Beelieve Academy

 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...

  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...