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ABC Order with Giant Pool Noodle Alphabet Beads

Learning letters is an important part of early childhood learning. These giant ABC beads are a great way to use your alphabet pool noodle manipulatives to extend abc play. Children bead the pool noodles alphabet beads onto a string in alphabetical order.ABC Order with Giant Pool Noodle Alphabet Beads.Learning Objective: Put letters into alphabetical order.Materials NeededClick here for directions on how to make the ABC Beads.How to play Pool Noodle ABC Order1. Set the basket of pool noodle beads ... Read more...

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Make a Pool Noodle Alphabet Basket for Learning Letters

Who knew so much learning could happen with just ONE pool noodle? That's right, we made this interactive pool noodle alphabet basket using just one orange pool noodle. (you could of course, use another color as well).  The perfect start to many pool noodle games for kids. There has been so much letter naming and sounds going on. Of course, my littles decided to play alphabet basketball right away.  There are endless learning possibilities with this letter basket.  Make one for ... Read more...

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Pool Noodle Sight Word Boat Races

Create a pool noodle sight word boat race this summer. Bring a little learning to your pool or bathtub with these super fun sight word boat races. Pick a sight word, make your boat and race your boat to the finish line... Oh, did I forget to tell you - no hands! Pool Noodle Sight Word Boat RacesLearning Objective: Read sight words.Materials Needed for Sight Word Boats:Directions to Make the Sight Word Boat Racing Game:To Make the Mast / Flags:1. Cut the mast out.2. Write the sight word on ... Read more...

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Pool Noodle Alphabet Boat Matching Game

For less than a few dollars, you can make and build this pool noodle alphabet boat matching game with your child to help them learn their ABC's. Match the alphabet mast to the corresponding boat, then float in a pool or bathtub. A fun pool noodle game for summer learning!This would make a great sensory literacy center this summer in a classroom too!Affiliate links to products included in this post.Pool Noodle Alphabet Boat Matching Game:Learning Objective: Identify the lowercase and uppercase ... Read more...

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Pool Noodle Learning Activity: Alphabetical Order Obstacle Course

Get the wiggles out while racing through this alphabetical order obstacle course using alphabet pool noodles! Great for practicing letter learning. Disclosure: This post contains amazon affiliate links. Alphabetical Order Obstacle Course Learning Objective: Say the alphabet letter names in order. Materials NeededClick here for directions on how to make the ABC Beads.How to Play Alphabetical Order Obstacle Course:1. Turn the abc pool noodle bead upside down.2. Shove a craft stick into one ... Read more...

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The BEST Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Kids

I have an open pack of sidewalk chalk sitting in my garage. You probably do to. Kids just gravitate towards the bright colored chalk. Sidewalk chalk is an inexpensive, readily available material for play and learning.The best sidewalk chalk activities are colorful, fun, and invite creative thinking. Grab a few pieces, put them in a plastic bag, and tuck them in your purse for fun on-the-go learning. Try one or all of these playful learning chalk activities for kids.Disclosure: Affiliate ... Read more...

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10 Fun Math Activities to Keep Your Preschooler Learning all Summer

Help keep your preschooler's math skills sharp this summer with this collection of easy to prepare, hands-on, play-based activities. Make learning part of your everyday summer plans.   10 Fun Math Activities to Keep Your Preschooler Learning All SummerAffiliate Links are included in this article.1. Head to your library and check out some math books. Including literature into your summer plans is a great way to expand your child's mathematics vocabulary. Read more...2. Build towers ... Read more...

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Learn to Read Sight Words with this FUN Movement Sidewalk Chalk Sight Word Game

When the weather gets nice – our sidewalk chalk comes out. It’s inexpensive and screams – CREATE WITH ME! The kids love to smash it and make colored chalk (which is sooo messy), I like to use it to think of fun ways to learn.  We’ve played this sidewalk chalk sight word game with my four year old who is just learning a few words because he wants to read like his big brother, with my seven year old to practice harder sight words, and with my 10 year old to review her reading ... Read more...

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30+ Ocean Activities for Kids This Summer

Dive deep into these fun and easy ocean activities for kids of all ages! Explore these ocean crafts, learning games, books, songs, and more. You’ll find lots of hands-on learning and easy under the sea activities for preschool and kindergarten.Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Fun Facts About the Ocean for KidsThe ocean is a vast and mysterious place, and it is important for kids to learn about it so that they can appreciate its beauty and diversity. The ocean covers over ... Read more...

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The Best Ocean Books for Kids

Explore this collection of 50+ Ocean Books for Kids! Handpicked children's books highlighting all the beautiful creatures of the sea for your child to discover. Plus ocean activity ideas to do after you read the ocean books. Let's dive into the ocean with these colorful books! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ocean Books for KidsAs a mom and teacher here I'm sharing with you my favorite ocean themed books to read with your child. I've classified the ... Read more...

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