Now is the time for spring STEM activities for kids! Bring science, technology, engineering, and math time into your springtime learning stations. Easy to set up experiments and activities for preschoolers ages 3 and up.Although originally written for young children, I set these stations up for my kindergarten and 4th grader too. They had fun exploring spring STEM after school and were able to extend the concepts even further.Affiliate Links to products in this article.How to Organize ... Read more...
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The Grouchy Ladybug Activities
A collection of ladybug themed crafts, activities, and books for your child to explore inspired by the book The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle. Has your child seen a ladybug? Here's a playful way to engage with ladybugs and ladybug themed books for your child. Plus some fun The Grouchy Ladybug printables to sneak a little learning into your ladybug fun.Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. The Grouchy Ladybug Activities for PreschoolLadybug Craft for Retelling Story The story ... Read more...
Sending a Smart Kid to Kindergarten
Are you sending a smart kid to kindergarten? Maybe they are already reading, adding, and writing paragraphs. Afraid they will not be academically challenged? As a teacher and mom to "one of those kids" (don't worry, only one out of 3 was like this)Sending a Smart Kid to KindergartenHere are some commonly asked questions and a few thoughts on ways to help make your kindergarten year even more successful.Q: My kid knows all their letter names and letter sounds. They are reading already. ... Read more...
Teaching Kids About Envelope Format
Yes - e-mail skills are important. But writing traditional snail mail is exciting PLUS, excellent writing skills give children a lifelong advantage. The only way they will know the envelope format is if we teach them.This activity is great for parents to do with their kids or teachers to set up as a literacy station.Envelope Format for KidsIn school, children with strong writing skills often outperform their peers in daily work and tests. Outside the classroom, writing skills enable children to ... 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 LikeMy daughter is 5 years old. As a former kindergarten teacher, writing at this stage is my absolute favorite. I find great joy in "seeing" progress through writing and ... Read more...
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