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Muffin Tin Learning
Kids learn through games. You’re going to hear me say it over and over. Making learning fun is essential. From math to reading to character development to obedience…kids learn through games. Here’s...
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Place Value Plastic Eggs
I saw an idea on The Growing Room, but it related to reading. I still want to do this idea, but I have wanted to find a way to teach my daughter how to read two digit numbers, and I thought the...
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Learning Numbers Penny Toss
I have focused a lot on reading with my kids and not enough on math. I love math, so I’m surprised I haven’t done much with it. Today was simple and more geared at Kenzie’s age. I want to get her...
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Cross Step Strategy Game
I originally saw this idea on “Survivor.” Yes, I’m a huge fan. Call it a guilty pleasure. I was reminded about this game on Family Go. You draw out a grid in chalk. I did 10×10. Then, they choose a...
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String Estimation Game
This was a game that involves estimating with yarn. I would show an object, and they would look at it without touching. After a short observation, I would take the object away, and they would cut the...
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Find the Coin
You would think that a the concept of further and closer would be somewhat innate. It isn’t. Kids need to learn this concept just like they learn other things. In this game, kids will learn about the...
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Day #159 – Make Ten Adding Game
Make ten is a really simple game. I made it even easier for you by providing a printable. All you do is roll a die, and whoever gets to exactly 10 first wins. You can play backward from 10 to 0 also....
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Day #210 Target Take Away – A Subtraction Game
Target Take Away is a game to teach them the basic ideas of subtraction. We played outside since it’s been so sunny, but you can also play inside by drawing this board on a piece of paper. We used...
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Day #230 Thoroughness in Math – Character Development, Week #33
Thoroughness “Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might.” – Ecclesiastes 9:10a Math is a study that takes attention to details. I have always enjoyed math. I was excited to see Abby...
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Shape Search
This was actually Abigail’s homework for kindergarten. The assignment was to go on a shape walk throughout the house and find objects that represented a circle, square, rhombus, triangle, and...
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T-Ball Number Fun
We have been blessed with a beautiful fall. I’m not sure it rained one day in September, and there is sun in the forecast as far as I can see for October. Amazing for the Pacific Northwest. We are...
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Day #279 – 3D Shape Search
Abigail is learning about 3D shapes in school. I have talked about wanting to be the #1 educator in my kids’ lives. I don’t see my job as dropping them off at school or church and putting off all...
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Shape Lotto Teaches Shapes to Kids
Shape Lotto teaches shapes to kids. It is a simple and fun game that you can play with kids who are just learning their shape names and identification. I made a simple printable for you to help make it...
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Early Learning Counting and Number Practice at Mom’s Library Link Party
Welcome to this Week’s Edition of Mom’s Library My features for this week involve early learning counting and number practice. Mom’s Library is a weekly link party that brings you a fabulous place to...
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Bubble Wrap Learning
I recently came up with the idea to create bubble wrap learning. What kid (or adult for that matter) doesn’t like to pop bubble wrap. Every time we get a package containing bubble wrap, my children are...
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Circus Kindergarten Math Worksheets
Today I get to introduce you to a Monique, author and creator of Living Life and Learning. Her blog is a great resource, so I hope you’ll read her bio below, check out her site and follow her on your...
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My Favorite New Learning Games for Kids
As a former teacher and now a mom, I am so excited to expose you to my favorite new learning games for kids. When I originally saw Osmo (affiliate) advertised on Facebook, I put it on my wish list....
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Math Fun in the Kitchen
Today you get two treats in one. Lucky you! I’m going to show you how to have math fun in the kitchen while also giving you a great recipe. I am a teacher turned stay-at-home mom. Most of my teaching...
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Math War
I am a stay-at-home mom, but I have a background in education. I have worked in the classroom, but the majority of my teaching career was spent running my own tutoring business. Working one on one with...
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