooth transition to kindergarten. These alphabet clip cards are a hands-on way to make upper and lowercase letter matching fun for preschoolers. Print your freebie and then check out our awesome Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack for more learning fun for your…
These free pumpkin count and clip cards are a fun way for preschoolers and beginning kindergarteners to practice number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, counting and fine motor skills. They’re a perfect addition to any Halloween or fall unit, as well as our Number Formation Pack! Getting Ready I printed the pumpkin cards (below) on cardstock to…
Do your kids love the Peanuts movie!? Even if they’ve never seen it, these characters are loveable the first time you meet them. We’ve created fun and educational Peanuts movie activities for kids featuring these classic characters! Grab your little learner and get ready to have some fun with these sweet characters! For unlimited access…
This fun and surprisingly simple sight word game was one of my kindergarteners’ hands-down favorite ways to practice reading common words. I hope Showdown becomes a well loved sight word game for your kids, too. And if you’re in need of more inspiration, make sure to grab our best selling 32 EDITABLE Sight Word Games so you get everything…
Learning letter sounds is no easy task, but there are few things more exciting than when kids start down the path of learning to read. Letters and sounds are a huge part of that journey so we love playing fun games to help us practice! These beginning sound match cards are the perfect addition to…
This free Math Fact Memory Game is a fun way to introduce addition and subtraction to preschoolers or kindergarteners! Just be prepared. Once they get a handle on these facts, they will be begging you to make harder cards. Grab your copy of our Math Fact Memory Game below. Then, for more math fun, check…
Fall is the perfect time to put a little pumpkin twist on learning. These adorable pumpkin ten frame sheets are a colorful, hands-on way to practice the numbers 1 to 10. Just grab an orange crayon or marker, print the pages and you’re ready for some fun fall math. For more math fun, check out…
Regardless of where children are in their writing development, they love showing off their skills. These writing journals for toddlers and preschoolers are easy to put together and are sure to keep young kids telling stories and practicing their writing skills in the most genuine and natural ways. You’ll love hearing what they create and they’ll love telling…
As kids learn letter sounds they can start putting those sounds together to read words. This super simple word slider is an awesome visual showing them how to do just that. It’s one of those teaching tricks you’ll never want to forget. For more reading fun for your beginning reader, check out our Emergent Readers Bundle in our shop! Getting…
QR (or Quick Response) codes are a great way to make learning more engaging for kids at school or at home. Children love solving math problems and then scanning the QR codes to see if their answer is correct! For example, it makes a great skip counting activity! These free skip counting QR codes are…
As much as we may hope that our children will always love reading, the reality is that many kids need a little encouragement. So… how can we motivate reluctant readers? Try these four easy tips and then request an invite to my 4 week course, The Reading Roadmap, so you can get the proven, ready-to-deploy…
Wondering what your soon-to-be kindergartener needs to know before the first day? As a kindergarten teacher, I spent many days leading up to the start of school calming parents’ anxiety about their child’s transition. Not knowing what their child REALLY needed to know was unnerving. What does kindergarten readiness mean anyway? To ease their uncertainty, I…
Guest post by Kindergarten and Preschool for Parents and Teachers. Young children learn with hands-on exploration using their five senses and movement. Of course you want them to learn to read, but do their eyes glaze over when you try to interest them in flashcards? Enter: a letter sound activity that requires movement and action!…
A friend of mine recently introduced me to the brilliant concept of busy bags. The premise is simple: make several reusable activities that will entertain your child. Store them in Ziploc bags and grab a few when you’re running out the door to go to the doctor’s office, restaurant or airport. By spending a…
rab I’ve heard that good things happen in threes and that is definitely true of this three-part busy bag series. Boy Mama Teacher Mama and I teamed up several weeks ago to give away six printable kindergarten busy bags: 3 that work on literacy skills and 3 that focus on math. So far, we have…
These playful robot write and wipe addition cards are a motivating way to help kids learn how to write and understand addition problems. The print and play activity is perfect to use as a math center or STEM box. For more math fun, check out our Place Value Cover Up in our shop! Getting Ready…
With the summer half over by now, places like Pinterest are flooded with back to school checklists and quizzes to determine if children are ready for kindergarten this fall. Scattered among those checklists and quizzes are questions about pencil grasp development. They all seem to ask, “Does your child have it, or not?” To ensure…
Pencil grasp development begins long before children are ready for formalized writing. It begins even before even the first coloring and scribbles are put to paper, before the one you, as a parent, so proudly hang on the fridge. In fact, you might be surprised to find that pencil grasp development begins when children are babies;…
These 25 American-themed activities for kids include engaging math, science, literacy and crafts young patriots will love. If you’re in need of a little red, white and blue inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Kids will go crazy over these 4th of July activities and we think you will too. Want more fun activities!? Become a VIP Plato Pack member so you…
If your kids are into cars, this STEM project is a must-try. Engineers in training will love designing, building and racing their own K’nex race cars! It’s the perfect STEM project for your child’s inner engineer. Then, when you’re done building, head on over to our shop and check out our Epic STEM Challenges for…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Pencil grasp development in preschoolers is a complex topic. Acquiring the correct pencil grasp is one of the most important physical skills children develop and most of that takes place during the preschool years. Children transition from holding a pencil with a very crude grasp to something that nearly resembles a more advanced,…
Whether you’re brand new to story stones or you’re an absolute pro, this camping themed variety is a must-try. The colorful art project doubles as an inspiring way to get kids writing! Check out the step-by-step below and then download the Writing Center Starter Kit in our shop! Getting Ready To prep, I gathered my supplies:…
Whether you’re a fan of bright, bold colors or you prefer minimalist neutrals, we’ve got you covered. These 20 classroom tours include something for everyone. Find a favorite and then click through to check out all of the inspiring details. And speaking of starting the school year off right, snag our Writing Center Starter Kit so you…
What’s better than ice cream on a hot summer’s day?! Ice cream with a little kids’ science sprinkled on top, that’s what! This deliciously fun ice cream in a bag is so simple. It’s one of our favorite treats to make while camping. With a few common ingredients and a little muscle, you too can enjoy…
Sunshine and sidewalk chalk make for very fun summer days! If your child is learning to skip count (2, 4, 6…), these fun sidewalk chalk skip counting activities are a must try. They’re a great way to enjoy the sunshine and get in some fun math practice before school starts again. For more number fun…
Hot summer days are ideal for this fun kids’ science activity: making a solar oven pizza! Teaching your child how to build a solar oven requires a ton of glueing, but the result is worth every minute of prep. Little scientists and pizza fans will beg, “More please!” as they learn about solar power in this awesome…
My family and I love taking summer trips to popular spots, but with crowds comes increased potential for getting lost. These four tricks for learning phone numbers are a fun way to make sure kids are ready just in case they need it. Hopefully they never will, but it’s best to be safe. And speaking…
This seashell vowel team sort is a motivating way for students to practice their long vowel sounds this summer! Scroll below to grab the freebie and then jump over and snag our Vowel Team Centers in our shop! Getting Ready The prep for this vowel team sort was very simple. I printed the vowel team pails…
Looking for a fun long vowel activity for kids? These secret summer sentences give kids plenty of practice reading and writing words with long vowels including -ay, -ee, -igh and -oa. Children will love solving the mystery words and you’ll love that they’re getting lots of long vowel pattern practice. For more vowel practice, check out our Vowel Team…
If there is one thing my kiddos (and I) don’t like about summer, it’s having to slather on sunscreen. But after this low-prep, super simple kids’ science experiment showed us just how important sunscreen actually is, none of us are complaining about the inconvenience. It was a good lesson learned in more than one way! For more…
Have you ever wondered how green leaves can turn brilliant orange, yellow and red?! With this simple chromatography activity, you can see just what gives leaves their amazing fall colors. It’s a perfect kids’ science experiment for fall. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab our 30 Science Experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus a…
Summer is almost here which means that it’s the perfect time to add some beach-themed literacy and math activities to your centers! If you’re looking for some more serious fun this summer, grab our Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! And the best part about these summery centers is that they’re all FREE! Beach-Themed…
Have a few spare minutes to fill with a quick prep kids’ craft? Paper straw necklaces are fun for kids of all ages. And, since paper straws come in so many fun colors and patterns, it’s a perfect activity for any holiday under the sun. Make the fun craft and then hop over to become a VIP Plato…
Science Technology Engineering and Math {STEM} activities for kids are all the rage right now and STEM junk boats rank at the top of our favorite projects under the sun. With just a pile of clean recyclables and a kiddy pool, little engineers can design, build and race their own batch of junk boats, too! …
At the end of every summer, I find myself in awe of nature once again. Why leaves change color is fascinating on many levels, not the least of which are the glorious colors that radiate from deciduous trees every year. Coloring changing is gorgeous on its own, but at the same time, some cool biochemistry…
Get ready for plenty of “oohs” and “aahs” from this surprisingly simple balloon science experiment! Kids will LOVE watching balloons magically inflate four different ways. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus a no-prep science journal to keep track of their results!) in…
With the summer heat coming on in full force, it’s time to cool off with a fun fine motor water activity designed specifically for toddlers! It’s a simple, easy prep, engaging fine motor project toddlers will love. And speaking of more things kids will love, check out our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Even…
Counting cards are an easy prep, fun way to help kids practice number sequence, one-to-one correspondence, number recognition and (of course) counting! These 15 counting cards are our favorite freebies from across the web. They’re creative, engaging and hands-on. A perfect combo for some serious counting fun. For more math fun, check out our Number Formation…
If you need an easy way to reward good behavior, brag tags are a MUST! Just print them on colored paper to make them pop, cut apart the pieces and you’re ready to start handing them out to deserving students. Positive praise is the best way to motivate, isn’t it?! Hop over and grab your…
At 2 o’clock yesterday, our governor announced that he was closing schools until April 24th. That’s six WEEKS away. ? I’ve heard from so many of you who are in the same boat. As your classroom doors shut unexpectedly, you need an easy way to keep your kids engaged and learning at home. Rather than scrambling to…
Battle boredom by sending an awesome summer fun box to some lucky kids in your life. Scotch® Brand and I are teaming up to give you all the details you need for a #MakeAmazing summer they’ll never forget. With just a quick trip to the store and a couple minutes of prep, you’ll be making far away loved ones’ summers…
This playful sight word game is an easy way to add some fun to your literacy centers or word work time. Kids will love diving for sight words! And for even more sight word fun, check out our Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! Getting Ready This activity was super quick and easy to prep!…
The end of the year is always an exciting time for kids. Help students reminisce about the past school year and look forward to summer break with this fun End of the Year Bingo game. Print the freebie (below) and then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the…
Whether you’re planning a trip to the beach or you’re just dreaming about warm summer weather, this motivating writing project is a must-try activity for kindergarten or first grade. Grab your copy below and then hop over to snag our Writing Center Starter Kit to bring out the author in your child or student! I have…
Use these watermelon counting cards to help your preschooler or soon-to-be kindergartener practice number sequencing, number recognition, counting and one-to-one correspondence in a fun way. Kids will love the entertaining, summer-themed counting cards and you’ll love the easy prep. They’re a win-win for everyone! And when you’re done counting seeds, hop on over to our shop and…
These ocean subtraction puzzles are the next best thing to spending the day at the beach! Students will love the challenge of matching up the problems and solutions and you’ll love the quick and easy prep. For more math fun, check out our Place Value Cover Up in our shop! Getting Ready To prep, I…
Nothing says “summer fun” quite like ice cream! These playful write and wipe counting cards are a motivating way to practice counting on from a given number and beginning addition. For more motivating counting and number practice, try out our Number Formation Pack in our shop! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To…
Nothing makes kids smile quite like a batch of freshly baked cookies. This playful word work game brings that excitement to life by having children read, spell and write sight words as they race to bake their own batch of yummy cookies. Snag your free game below and then hop over and grab 14 more board…
Playing the classic game of Memory is a simple way to build kids’ concentration, attention, sportsmanship and (you guessed it!) memory. Just like our sight word game, this free Very Hungry Caterpillar Memory Game is an awesome follow up to the beloved children’s story. It’s guaranteed entertainment during quiet time, family game night… any time! And…
Looking for a motivating alphabet activity as we head into summer?! This Pool and Beach Ball Alphabet Match is a super fun way to work with uppercase and lowercase letters during the summer so pre-k and kindergarten students are ready to hit the ground running in the fall. Grab your copy below and then hop…
No summer is complete without a camping trip or two! This fun set of camping writing prompts is a great way for kids to do a little creative writing and engage their imagination. Scroll down to grab your freebie! Looking for more writing fun?! Grab our Writing Center Starter Kit to help bring out the authors in…
It is buckets of fun to review and practice digraph sounds! This colorful, hands-on digraph sort is a great way to add some fun to your reading practice this summer. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then hop over and snag our Inflectional Ending Centers in our shop! Getting Ready This digraph sort was…
Longing for a sunny day at the beach? I bet your students are, too! Add some summer fun to your writing stations with this fun beach writing prompt. It’s perfect for kindergarten and first-grade kids. With helpful vocabulary cards to help brainstorm ideas PLUS writing templates that make it easy to differentiate, this activity will…
This DIY magic E wand is one of my favorite ways to teach kids what happens when a silent E is added to the end of a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) word. It’s a memorable, hands-on activity that helps kids magically transform short vowels into long vowels. Just. Like. That. Snag your set below and then request an…
Bidding farewell to summer doesn’t have to be sad! With these fun and differentiated summer reports, students will be able to relive their best summer memories and share them with their classmates. Scroll down to grab your own copy of the writing activity and then hop over and snag our Writing Center Starter Kit to…
CVC onset rime puzzles are a fun way to help beginning readers learn how to recognize common chunks in words such as “at” and “ip.” These print and play CVC puzzles make an awesome addition to a literacy center, word work station or guided reading group. Plus, the prep couldn’t be easier! For more learning…
If you’re teaching kids how to read blends including FL-, BR- and SM-, these free blend clip cards are a must. Use them as a literacy center, word work station, word work activity or homeschool game. The sky’s the limit! When you’re done, hop on over and check out our Inflectional Ending Centers in our shop…
Looking for a no-prep all about me printable to start the new school year? You’ve come to the right spot. Just print this free all about me newspaper and help students learn more about their new classmates. Then, hop over to our shop to set up your writing center this year with our Writing Center…
Growing up, no one knew how to pronounce my name. Mul-I-u, Malyu, Mala… In middle school, some kids even decided to morph it into “Malaria.” (What can I say? Middle schoolers have a unique sense of humor.) But once I explained that “Malia” sounded just like “Maria” with an L, it almost always clicked into place….
Let’s kick off a new school year with this fun back to school-themed CVC word match! Kids will love matching each consonant-vowel-consonant word with its picture and you’ll love the quick and simple prep. It’s a win-win! When you’re done with this fun activity, check out our Emergent Reader Bundle for those just learning to…
There are so many fun ways to sneak in math with this simple LEGO mat. Whether you need to practice colors, counting, number recognition, addition or subtraction, kids will happily get to work rolling, building and matching. Scroll below to grab your freebie and then hop over and snag our popular LEGO Activity Pack in…
Looking for a fun and simple way to help kids learn colors?! These no prep coloring sheets are for you. Just hit print and grab a box of crayons for an afternoon of rainbow fun. They’re the perfect complement to our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack!
Beat the summer heat with this fun CVC rhyming activity! Kids will love that it’s playful and YOU’LL love that it’s easy to differentiate for a variety of reading levels… These darling CVC flip flops have picture clues AND simple short vowel wods so even early readers can find success. Grab your copy below and…
Looking for a motivating way to teach kids how to write the ABC’s? These free letter tracing sheets take writing practice to a whole new level of fun. The motivating pages are great to use as a literacy center, homeschool activity… even a busy bag you can take along when you’re out and about. Grab the…
Kids’ science activities are always fun for kids. Make the science about candy, and the experiment becomes mind-blowingly cool. This sugary twist on the classic Will It Melt? kids’ science experiment is sure to make your little scientists smile. For more amazing kids’ science, check out our 30 Science Experiments in our shop! Getting Ready…
These CVC word board games provide fun practice for children and help them build confidence as readers. Just print the CVC word board games (below) and get ready for some serious reading excitement. Snag your free game below and then hop over and grab 14 more board games for your collection in our shop! In the…
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschooling parent or hands-on family member, our newest freebie is a must-try. A follow up to our incredibly popular uppercase letter tracing book, this letter tracing sheets set makes learning how to write lowercase letters super motivating and fun. We hope you love it as much as we do. On your…
Fun fact: Did you know that every word in English has a vowel? In fact, every SYLLABLE in English has a vowel. So why is that such a big deal? Well, kids learn to read middle vowels in CVC words AFTER they learn to read those ending consonants. For instance, a new reader might see…
If you’re after a simple way to teach beginning blends like FR-, CL-, DR- and SK-, you’ll love these 10 free picture sorts. Simply print, color, cut, sort and paste! Grab your set below and then hop over and grab a copy of our blend clip cards, too. For more fun with words, snag our…
If you’re teaching kids how to rhyme, these free rhyme clip cards are a helpful addition to any literacy center or word work station. They’re easy to prep and fun to play! These fun cards are the perfect compliment to our Emergent Readers Bundle! Getting Ready To prep, I simply printed the rhyme clip cards…
Are you looking to introduce some fun early learning American holiday activities to your students? Well, look no further! These two jam-packed activity packets are the perfect solution. Combined, this gives you a fantastic handwriting practice workbook, along with two number puzzles(depending on your students’ abilities) PLUS a fun flag craft! So buckle up and…
My kids are LEGO obsessed! Yours too?! We’ve used them to practice addition and subtraction, counting, patterns… even engineering. I was super excited to add another LEGO-themed learning activity to the mix: measurement. These printable LEGO measuring activity sheets are perfect to use with kids who are just beginning to practice measurement and LEGO fans who are…
This playful shark roll and cover game is a must-play! As kids race to cover all of their shark’s teeth, they won’t even notice they’re practicing counting, subitizing (instantly recognizing numbers), and adding at the same time. Grab the freebie (below) and then hop over and snag our Place Value Cover Up in our shop! This…
Working with syllables is a great way to encourage kids to listen closely to the sounds in words. And the ability to differentiate and break down words into smaller units of sound is super helpful for learning to read and write well in the early years. Help beginning readers build the skill using these fun…
If you’re looking for a fun way to introduce common digraphs, you’ll love these free dice and digraph posters. They are great for teaching beginning and ending digraphs and are handy for use as flash cards, too. Digraph Posters I printed the digraph posters on cardstock to give them extra durability and make the colors…
Have you ever noticed that when -ED is added to the end of a word, it can sound like /ed/, /d/ or even /t/? When we teach -ED, it’s important that we introduce students to all three sounds (and explain the difference!) so they always know how to read and spell them. Learn how to…
If you’re teaching contractions like CAN’T, SHE’LL and I’VE, this bundle is a must grab. The playful contraction centers make it fun to practice and they’re flexible enough to use for one-on-one instruction, small groups, literacy centers and even whole group lessons. Snag your bundle in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Teaching Contractions…
For many kids, the hardest letter sounds to learn are those tricky vowels: A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y. Every word in English has at least one, so tackling them is uber important but, MASTERING them…. well, that can be a long road for some. This vowel activity is here to help! These…
If you’re on the hunt for motivating vowel team activities your students will actually ASK to repeat, this mega pack is a must-grab! All 14 centers and 9 memorable posters make it fun to practice nine of the most common vowel teams: -AI, -AY, -EA, -EE, -IE, -OA, -OE, -UE, and -UI. You can easily…
If you need a simple way to motivate your students to read at home, this reading BINGO sheet is a must-grab! Kids will have so much fun trying to cross off all of the challenges that they won’t even realize that they’re reading! (I love sneaky learning, don’t you?!) Snag your copy below and then…
This list of 10 ways to help struggling readers is a great one to bookmark or pin so you can quickly find it again! Since every child’s brain is different, every solution can be slightly different too. Having this list handy will make it easier to find a just right solution for ALL of the…
An important first step in teaching kids how to read is figuring out what they already know. This simple reading assessment makes it easy to see the letter names, sounds and sight words students have mastered so that you can determine what to teach next. It’s the perfect jumpstart to our 4 week teacher training…
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Did you know that there are two kinds of readers sitting in your classroom right now? It’s true! And if you’ve ever felt unsure about how to help a struggling reader, than you’ll want to stick around, because knowing how to spot each type will help you get bigger, faster teaching results. This is just…
My first graders are obsessed with anything technology related, so they were thrilled when I pulled out these texting templates to work on writing conversations. This texting activity was a fun use of “technology” in the classroom! Then, if you’re ready for a more traditional writing approach, grab our Writing Center Starter Kit in our…
When you think of teaching kids to read, you probably picture alphabet letters, little reader books and sight words…. lots and LOTS of sight words. But the truth is that what happens before you dive into phonics and sight words is key to skyrocketing students’ reading progress later. Let’s dive into the 4 pre-reading skills…
If you’re wondering how to teach reading, you’re in the right spot! This step-by-step guide covers everything from pre-reading skills to phonics, sight words and reading comprehension so that you can take kids from NON-readers to STRONG readers. Check out the step-by-step below and then request an invite to my 4 week course, The Reading…
Just like we’re never 100% sure when kids will take their first step, we also can’t name the time and place when students will read their first word. But there ARE four signs kids are ready read… Dive into the 4 signs below and then request an invite to my 4 week course, The Reading…
Teaching a weather unit?! These 14 weather activities teach young meteorologists about weather, temperature, clouds, tornadoes, precipitation, picking weather appropriate clothes, weather-themed math and more. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Then, if you’re ready to tackle more fun science, check out our 30 Science Experiments in our shop your kids…
Do your kids have a serious case of spring fever, too? This word family activity is a great way to focus all of that warm weather daydreaming on an important reading concept: word families! Watch them turn into a beautiful garden right before your eyes. Put simply, word families are groups of words that share…
This quick and tasty kids’ science activity gives little scientists a hands-on way to explore plate tectonics – the movement of the Earth’s crust that leads to the formation of volcanoes, mountains, and oceanic trenches. Kids can’t get enough science!? Great! Check out our 30 Science Experiments in our shop and keep the learning going!…
Do your kids love bugs and butterflies?! These 14 must-have activities will keep preschoolers and kindergarteners learning and engaged for weeks. Practice alphabet letters, sight words, numbers, addition, writing, learn about the butterfly life cycle and so. much. more. Grab your Bug and Butterfly Activity Pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers. For more…
Looking for fun ways to teach kids about the plant life cycle?! These 11 science activities and experiments are perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade. Make a sprout house, try your hand at leaf chromatography, turn a flower not one but TWO colors and more! Grab your Plant Life Cycle Pack in our shop or…
If your math and literacy centers need a little love this spring, this is for you! These print-and-play spring centers include 18 math and literacy centers practicing word families, sight words, telling time, skip counting, addition, subtraction and so much more. The spring centers are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first grade! Hop over to our…
Kids love learning about how things grow and these adorable Little Sprout Houses take the science fun factor up a notch. With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll be ready for WEEKS of mesmerizing excitement! Grab these sprout houses (plus 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat!) in our shop! Getting Ready To…
Vowel sounds (A, E, I, O and U) are often the most difficult for children to master. These hands-on puzzles and word cards give kids plenty of practice sounding out short CVC words and identifying the missing middle vowel sound. They’re great to use as literacy centers, guided reading activities or word family games with new readers. …
This paper plate flower craft for kids is sure to brighten up your home or classroom after a cold and dreary winter. And, as a big bonus, it’s a great homemade Mother’s Day gift too! My favorite Mother’s Day gifts from the kids are items they have made themselves. After you create your paper plate flower craft,…
Looking for an engaging backyard kids’ science activity? Create bird’s nest helpers filled with nest building supplies your feathered friends will love. Then, enjoy watching the birds find a home! Then, enjoy 30 Science Experiments in our shop that kids will beg to repeat! With the arrival of spring, we’ve noticed our resident crows busy collecting…
Have you ever laid in the grass and gazed into the sky to see big, fluffy clouds? Did you see a hat, or a dinosaur, or maybe a shark in those clouds? This whimsical kids’ art project is a perfect follow up to an afternoon of cloud watching. Or combine literacy with art by reading…
The sun is shining, thermometers are climbing – and that can only mean one thing… spring is on its way! This spring-themed butterfly craft can easily be modified for preschoolers to second graders and is a perfect compliment to our popular bugs and butterflies math and literacy unit. If you’re doing these for a classroom,…
If your kids are learning about middle sounds in words, then you’ll love these simple, kid-friendly middle vowel activity sheets! They are great for review or a print-and-go activity on a rainy day. Snag your set and then hop over and request your invite to our VIP teachers’ club, The Plato Pack, so you can…
To show children just what plants do with all the H2O we give them, I added a little twist on a classic kids’ science experiment by dyeing a single flower not one but TWO colors. I have to say, this was a whole lot trickier than I had anticipated, but the results made the struggle worthwhile! Follow the…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a super popular and beloved book by many. After cuddling up to read the story together, my kids and I were eager to work on a Very Hungry Caterpillar craft, so we pulled out our stash of clean toilet paper rolls and got to work making bright and colorful caterpillars….
My four year-old and I have been playing games with the letters of his name for quite awhile now. I taught him a silly song to help him learn how to spell it, we’ve built his name with blocks, turned it into a rainbow… the list goes on and on. So I knew he would…
The Lorax is a classic Dr. Seuss children’s book about a Lorax who defends the truffala trees against extinction. After reading the story together a few weeks back, my boys and I played a fun follow up: The Lorax Number Match Up – a counting, number recognition and fine motor activity in one. Snag your set below and then…
As summer turns to fall, it’s nice to see bright yellow sunflowers growing big and tall. This colorful sunflower craft for kids is perfect for preschool, kindergarten and first grade alike. And speaking of elementary learners, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support you need to reach ALL…
Looking for a way to teach your students how to compare numbers? Look no further! This greater than activity is the perfect way to do just that. These crafty alligators are a memorable, hands-on way to teach kids how to compare two numbers and identify the bigger one. As the DIY clothespin alligators munch the…
Whether you find mummies creepy or mysterious, you have to admit, they are pretty fascinating. The processes of making a mummy fish is quite simple and with this easy kids’ science experiment, any little mad scientist can try her hand at making a real mummy! Get ready for this fun and unique science experiment! And…
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Need good, hands-on digraph activities that will keep your students engaged and having fun? You’re in luck! These digraph clip cards are a great way to review digraphs all year long. They’re the perfect complement to our free digraph wheels, too! While you’re at some fun word work, take a look at our Inflectional Endings Centers in our shop!…
These beginning sound clip cards are a hands-on way to make learning fun and engaging for young learners! Students simply look at the picture on the sunflower and clip the letter that starts the word. They are a great addition to your small reading groups or literacy centers. For more literacy fun, check out our…
These free blend posters and dice are a great visual way to teach blends like CR-, GL- and SK-. The posters are great as a classroom display or flashcards, and the dice provide an engaging way for children to think of words that begin with each blend. Also included is a chart of blend examples!…
I love using roll and cover games with my students because they make it so fun to practice different math skills: addition, subtraction and even number recognition. Scroll below to grab your free flower-themed game boards! Then, for more math fun, grab our Number Formation Pack in our shop! Math Game Differentiating To make it…
Are you looking for a summery sight word game your kids will LOVE?! This playful, fruit-themed version is the perfect way to keep a small group engaged and learning as the weather heats up. Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best selling 32 EDITABLE Sight Word Games for even more fun! Getting…
These colorful kite puzzles are the perfect way to introduce “Magic E” words AND bring a little spring into your classroom. Grab the free puzzles below and then make sure to hop over and grab our Vowel Team Centers for more word work! Getting Ready To prepare this activity, I printed all of the kite…
Learning the alphabet is exciting, but mastering it takes practice… lots and lots of practice. I’m always looking for fun ways to make all of that hard work fun for students and this playful alphabet match up was just the trick! Grab your set below! Ready for more fun preschool centers? Check out our awesome…
Are your readers working on beginning blends? This colorful sort is the perfect way to practice 8 common beginning consonant blends. Scroll below to grab your festive freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Inflectional Ending Centers in our shop for more word practice! Getting Ready The prep for this beginning…
These adorable fingerprint fish are a must-try number activity and craft for preschool or early kindergarten. The hands-on math project is a playful way to practice reading and counting from 1 to 10 – a skill they’ll use for a lifetime. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation…
Are you working on ou/ow diphthongs in phonics? This flower power sort is a fun diphthong activity that practices reading and focuses on those tricky spelling patterns. It’s perfect for use as a small group center or as a whole group read and write the room. Make sure to scroll below to grab the freebie…
Student book recommendations are a great way to get kids talking about the stories they read. Whether you’re working on an author study, need a book-themed bulletin board idea, or just want kids to reflect on books, this sheet is sure to do the trick! Grab your copy below and then check out our Reading…
If there’s one thing that always intrigues my students, it’s puzzles. They love searching until they find the “just-right” piece and then watching the big picture come together. That’s why I love to incorporate puzzles into our learning stations as often as possible. And these compound word puzzles are an easy way to bring some…
Pretend play is a great way to build kids’ imagination, vocabulary, cooperation skills and so much more. Since my boys are big animal lovers, I knew they’d love caring for their favorite stuffed animals in this pretend play veterinarian’s office. The printables are the perfect compliment to our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack! Getting Ready To start,…
I love activities that work on multiple skills at once and these playful cookie clip cards do just that! Counting, number recognition, reading number words, fine motor skills… these cookie count and clip cards are packed with learning. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best selling Number Formation Sheets in…
This greater than, less than game is perfect for bug fans! Kids will love comparing creepy-crawly sets of two-digit insects in this fun, free greater than, less than game. For more math fun, check out our Place Value Cover Up activity in our shop! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. One of the most important…
Counting from 1 to 10 is an important skill for young learners. Make it fun for kids to practice with this playful exercise counting game. Spin-an-Exercise is the perfect activity to do with your child at home or as a whole group brain break at school. Snag your set below and then hop over and…
These free bug number cards are a motivating way for preschoolers to practice counting and number recognition. Grab your copy of the creepy-crawly bug cards below and then check out our three fun ways to use them. Then hop over and grab our best selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting Ready To prep, I printed…
Getting ready for a community helper theme?! These playful alphabet dabber sheets are a must-try. Just grab your box of daubers, print off the pages and you’re ready to work on the ABCs. They’re a perfect complement to our super popular Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep, I…
Sight word games are a motivating way to help kids learn how to read and write the most common words in English. This Star Wars-themed twist steps up the cool factor. Kids will love battling Darth Vader as they play along with this active, engaging sight word game. Grab your copy below and then hop…
Kids love getting outside and observing nature in action. This free bug book printable is a wonderful way to keep track of what they see and learn. Just like our other kids’ science activities, this bug activity is a quick prep, engaging afternoon project. For more fun kids’ science, check out our 30 Science Experiments…
When I think of classic songs for kids, Old MacDonald is always one of the first to pop into my head. This set of free printable finger puppets is a fun and easy way to bring the song to life. Just print, cut out and play along with the classic song! Ready for everything Playdough to Plato has…
I’ve never met a child who wasn’t interested in animals! Whether you’re looking for a fun follow up to a zoo field trip or you need a motivating way to reinforce counting and graphing, kids will love this playful zoo animal race to the top counting game! Snag your set below and then hop over…
We often say we learn 26 letters. While that’s partially true (we learn 26 letter names) we are actually learning several more symbols when we combine both upper and lowercase. So, practice, repetition and having fun are all ways I can help my kids work on their letters and build their confidence! This flower alphabet match…
Looking for a fun way to work on counting 1-10 with preschoolers?! Whether you use turtle counters, plastic frogs or something else, these playful counting mats will be a fun part of a pond or spring theme! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop!…
These weather count and clip cards are the perfect addition to your math centers or small group tables this spring. Simply count the pictures and clip the corresponding number. You’re all set! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting Ready To prep,…
Add a huge dose of fun to your literacy centers or word work stations with a batch of spring sight word puzzles! Grab your copy below and then hop over and snag our best-selling sight word games in the shop! Signs of spring are everywhere! Ducks are wandering around the park in our neighborhood and…
Looking for a fun way to practice counting to 20?! These playful, farm-themed counting cards are sure to bring smiles to kids’ faces. Grab a card, read the number written at the top and draw the missing eggs to make the picture match. Such a simple and fun math center for preschool or kindergarten! Snag…
Have some students who love anything creepy crawly?! These bug counting clip cards are a fun way to add some insect fun to your math centers while practicing counting from 0-20 and reading ten frames. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting Ready To…
Making ten is such an important concept for students because it builds their addition fact fluency and number concept. This playful flower coverall game is such a fun way to practice making ten with the numbers one through nine. Flower Coverall is perfect for spring! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number…
“Rain, Rain, Go Away…” Are you having some rainy days this spring, too? Even if you aren’t, this raindrop beginning sound match is a great alphabet activity to add to your spring literacy centers! Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack for…
This flower garden digraph activity is the perfect way to bring some spring blooms into the classroom. And they’re a fun, hands-on way to help your students learn digraph sounds -CH, -SH, -TH and -WH. Scroll down to download your freebie and then hop over and grab our Vowel Team Centers, too! Getting Ready This…
My 3.5 year-old is crazy about counting right now – fingers, shoes, birds… you name it, he counts it. So I was excited to pull together a set of colorful goldfish counting cards that would give him practice with the numbers 1 to 20. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling…
My students are always thrilled when rainbows appear in the springtime. And these rainbow digraph puzzles are an easy way to bring the rainbow fun indoors to our literacy centers. Grab your freebie below and then make sure to grab our Inflectional Ending Centers in our shop for more word fun! Getting Ready Like many…
These rainy day counting clip cards are filled with all things rain: puffy clouds, weatherproof boots and oversized umbrellas. They’re great counting activity to add to any preschool weather unit. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting Ready To make the cards, I…
When it comes to building students’ reading comprehension, I’ve often found myself stuck in a rut – asking the same questions over and over again. (Does that happen to you too??) I was eager to create a solution: 28 ready-to-teach reading comprehension activities that can be used with any book so they work all year…
This starter kit gives you everything you need for your kindergarten or first grade writing center! Whether you’re setting up a station as a separate space in your classroom or making go-to writing folders each student can keep in her desk and pull out during writing time, this starter kit has you covered. It even…
Rhyming is an important skill to practice in preschool and kindergarten. Bring a festive twist to literacy centers this March with these playful St. Patrick’s Day Rhyming Cards. They’re the perfect complement to our Rhyming Activity Pack! When you’re done, practice any words under the sun with our Editable Word Work Board Games in our shop!…
I love teaching kids about the weather! There’s something magical about the way the systems of the earth work together so smoothly to create our weather patterns. This free printable weather game is a great way to review weather words in a fun and playful way. Ready for more science!? Head on over to our…
There are so many fun ways to help kids learn colors and Cool Whip color mixing ranks right up at the top of my kids’ favorites. This quick prep activity is a hands-on, tasty way to learn colors. I hope your kids love it, too! For more science fun, check out our 30 Science Experiments…
Ten frames are a powerful tool for kids who are learning to recognize the numbers 1 to 10. And, when students are ready to stretch their learning through teen numbers, those same ten frames make the concept stick. Whether you’re working on the numbers 0 to 10 or are learning 1 through 20, this easy…
There are so many fun ways to sneak in kids’ science – make a rainbow in a jar, turn a flower two different colors, whip up some pop rockets. This simple balloon science experiment is a quick prep way to help kids learn about air pressure. It’s a little bit of science magic! For more science fun,…
This simple kids’ science experiment uses an apple and your kiddo’s own germs to show little ones just how important hand washing is now that cold season is upon us. Once my 4 year-old daughter could visually see the germs that were on her hands, all battles over proper hand washing have ceased! Ready for…
How can big, heavy metal boats float on water? Help little scientists discover the answer on their own with this simple kids’ science experiment and craft in one. With just a few supplies, children can build their own floatable boat, too! Want even more kids’ science!? Grab our 30 Science Experiments in our shop and continue the…
Burning money is usually not a good idea. That is, unless you know this trick that lets you set your money ablaze without actually burning it! Our little scientists love demonstrations that have a bit of magic to them and they were eager to see me light my money on fire. Make sure to do…
I don’t know about you, but after a long and gray winter, I’m always excited to see flowers start to grow. You too? From working on phonics and letter sounds to science experiments and ten frames, these flower activities are perfect for kindergarten and first grade. There are even some gorgeous flower art projects that…
Looking for a quick kids’ science experiment that’s sure to wow little scientists?! This simple buoyancy activity requires just a few common household supplies. Kids will love learning why things sink and float in this easy, hands-on experiment! Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to…
Wondering how to make homemade butter? This quick and easy science activity combines two of kids’ favorite things: food and science. My children were riveted watching the cream go through its various stages to become butter and couldn’t wait to taste the homemade goodness. With a few simple supplies and a little muscle power, you…
Looking for a fun candy science experiment?! Learn about osmosis with this oh-so-simple gummy bear science experiment! Go ahead! Raid your candy stash – and this time you can do it in the name of science! Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus…
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is one of our favorite alphabet books for kids. The silly rhyming story helps little readers learn the names of letters as they dance up the side of a coconut tree and then come crashing down. One afternoon, I pulled together this simple ABC activity for my 4.5 year-old. It was a natural…
Building up number sense, including number recognition and counting, takes a lot of time and practice. Since we always aim to make learning fun, we were excited to pull out this playful batch of fall counting puzzles! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab our best-selling Number Formation Sheets in our shop! Getting…
Learning to identify letters of the alphabet takes a lot of time and practice. Since we always want that learning to be a fun experience for kids, we LOVE adding new games into the mix! This acorn alphabet match was the perfect game! Grab the printable below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato…
As the air turns cooler and the leaves change colors, it can be fun to bring a little bit of autumn into the classroom. Kids will LOVE this playful fall alphabet match! Click the blue “download” below and then hop over to grab our awesome Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting Ready Just like…
This colorful fall art project reinforces fine motor skills by showing students how to create a layered landscape using torn paper. Isn’t it gorgeous?! Get ready for some beautiful fall art! If you’re into more crafts and learning, become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies and support…
Patterns help kids learn how to make connections, predict more accurately, notice similarities, and learn sequencing – skills they’ll use for reading, writing and math later. These quick prep pattern cards add some fun by using colorful fall candy. Grab a bag at the dollar store and you’re ready to play. For more preschool fun, check…
It’s always helpful to have everything you need in one spot! That’s why I pulled together a playful learning checklist that gives you 10 ways to learn science, literacy and math this month. Snag your checklist and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K centers in our shop! If you’re a parent,…
Washing off funny face paint and recovering from crazy sugar highs can only mean one thing: it is officially November. And that means it’s time to share our next playful learning checklist! Snag your checklist and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K centers in our shop! Just like last month, all…
September is the start of the school year for many preschoolers, but it doesn’t mean that the playing has to stop! We’ve gathered together 10 of our favorite hands-on, playful learning in one easy learning checklist. Just scroll below to snag your list of engaging ideas. Then, head on over to our shop and check…
There are so many simple ways to help kids learning at home this summer! Count coins, learn to recognize names, make colors and more. These 10 playful activities on July’s learning checklist are perfect for those long summer afternoons at home. Snag your checklist and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K…
This month’s playful learning checklist is a must-grab because it’s packed with fun ways to learn and play with as the weather gets warmer! Have a picnic, work on patterns outside and so much more! Snag your checklist and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K centers in our shop! Just like…
With summer still in full swing, it can be difficult to find things to keep your little ones engaged and learning. But we have your back! Work on shapes, write a letter to their new teacher, do some counting and more with August’s learning checklist! Just scroll below to grab your free playful learning checklist…
This spin on color-by-number worksheets is a super easy and fun way to practice sight words and celebrate the arrival of spring. My 5 year-old, A, loved how her flower turned out and can’t wait for me to whip up more sight word sheets. I hope your kids love the sight word craft, too! Enjoy…
These must-try weather activities for kids are fun, hands-on ways to teach about temperatures, clouds, rain… even tornadoes!! Whether you’re in need of a quick kids’ science project or are looking for something more crafty, we’ve got you covered. These ideas are the perfect compliment to our 30 Science Experiments for kids in our shop! Whip…
There’s no word on the planet that my 3.5 year-old loves spelling more than his name. Recently, he became extremely motivated to learn how to write it, too. Like most things, I knew that he would need plenty of practice before he would master his new skill so to make writing and rewriting a little…
Dinosaur fans will fall instantly smitten with our newest free printable number puzzles! As they slide together one roaring dinosaur at a time, they’ll be practicing counting from 1 to 120, reading numbers, adding on and more. Grab your copy below and then hop over and check out our popular Place Value Cover Up in…
Happy October! I am so excited to pass along our playful October-themed learning checklist. Just like last month, all of the activities teach kids important literacy, math and science skills using little or no setup. Snag your checklist and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K centers in our shop! If you’re…
These twelve colorful shape puzzles are a fun way to practice the names of shapes while kids begin spelling out words. Sliding together one puzzle piece at a time, young mathematicians magically make each shape appear. The shape game is guaranteed fun! For more shapes fun, snag our Roll and Cover Pattern Block Mats in our shop! Getting…
Help your students work on their descriptive writing and have a little fun with Easter eggs! I love having an Easter egg hunt in my classroom and this is the perfect writing craftivity to go along with it. Grab the freebie below and then check out our Writing Center Starter Kit in our shop to…
Fingerprint art is a simple and fun way to boost fine motor and pre-writing skills in preschoolers and kindergartners. Little ones will love pressing their fingers into stamp pads or paint and building cute and surprising shapes. Interested in more fun? Become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies…
If you’re like me, you want your kids to become responsible, capable and thoughtful grown ups. But it can be hard to know what life skills children are ready to tackle along the way. This free life skills checklist shares age-appropriate chores and responsibilities for kids ages two to nine. These are the skills they…
