What can I use for sensory bin fillers? Ever since my post about How Sensory Bins can Make Your Child Smarter, I’ve been itching to do more sensory bins with Smiley Man. Unfortunately for me, I ran out of ideas for sensory bin fillers (also called sensory bin bases). Soooooo, I brainstormed and came up… Continue reading 15 Creative Ideas for Sensory Bin Fillers
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Expert Advice on How Sensory Bins Make Your Child Smarter
Why use sensory bins? If you’ve been on my site at all, you know that I love sensory bins! I feel like they are such a great learning tool. When my kids use them they are super engaged, notice more detail in things around them, and even get better finger and hand strength. The results… Continue reading Expert Advice on How Sensory Bins Make Your Child Smarter
Teaching Numbers with Clip Cards
How can I use clip cards for teaching numbers? At some point we all learn that there is a connection between a written number (a symbol) and an amount (a specific number of objects). To adults it seems obvious. Of course 1 means one thing. But, to a toddler or preschooler this can be confusing.… Continue reading Teaching Numbers with Clip Cards
How to Use Building Preschool Printables
What matching games for kids teach spatial relations? Will your child be ready for Kindergarten math? This activity will lay the foundation to get him there. The activity is called Building and it teaches spatial relations. Spatial relation is how an object is located in space in relation to another object. Why Use Matching Games… Continue reading How to Use Building Preschool Printables
How to Use Preschool Printables
How do I use these kids printable activities? I am starting a new series called How to Use Preschool Printables. There will be a new post every Friday and each post will highlight a different preschool or toddler printable. It will have instructions for how to use these printables for learning. If you have ever… Continue reading How to Use Preschool Printables
How to Use Montessori 3 Part Cards
How do I use Montessori 3 Part Cards? I have been getting a few questions about Montessori 3 Part cards in the past few weeks so I guess it’s time to write a post about them. :) 3 Part Cards can be a fabulous learning printable, but you do have to know how to use… Continue reading How to Use Montessori 3 Part Cards
Use Kid Tweezers for Fine Motor Growth and Development
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
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
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