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

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First Day of Summer Vacation Interview for Kids

School is ending and you're looking for a fun way to kick off the summer! Start by doing this first day of summer vacation interview with your child. A fun keepsake as you encourage your child to plan their summer adventures.   What are you planning to do this summer? First Day of Summer Vacation Interview Can you believe summer is here? We made it through this school year. For many, it was finally a full year back at school, thanks to COVID-19 and all the issues that came ... Read more...

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Open Ended Fish Art and Science Project for Creative Kids to Make and Do

Do you know where the fish’s dorsal fin is? In this open ended fish art and science activity, children create their own fish.  Kids trace, cut, and paint. A template takes away any frustrations of “I can’t draw a fish.” Let them draw on their own dorsal, pectoral, and pelvic fin. This guarantees that every child’s fish will be unique and makes it theirs. Open Ended Fish Art and Science Project Best for ages 4-7. Science learning objective: Identifies 3 parts of a fish. ... Read more...

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How to Plan a DIY Summer Camp at Home

Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Here's how to plan a DIY summer camp at home with your family and friends. How to Plan a DIY Summer Camp at Home You can host your own DIY Summer camp with just your kids or invite a few friends to join the fun. One advantage of inviting friends is that there's more to help with the planning and supplies. Plus more hands on deck when it's time for the camp week. I'd recommend keeping your summer camp theme to one ... Read more...

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Summer Reading

Has your child started reading their Summer Reading List for School? Almost every student receives a suggested Reading List for their summer vacation. Have you encouraged your child to work on it? One of the biggest concerns with your child at home for summer vacation is the amount of literacy skills that can be lost, reading can help maintain those skills and entertain your child for hours. The more they process that information the more they will remember it. Here are some tips ... Read more...

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Summer Reading Challenge

Kick off your child's summer vacation with this fun summer reading challenge! Pick and choose from over 40 places to read a book this summer. Which reading spot will you check off first? Summer Reading Challenge There are so many places to read a book! This free printable includes 40+ fun ways to encourage your child to read more during the summer months. Your child can mark off each one as they read this summer. Just download and print and you're on your way to a book-filled ... Read more...

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Super Fun STEM Camp Ideas at Home

Get ready for summer with these super fun STEM Camp Ideas for your home. Focus on developing 21st Century Skills of collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and more. STEM Camp Ideas Summer makes the perfect time for our kids to get hands-on with activities, games, and challenges that connect learning to science, technology, engineering, and math. I really would love to see more time for our kids to simply experience STEM concepts in the ... Read more...

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