How do I keep fine motor activities exciting for my child? I had these kids tweezers on my list of things to buy for tot school for a long time, but I kept dragging my feet. They were just a little bit more expensive than I thought they should be, plus I just wasn’t sure… Continue reading Use Kid Tweezers for Fine Motor Growth and Development
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Uppercase Letter Formation Prompts Video
How can I teach my child to form uppercase letters? Today’s video is uppercase letter formation. If you missed my first letter formation video be sure to check that out to see why and how to teach letter formation. Also check out my lowercase letter formation video for the lowercase letter formation prompts. Here is… Continue reading Uppercase Letter Formation Prompts Video
How to Use a Home Laminator Video Tutorial
How do I use a home laminator? I have another video for you today and it’s all about how to use a home laminator. I have a Scotch Thermal laminator and I love it. If you have a different brand of laminator, I’m sure the process is pretty similar so this video should still be… Continue reading How to Use a Home Laminator Video Tutorial
Free Printable I Spy Cards for St. Patrick’s Day
What is a fun learning activity I can do with my child for St. Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick’s Day has always seemed like a funny holiday to me, but at the same time, I love it! It probably helps that green is one of my favorite colors :). I wanted to come up with a… Continue reading Free Printable I Spy Cards for St. Patrick’s Day
How to Use Sensory Bins
How can I use sensory bins to teach my child? I’ll be honest, I resisted sensory bins for a long time before I started using them with my kiddos. They just seemed too simple to be as great as everyone said. The truth is, kids need things that are simple. They thrive with simplicity. I… Continue reading How to Use Sensory Bins
Letter Formation Prompts for Lowercase Alphabet Video
What exact phrases do I use to say each lowercase letter when teaching the lowercase alphabet? I have another video for you today! This one teaches the actual letter formation prompts for the lowercase alphabet. You’ll probably want to check out this video which explains what letter formation is. Download your own letter formation prompt… Continue reading Letter Formation Prompts for Lowercase Alphabet Video
Math Cube Patterns with Free Printable
Where can I find a printable that will help teach my child patterns? It’s time for the final post in our pattern activities series. If you’ve missed any of our other pattern activities, check the bottom of the post for links to the other activities. Also, check out our store page for activity packs of… Continue reading Math Cube Patterns with Free Printable
5 Ways to Use Alphabet Stamps
How can alphabet rubber stamps be used for learning and for fun by my preschooler or toddler? I bought these Melissa and Doug Alphabet Stamps at the beginning of this year so Smiley Man could use them with my Toddler Curriculum. So far, both Smiley Man and Little Bear LOVE them. They are really sturdy… Continue reading 5 Ways to Use Alphabet Stamps
3 Ways to Use Pattern Boards
How can I use pattern boards to teach patterns to my preschooler? Pattern boards are really common in preschool packs and when used correctly they are great pattern activities for preschool. However, if you’re anything like me, you probably had no idea how to use them the first time you saw them. Never fear, today… Continue reading 3 Ways to Use Pattern Boards
Letter Formation Video
How do I teach my child to write letters correctly? I am so excited to share with you the first video of a new series of videos. From now on we will be doing a new video every wednesday. At least that’s the goal. ;) I am sooooo new to making videos so please be… Continue reading Letter Formation Video