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Build a Base Ten Math Game with Pool Noodles

Pool noodles cut to fit into Base Ten Basket

Young learners need lots of hands-on experiences with numbers. This base ten basket encourages them to build and explore the numbers from 0-100 all for under $8 from the dollar store. Build your own base ten math game with pool noodles for life sized math exploration. This math activity works well for multiple age levels. We have used it for children ages 2-8 years old. This article contains affiliate links. Build a Base Ten Math Game with Pool Noodles Learning Objective: Read and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games, Math Tagged With: games for kids, grade school, math, Pool Noodle game, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Summer Sight Word Game with Seashells

Summer Sight Words with Sea Shells

Finding playful ways to incorporate learning and fun in the summer is important! As we kick off summer, here is one way with a summer sight word game to catch their attention using a childhood favorite... SEASHELLS!  We look for summer camps that kids love but still look at what they will take away from the camps as far as learning new skills, too. One focus that we want kids to keep is their language development and reading abilities. Here’s a fun sight word game that is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: grade school, Kim, Ocean, Ocean Theme, Preschool, Seashells, Sight Words, Summer Reading, Summer Slide

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Pool Noodle Build a Word Towers for Learning to Read

letters written on pool noodles to create a word tower

When children have begun to master the letter names and sounds, it is time to start building simple three letter words.  These pool noodle build  word towers activities are a great way to combine literacy with a little engineering. It is perfect for the child who enjoys learning through movement and play. Here's how to play this Pool Noodle Game.  Pool Noodle Build Word Towers Activities for Learning to Read Learning Objective: Read simple 3 letter ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Amanda, Pool Noodle game, reading activities, Spelling Words, Summer

By Kim Vij

Kids Writing Game with Sand and Seashells

sight words written in sand by copying sight word on seashell

Summer time is a perfect time to make a game using outdoor items. This kids writing game with sand and seashells is sure to be a big hit and keep your child learning all summer long. Here's how to play.  This post contains affiliate links  In our book 100 FUN  & EASY LEARNING GAMES FOR KIDS we wanted to create games using items that kids are naturally drawn to.  Sand and seashells are one of my kids favorite things to explore when they are outside. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games, Reading Tagged With: 100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids, Games, grade school, Ocean, outdoor, Preschool, Seashells, Sight Words, Summer

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Make a Pool Noodle Alphabet Basket for Learning Letters

Pool Noodle Alphabet Basket. A fun pool noodle game idea for kids

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...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Amanda, grade school, Pool Noodle game, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Alphabet Game with Seashells Busy Bag

ABC Fun with Shells

Learning can be all around us during summertime, even with seashells! Here's a playful alphabet game with seashells for kids to practice learning the letters in the alphabet. Here's how... Bring summer inside with us for hours of literacy fun with shells. We collected quite a few shells from our trips to the beach this summer and I wanted something fun to do with them. We did color them earlier in to create rainbow seashells! {Click Here for more}. However now it's time for some ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Busy Bag, Ocean, Ocean Theme, Preschool, seashell, Seashells, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

ABC Order with Giant Pool Noodle Alphabet Beads

Giant ABC Pool Noodle 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 Needed Click here for directions on how to make the ABC Beads. How to play Pool Noodle ABC Order 1. Set ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Reading Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Activities for School Ages, Alphabet, Amanda, grade school, Literacy, Pool Noodle game, Preschool, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Solar Science Experiments for Kids

Solar Energy Experiments for Kids to explore!

Solar Science Experiments for Kids are a fun way to teach children about renewable energy sources. These experiments are geared for children ages 5-10, but may be adapted for all ages. My daughter is getting VERY excited about her upcoming week at science camp! In preparation for this amazing week-long summer camp, we are trying to get into the habit of "thinking like a scientist!"   This week, we focused on solar science experiments and creative problem-solving. As an ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: camp Invention, Eco Living, grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, STEM, Summer, Summer Camp

By Kim Vij

How to Dye Rainbow Sea Shells

How to Dye Seashells with leftover Egg Dye this Spring or Summer

Learn how to dye seashells with your kids. Did you know you can make your own rainbow seashells? With just a few materials you'd be surprised how easy you can dye these colorful shells with your child. Have you ever thought about what to do with the leftover Easter egg dye that you use for eggs every year? Rainbow Sea Shells Science Experiment I’m going to be honest I never have until this Easter, I guess just because we’re always busy doing other things on Easter with our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Science, STEM Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, Colors, Easter, grade school, Kim, Ocean, Preschool, Rainbow, Science Fun, Seashells, STEAM, Summer

By Kim Vij

A House for Hermit Crab Activities

A House for Hermit Crab Activities

Looking for A House for Hermit Crab Activities? Explore these adorable watercolor puppets and ocean themed movement game inspired by Eric Carle's book. A Summer is not complete without some fun in the Ocean! One of our favorite books to read about the ocean is A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle. I love the various sea creatures that it introduces to children.  Let’s have some fun with these special Ocean Animals from the book! This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: beach, Book Activities, Eric Carle, Fish, grade school, Ocean, Ocean Theme, Preschool, Summer, VBC Summer Camp

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