Sea shells, sand castles, and beach umbrellas are around these summer months. Make and play this summer muffin tin syllable counting game with your kids for some fine motor and phonemic awareness practice. Affiliate links. Reprinted with permission from 100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids. Take a peek inside our book here! Summer Muffin Tin Syllable Counting Game for Kids Say and count syllables in this self-checking summer-muffin tin syllable counting game. Sneak in a little ... Read more...
Sand Art | Outdoor Fun and Learning
It's easy to forget some of the classic crafts of yesteryears. Making your own bookmarks from old cards, leaf pictures and sand art are some of my kids favorites. These activities have been done by many parents and teachers for many years. Why? Because kids LOVE them! Have you brought glue and paper outside to the sandbox yet for some fun sand art? If not, today is the day to have some outdoor fun and learning! Sand Art | Outdoor Fun and Learning Materials needed: It's craft ... Read more...
Play and Learn Oceans: 38 Activities for Kids
Summer is here. Now is the perfect time to play and learn oceans with your kids! You Can Play and Learn Oceans By: Here's a quick and easy ocean theme activity to get you started! Affiliate links to products Play and Learn Oceans with an Ocean in a Tub Materials Needed: Directions: For another 38 Play and Learn Oceans ideas.... the Early Childhood Education Team has gathered their top ocean activities for kids. From crafting to exploring small world play, ... Read more...
Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag for Kids to Make and Play
Are kids excited about Disney’s Finding Dory Movie? Channel this excitement by creating Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag. Learning Objective. Recognizing capital letter names and sounds. Remembering and knowing the letter names and sounds are part of the early childhood education curriculum. A strong understanding of the sounds, phonics, can be helpful for children when learning to read. This Swimming Letters with Dory Sensory Bag activity is great because ... Read more...
DIY Birthday Party Decorations with Elementary Aged Kids
Create a fun ocean themed party with your child using just a few simple art supplies and build fun memories together. Here's how we created ours. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. How to Make Your Own Birthday Party Decorations It was Birthday Weekend at our house! My oldest daughter turned 7! Can't believe she'll be starting Second Grade next Monday. It's no secret that we love having ... Read more...
Make a Mermaid Necklace
Help make your family's beach vacation memories last a little bit longer! Make an exquisite bejeweled keepsake of your summer beach adventure. A mermaid shell necklace is a perfect accessory for any occasion. GREAT for siblings to make together! Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Make a Jeweled Shell Necklace A.K.A. Mermaid Necklace Supplies - Prep Work - This craft project will require the use of a small to medium size shell with a hole at the top. Take ... Read more...
Tips for Visiting the OdySea Aquarium in Arizona
We traveled to discover a special spot where the desert meets the ocean at the OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona. This one of a kind attraction features interactive exhibits and unique views of aquatic life to make lifelong impressions to love and appreciate water animals in rivers, lakes and oceans. Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets in exchange to share our personal review of the OdySea Aquarium. All opinions expressed are my own. OdySea Aquarium As you enter ... Read more...
What kindergarten writing looks like – a year of student samples
Kindergarten writing starts off as letters and moves towards full simple 5 sentence paragraphs at the end of the year. Here is one child's progression on kindergarten writing throughout the year, a glimpse into the kindergarten writing standards, and resources for teaching writing to kindergarten. What Kindergarten Writing Looks Like My daughter is 5 years old. As a former kindergarten teacher, writing at this stage is my absolute favorite. I find great joy in "seeing" ... Read more...
First Grade Teacher Request Letter
Kindergarten has gone by fast. Now is the time to start thinking about writing your child’s first grade teacher request letter. Although many schools discourage parents from requesting a particular teacher by name, they do allow parents to write a teacher request letter. As a former kindergarten and first grade teacher, now mom to a soon-to-be first grader, I too am writing this letter for my son. Affiliate links. Finding the BEST Classroom Fit for First Grade First grade is a big ... Read more...
Getting the Teacher You Want
This school year is coming to an end and some of us are already looking ahead to next fall. I want my kids to LOVE going to school and enjoy learning. Every year we write a classroom request letter and have been fortunate that our kids have connected well with their teachers. Because the truth is, a great classroom teacher makes all the difference in the world. Here are some ideas for getting the teacher you want for your child in the upcoming school year. Affiliate ... Read more...
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