Learning how to recognize coins and count money are tough concepts for children to grasp. Children learn best with hands-on activities. We also think using real money, as opposed to play money, gives this math activity more authenticity. Today’s activity is an Easter egg hunt that could be used an a math center for spring in […]
Patterned Caterpillar Craft for Kids
This caterpillar craft for kids teaches a necessary math concept: patterns! Patterns are all around us. The idea here is to teach our children to identify and create patterns. Patterning is a basic math skill that needs to be mastered early. Our caterpillar craft follows the ABCD pattern. Now that my son is familiar with AABB, AAB, […]
St Patrick’s Day Measurement Activity: How Many Lucky Horse Shoes Long Am I?
Learning measurement can be fun when the activity is interesting! That is why today’s post uses one of the images associated with St Patrick’s Day, the lucky horse shoe! Simple print our free printable lucky horse shoe, to see how many horse shoes long you are. The printable is in color (shown below) and in […]
Free St. Patrick’s Day Math Center Activity: How Tall Am I Compared to a Leprechaun?
Need a quick and easy math center for the month of March? Best of all, it’s free! We all know that the measurement unit is typically one of the toughest units for young students to grasp. Measurement needs to be taught “in the field” as hands on as possible! In this St. Patrick’s Day measuring […]
Upcycled Christmas Cards Puzzle Craft
Every year I display my Christmas cards then I recycle them. Last year I decided not to throw them out after the holidays, instead I was going to find a way to repurpose them. This year I am using them as Christmas card puzzles! I’ll show you how to make this easy recycled card craft […]
