My 3 year-old obsessively collects and now that fall is around the corner our house is overflowing with pinecones. On one of our recent neighborhood walks in the rain, my kiddos noticed the once open pinecones were closed. This lead to this simple pine cone science activity to see just what makes cones open and close….
Between lesson planning, grading, prepping, and faculty meetings, there’s not much time to sneak in clothes shopping and fashion magazine researching during the school year. Thankfully, there’s a time and money saving trick that helps teachers stay fashionable on a budget. This post contains referral links. Online Personal Shopper About two years ago, one of my super trendy…
Teaching kids how to read and write word families increases their reading fluency by showing them spelling patterns in words. These hands-on, motivating games and no prep activities make memorizing the most common word families uber fun for kids. The activity pack is perfect to use as literacy centers, word work stations, homeschool activities… so many things!…
Block play is a huge deal at my house. My kids adore building with blocks and I love their enthusiasm because blocks are so open-ended and grow with children, not to mention they are an excellent toy that encourages fine motor development. Scroll below to find the different stages of block play, and then hop…
These creative writing prompts will help your child develop writing fluency by reducing the stress some kids feel towards spelling, and by reducing the time some take just deciding what to write about! The creative writing prompts help children develop self-confidence which is so important for developing a love for writing. And they are designed to help…
I won’t downplay it – I’m totally obsessed with these 32 editable sight word games. And teachers are too! The pack has earned more than 1,300 four star ratings on Teachers Pay Teachers. “This has to be one of the best things that I have ever bought! These save me so much time and headaches when it’s time to…
We teach our kids ways to learn academically and tips to stay healthy. I am often reminded at home and in my classroom that children need strategies, tools, and practice to build skills to manage, cope, and thrive within their emotions too. Raising children with a mental health toolbox will serve them their entire lives. The…
Looking for some easy ways to keep your family organized? Scotch® Brand and I are excited to pass along everything you need for a #MakeAmazing family command center. Whether you’re a Type A or Type Z, you’re sure to find something to take your organization to the next level. With just a little bit of prep, you can create a…
These 10 teacher quotes are so inspiring, motivating and heart tugging, it’s hard to pick a favorite. The teacher quotes hold true whether you teach kids who are young or old, at school or at home. Snag your set then hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so you can get all of the tools, strategies…
My son knows how to write all of his letters and numbers, but the sizing, spacing, and smoothness needs a fair amount of improvement. To help him work on handwriting skills in a motivating way, I wanted him to practice writing my son’s favorite word: his name! I created this fun name writing workbook so I could follow along with his…
The kids and I love backyard science experiments because it gives them the chance to explore and examine all the creepy crawlies of nature. After a discussion on ants and their eating habits, we came up with this simple kids’ science experiment using a lollipop and a lemon to see if ants have a preference…
Back to School Bingo is guaranteed to make the first days of school even more fun. The free download is perfect for a family or small group at school. {You can grab a class set for larger groups HERE.} Just grab some cover up tokens, cut apart the calling cards, and you’re ready to play. Getting Ready…
We love kids’ science and these echolocation activities are a fun way to learn about sound. I have fond and vivid memories of playing in a deep and wide sand pit yelling at the top of my lungs. I’d wait and listen as my shout travelled across the way and bounced back to me. The activity was…
Learning the alphabet can be a lot of work, but one way to keep kids motivated is through fun games. Such as this free ice cream themed ABC activity! Scroll below to grab the freebie then make sure to hop over and snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack! Getting Ready This free alphabet matching game…
These 20 inspiring classroom decoration ideas will brighten up even the drabbest of spaces. The quick DIY projects include simple ways to store class supplies, display student work, and add a little color to your day. And the best part is that these classroom decoration ideas work with any theme and color palette – just tweak them…
Sight word games are a motivating way to teach kids how to read and write the most common words in English. Whether your kids love being active, crafting, or playing, they’re guaranteed to find something they’ll love in this fun roundup of 25 super fun sight word games. Get inspired below and then hop over and snag…
ABC games are a motivating way to teach kids the names and sounds of letters. This superhero-themed alphabet match up takes the fun to a whole new level. As kids pair upper and lowercase letters together, they magically build an awesome superhero. This ABC game is a low-prep, must-try activity kids will beg to play again and again. For more alphabet fun, snag…
I was so impressed when my four year old hopped into the car after preschool and counted from 1 to 100 completely by himself. I may have even patted myself on the back for a minute…. until I realized that he could recite his numbers but he most definitely could not recognize his numbers {past…
Sometimes the simplest kids’ science activities are the biggest hits. These show stopping mint fireworks take just a minute to prep and are guaranteed to entertain little scientists over and over again. They’re a quick and easy kids’ science project with major wow power. For more fun kids’ science, check out our amazing 30 Science Experiments for…
Dice games are a quick, screen free way to entertain kids when you’re at home or on the go. These four must-try dice games are my family’s favorites. They’re easy to learn, fun to play, and {as a HUGE bonus} teach kids important math skills too. Gotta’ love that! For more fun math activities, grab our…
We love craft stick activities. They’re low prep, hands-on and creative. Whether you’re looking for simple math games, craft projects, reading activities or even science experiments, these 25 craft stick activities have you covered. Who knew there were so many awesome ways to use a simple pack of craft sticks?! And speaking of reading and math, become a VIP Plato…
The 1 to 10 trick is one of my most effective positive parenting, marriage, and friendship tools. I discovered it while wandering around Europe 10 years ago with my husband looking for a bathroom. In our traveling, we realized we had to speak up early and clearly about our needs. We had to understand each other. Words and body…
This delightfully messy activity blends art and kids’ science and is a great way to show that oil and water will not mix. Don’t let the mess stop you from trying this activity. My kiddos loved watching the water colors bead up on top of the oil and could have spent the whole morning painting. And, as a big…
Remember the Wooly Willy magnetic board? C’mon, I know you do. As a child I spent hours working to get his facial hair just right. The simple, engaging kids’ science toy was a mesmerizing way to learn about magnetism. Guess what?! Now you can make your own DIY magnetic board just like the Wooly Willy. For more kids’ science…
This quick and simple science experiment has plenty of wow factor. With just a few household items, kids will see how the tiny fungi work to create those pockets of air that make bread so delightfully squishy. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat…
Traveling with young kids can be stressful but we’re here to help. Print this free airport scavenger hunt before you go and enjoy some fun, screen-free entertainment while you wait to board. (You could find most of the items on the scavenger hunt when you’re cooped up on the airplane too!) Grab the printable below…
My almost 3 year-old is obsessed with his name so, to help him practice spelling it, I headed to my local hardware store. With just a few supplies, I quickly whipped out this paint chip clothespin name activity. Its a good thing this took a mere minutes to prep because my kiddo could barely wait…
These 15 end of the year activities are sure to kick off summer break in style. The roundup of our favorite games, gifts and activities from across the web will make the end of the year extra special for kids. Get ready for some serious fun! Snag some ideas below and then hop over to become a VIP Plato…
Looking for some cool bug activities to try with your kids? These 21 creepy crawly math, literacy and craft projects are sure to be a hit. Whether you’re looking for new ideas for an insect unit or you just want to step up the fun factor, we hope you love these 21 cool bug activities as much as we do….
The simple humor in Laura Numeroff’s whitty children’s books makes them fun for kids and grown ups alike. After reading the classic If You Give a Mouse a Cookie a few days ago, I pulled out a little surprise for my kids: a set of cookie counting cards in serious need of some chocolate chips. They were THRILLED…
Absolutely everything you need to teach kids how to read in one spot. So easy for grown ups and motivating for kids!
These 25 awesome name games are sure to keep kids entertained for days. They’ll love crystallizing, tracing and painting the most important word they’ll ever learn. And for more fun, be sure to grab our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Whether you’re in the mood for an art project, need to burn off some extra…
If your students are working on those tricky Magic E words, this Bingo game is a MUST! Helping kids master CVCe words takes most kids lots of practice so why not make all of that hard work fun? Scroll below to grab your freebie and then make sure to hop over and snag our Vowel Team…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of my all-time favorite children’s books. My boys are big fans too, so I was excited to pull together a motivating Very Hungry Caterpillar sight word game that would make reading practice super fun. It’s the perfect addition to our best-selling Editable Sight Word Games! This post contains an Amazon affiliate…
My oldest LOVES math fact challenges so I was excited to put together a set of fun popsicle stick math fact dominoes he could use to practice +2s. Working on subtraction, multiplication or division instead? No problem! Just swap out the math facts and answers. So easy. After you’re done, check out more number fun with our…
Whether you’re looking for an insanely cool science gift for kids or you need a list of go-to science supplies, this DIY home science kit has you covered. Most of the supplies are available at the Dollar Store and the free experiment cards include four ready to go activities little Einsteins will love. You can grab our complete…
I admit it: I used to be a Dollar Tree skeptic. I couldn’t imagine that a store filled with things costing just one buck could possibly have anything worthwhile. Boy was I wrong. The Dollar Tree is packed with awesome classroom supplies – scissors, flashcards, posters, dice… It even has a teacher supply aisle. No joke. Here are 100+ of…
Teaching boys how to keep the bathroom clean is… well… tough. After scrubbing down the bathroom for the third time in a week, I decided to give my boys {ages 5 and 3} a big challenge: follow five simple steps to become bathroom superheroes. I whipped up some colorful superhero bathroom signs, slid them into simple white…
Show kids how candy gets its color using a surprisingly simple science technique called chromatography – separating the different components of a mixture. Follow the 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 our shop!…
Three hours into a recent plane ride with our three kids, I became a little desperate for some new entertainment. Since I was really low on supplies, I dug deep and started thinking back to my days teaching kindergarten. That’s when this simple little game popped into my head. Too Big, Too Small, Just Right was…
Our free printable alphabet tracing roads have been a HUGE hit so I was excited to put together a follow up activity book that was all about numbers. This freebie is a hands-on way to teach kids how to write and understand 0 to 10. Use it as a classroom math station, a homeschool activity…
If you’re looking for a really quick way to help students learn to spell their name, you’re in the right spot! These simple name songs for kids make it surprisingly easy for them to learn the letters in their name… and their classmates’ names too! Get your hands on a printable version of the songs…
This glow in the dark slime is sure to put anyone in the Halloween spirit. The kids’ science activity is simple to make but provides hours of imaginative sensory play. Love this slim?! Check out our other awesome 30 Science Experiments (just for kids!) in our shop. Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe For this experiment you’ll need to…
These 15 genius teacher tips are sure to save you valuable time, money and sanity. Gotta’ love that, right?! Find a few favorites to add to your must-try list and then hop over and grab our free lesson planner and organizer so you can keep organized all year long. Looking for even more hacks? Become a VIP…
Looking for motivating math centers for your Pre-K classroom? These 25 hands-on, ready to print activities teach shapes, counting to 20, writing numbers, patterns and graphing.
The activities make it so easy to set up math stations! Just print, prep and play. The easy-to-follow instructions make them perfect for parent volunteers or classroom helpers.
The 25 printable centers give students practice with:
–> 2D Shapes
–> Patterns
–> Sorting
–> Number recognition to 20
–> Number formation
–> Counting to 20
–> Ten frames
–> Graphing
–> Introductory measuring
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Number Rainbows
–> Counting Clip Cards (2 sets)
–> Roll and Color Number Game
–> Number Dominoes
–> Ten Frame Dab
–> Roll and Write 1-9
–> Number 1-20 Puzzles
–> Kids Color Up 1-12 Game
–> Pizza Shop 1-20 Counting Cards
–> Number Bingo for 1-20
–> How Many Long? Linear Measurement Activity
–> Shape Graph
–> Shape Sort
–> I Have, Who Has Shape Game
–> Shape Puzzles
–> Roll and Color Shape Sheet
–> Color Sort
–> Graphing Colors
–> Counting Bear Pattern Cards
–> Farm Pattern Cut and Glue Sheet
–> Popsicle Stick Pattern Cards
These 18 literacy centers make it fun for kids to practice reading and writing 40 of the most common short vowel word families:
-AB, -AD, -AG, -AM, -AN, -AP, -AT, -AX, -EB, -ED, -EG, -EM, -EN, -ET, -IB, -ID, -IG, -IM, -IN, -ING, -IP, -IT, -IX, -OB, -OD, -OG, -OM, -OP, -OT, -OX, -UB, -UD, -UG, -UM, -UN, -UP, -US, -UT, -UX and -UT.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 5 Word Family Posters
–> Word Family Puzzles
–> No Prep Color by Word Family Sheets
–> Word Family Mats
–> CVC Clip Strips
–> Say and Spell Task Cards
–> 5 Pocket Chart Games
–> 2 Word Family Sorts
–> 9 Word Family Board Games
That’s 18 motivating short vowel word family centers in all!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
LETTER RECOGNITION
–> Alphabet Stamping
–> Letter in My Name Sort
–> Curvy, Straight Letter Shape Sort
–> Alphabet Clip Cards
–> Alphabet Memory
–> Little Mouse Alphabet House Game
LETTER FORMATION
–> Handwriting Activity Sheets (in standard AND D’nealian fonts)
–> Alphabet Tic Tac Toe
–> ABC Hide and Seek
–> Race to the Top
–> Matchbox Car Tracing
LETTER SOUND
–> Alphabet Chant
–> Alphabet Charts (in color AND black and white)
–> Alphabet Match Up
–> Phonics Clip Cards
–> Phonics Match Up
ABC SEQUENCING
–> Paperclip Letters
–> Missing Letters Game
–> Missing Letters Clip Cards
Bundle with our fine motor and preschool math pack and save here!
Need some motivating, easy prep fine motor centers for your Pre-K or Kindergarten? I’ve got you covered!
These hands-on activities strengthen hand-eye coordination, hand muscles and fine motor skills kids need for writing later. The 18 motivating activities are great to use as literacy centers, morning work or home school lessons.
Check out all the fun details below!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Monster Googly Eye Gluing
–> Q-tip Ten Frame Painting
–> Cupcake Counting Cards
–> Gumball Jar Game
–> The Flip and Draw Game
–> Paperclip Chaining
–> The Great Hole Punch Race
–> Lacing Cards
–> Scissor Cutting Practice Pages
–> Rainbow Tracing Sheets
–> Frog Hop Stamping
–> Salt Tracing
–> Clip Cards
–> Rolling Goldfish Game
–> Puzzles
–> LEGO Pattern Cards
Bundle with our Pre-K Math Centers and Alphabet Packs and save!
This bundle is a Pre-K game changer!
The 63 alphabet, math and fine motor activities save you so. much. time planning and prepping centers, morning work or stations.
The set bundles three activity packs into one easy download:
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Pretend play is a hit with kids of all ages! I’ve created a jumbo pack of pretend play printables to use with my kids. The 130+ pages include props, writing activities and easy to follow instructions for restaurants, police departments, doctors’ offices, grocery stores, classrooms and more. There are 10 units in all. I am…
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