Smiley Man loves the quiet book I posted about last week. It surprisingly gives him a lot more fine motor practice then I thought it would. Since the quiet book is so good for fine motor, I thought I would do some shape activities for children that use gross motor skills. In case you don’t… Continue reading Find the Shape – Teaching Shapes Activity
Author: Kirstylee Moody
Making Patterns with Pattern Blocks for Preschoolers
This is my second post in the pattern blocks template series. Last week I shared a fun pre-addition game to play with pattern blocks. Today, we are making patterns with pattern blocks. I have several pattern block templates to share today and they are available in color or in black and white. Simple Patterns There… Continue reading Making Patterns with Pattern Blocks for Preschoolers
Pattern Blocks Pre-Addition Math Mat
What is a math work mat my preschooler can use with pattern blocks? I am so excited to be starting a brand new series all about pattern blocks. Before I became a preschool teacher, I knew that I wanted pattern blocks in my preschool classroom. So, the summer before preschool began, I dutifully bought pattern… Continue reading Pattern Blocks Pre-Addition Math Mat
Space Themed Montessori Tot School Trays
Both sets of our tot trays in March were for holidays (St. Patrick’s Day and Easter), so it was exciting to put together some tot trays that weren’t related to a holiday. We did a space theme for tot school and I have to say, these were some of my favorite trays to put together. I’m pretty… Continue reading Space Themed Montessori Tot School Trays
Do-a-Dot Markers Review
Several months ago I posted a review about Walmart’s Paint Dab Markers, which are like Do-a-dot brand markers, but cheaper. You can read the review if you want, but overall I hated the Paint Dab Markers. I was so frustrated with them after a few months, that I determined I would just buy the real… Continue reading Do-a-Dot Markers Review
Popsicle Stick Shapes Activity – Teaching Shapes
My toddler is a little ball of fun and loves to keep himself busy. Unfortunately, sometimes being “busy” means making a huge drawing with dry erase markers on the wall (Yes, that really happened). Luckily, I have found that keeping Smiley Man busy learning shapes and doing shape activities, is a great way to keep… Continue reading Popsicle Stick Shapes Activity – Teaching Shapes
Locomotor Skills Activities for Preschool
First off, what are locomotor skills? Locomotor skills are the skills that we use to get from one place to another. They include walking, running, hopping, jumping, skipping, galloping, tip toeing, leaping, and sliding. It is very important for children to practice these for various reasons. I have done a lot of research on this… Continue reading Locomotor Skills Activities for Preschool
5 Montessori Practical Life Activities for Toddlers
Back when Little Bear was a toddler if somebody told me I should do practical life activities from the Montessori method with my toddler I would have said, “What is practical life in Montessori?” Luckily, I have since learned quite a bit about the Montessori methods, and I really appreciate the practical life activities. Unfortunately,… Continue reading 5 Montessori Practical Life Activities for Toddlers
Hexbug Nano Review
With the upcoming Easter season everyone is looking for gifts for their kids. If you have boys I’m sure you are well aware that most of their toys seem to be based around violence. It can be hard to find gifts that aren’t violence related that are still “cool”. Well, one of the best ideas I have… Continue reading Hexbug Nano Review
Easter Baskets for Under $10!
I was recently doing some Easter basket shopping and I was a little overwhelmed by all of the possibilities available. I decided to go home and do a little research before buying anything for my kids’ Easter gifts. I gave most of that research yesterday when I posted 125 Easter Basket Gift Ideas. If you… Continue reading Easter Baskets for Under $10!