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Feed me games are very popular these days. I recently introduced a Monster Themed Feed Me game to my 2 year old. He absolutely loved it. It’s a win- win. Your child is playing and learning at the same time. The concept is to reinforce concepts your child knows. I would not use a feed me game to introduce a new concept or lesson. In a typical game, a child either draw a card with an instruction or the instructions are verbally given. Younger children 2-4 that are not yet reading will do better with verbal instruction. Beginning readers will benefit from games that include pictorial instruction. Click here for the free template.  Benefits of Feed Me Game *Skills reinforced:                               Letter recognition                             Number recognition                     ...

 There is nothing like having a child or house full of children who are bored. Bored children can aggravate themselves or siblings, get buried into electronics, or find some mischief to get into. All of these things happen with my toddlers if an activity is not planned. That is why I am always planning fun activities for them to channel their energy if we cannot get outside. There has been quite a few rainy days so I had to dig into my "activity bag" for some fresh ideas. These activities were intended for ages 2-7 but big kids will also enjoy them.  Reading  There is nothing like a good book. Encourage your child to read a story to themselves, a sibling, a stuffed toy or even YOU!. There are so many benefits to reading- communication skills, vocabulary building, stretching their attention span, cognitive development and the list goes on. Get a little creative by encouraging your child to draw their favorite part of the story. If you have a little problem solver, encourag...

 Ladybug Headband Craft Template Its Springtime!! Ladybugs are a very popular preschool/kindergarten craft. My toddler is especially fascinated by lady bugs as we find them around the house and in our backyard. This template is very simple to make. Here is some kid friendly information on ladybugs . Google has a cool application 3D AR where you can see insects and other things in real life. My toddler had fun making the ladybug move all over the place. Here is the link  .As with any online links- screen first before showing the kiddos. Click the finished craft to download the Ladybug Headband Craft TemplateEnjoy.  Supplies Needed  plus white crayon or paint marker (not shown) How to Create the Ladybug Headband Trace around the template onto colored pieces of cardstock. Trace the first template with the headband onto black cardstock. Trace the wings onto red cardstock. Or you can color the pieces black or red.  Glue your antennae and wiggle eyes onto the ladybug...

  Jelly beans are associated with Easter but can actually be used as manipulatives all year long. Use them in your learning and sensory activities before throwing them away. Grab a bag of jelly beans and a die for some fun but educational NO PREP packet.  Kids LOVE candy activities! Even the most reluctant student cannot resist.  {Click here} Head on over to score this free Jelly Bean printable! It’s a great way to use some hands-on manipulatives (jelly beans) to practice math skills! The Jelly Bean packet is suited for Preschool/ Kindergarten is packed with over 10 pages of fun. Some of the activities (graphing, patterns, counting game, and gross motor game) can be used for an older toddler. Laminate for multiple use and set us for individual use in your small group, learning centers or create as a weekly idea in your busy bin. The Jelly Bean Preschool/Kindergarten Packet includes: -Gross motor cards  -Create your own Jelly Bean AB patterns -Matching Jelly Bea...

  Young children are just very hard on books. Even sturdy board books are sometimes unable to stand the test of time. I love books and it breaks my heart to see a broken book. My toddlers are 1 and 2 (almost 3). While they love to read, they are just so rough with their books. I practice modeling proper handling but its still a long road to travel. I noticed that the single broken book started to became a pile of broken books. I decided to take the time and make a lesson on taking care of our books. Introducing- the Book Hospital. A book hospital is a relatable idea as children are familiar with trips to the doctor. In most cases, children are a little more careful since they are attributing sentiment to the books. I've done it with my Pre-k students and Kinders. The book hospital is always a hit. Older children can be taught how to repair the books for younger siblings or fellow classmates. I made a special place on the book shelf for the books that needed repairing. Its something...