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3 EASY WAYS TO PRACTICE NAME RECOGNITION IN DECEMBER
I love a good name recognition activity! To some it may seem like busy work, but it’s actually really beneficial for pre-readers. Not only does it teach preschoolers that letters hold meaning, it also provides a variety of opportunities to practice fine motor and pre-writing skills. So here are 3 easy ways to incorporate name recognition during the holiday season.
Are you in a number recognition rut?
Been there! It can be really tricky to get out too. Sometimes kids struggle to connect counting to cardinality, or to differentiate between numbers. They are symbols like letters are, but they hold a different kind of meaning. Here are some easy, hands-on activities I’ve used to help my little ones get out of this…
Our outer space adventure
It can be challenging to find age appropriate science lessons for preschool and kindergarten. When I was in the classroom, my curriculum was seriously lacking in this area. But it’s never too early to start STEAM lessons and activities! Whether you’re a teacher or home educator, read on for some fun ways to teach little ones about outer space. We had a blast! (Pun intended!)
beat the january blues
IIt's January 2nd, the holidays are over and it's time to jump back into things. But it seems like everyone is just dragging their feet! I'm all about going with the flow and following the learners' lead. So how do we ease back into academics after winter break? Here are some of my favorite activities to beat the January blues.
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Christian Character Awards
An end-of-the-year favorite, find the perfect editable award for your students with scripture-based titles and descriptions.
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Bees and Apples Unit
Learn about the important relationship between apples and bees with this two week low-prep unit.
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Preschool Workbooks
Whether you have a Dino lover or a unicorn enthusiast, use these printables to put together the perfect busy book for eager learners.
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Koala Craft and Social-Emotional prompt
From the mini books collection - learn how maple syrup is made and make your own sugar bush in the classroom!
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Feed the Snowman Game
Whether math or literacy, fill your winter centers with chilly fun!
