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Basic Preschool Math with Fall Leaves

Basic Preschool Math with Fall Leaves

September 19, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

405 SharesPin386Share18Tweet+1There are so many basic math skills that young kids can learn through play. From numbers and counting, to spatial relations and geometry, much of early play like building towers or creating patterns with toy cars practices basic preschool math. This basic math with fall leaves activity is the perfect way

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Filed Under: Fall, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers Tagged With: early learning, fall leaves, learn through play, math, play, preschool

Activities for 3 Year Olds

Activities for 3 Year Olds

February 2, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

8K SharesPin8KShare68Tweet+1Three is such a special age in the life of a child. It is a time for exploration and creativity and a jump in independence and ability to follow instruction. The days of the ‘terrible twos’ are in the rearview mirror and your little one is ready to tackle

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Sensory Tagged With: 3 year olds, Homeschool, kids, kids activities, learn through play, preschool

Shopkins I Spy Bag: Sensory & Fine Motor

Shopkins I Spy Bag: Sensory & Fine Motor

April 17, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

405 SharesPin392Share2Tweet+1A Shopkins I Spy Bag for the Surprise a Egg Lover My kids are full on obsessed with all things ‘surprise eggs‘ and Shopkins. YouTube to my kids is what TGIF was to me; the be all end all for technology and entertainment, only instead of Full House and

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Sensory, Uncategorized Tagged With: dads, learn through play, moms, play-based education, Preschool at Home, Sensory, surprise eggs, youtube

Butterfly File Folder Games:Free Printable!

Butterfly File Folder Games:Free Printable!

March 31, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

144 SharesPin100Share29Tweet+1File folder games are right up there with busy bags for me. I love these types of educational activities that are more about fun than learning. My kids adore them and use them often in places like waiting rooms, restaurants, and even airplanes. They butterfly file folder games are

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: butterfly, kids, learn through play, play, preschoolers, printable, spring, toddlers

Plastic Easter Egg Counting Game for Preschoolers

Plastic Easter Egg Counting Game for Preschoolers

February 16, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

240 SharesPin203Share18Tweet+1By adding some numbers to plastic Easter eggs, kids are encouraged to count and use fine motor skills in this fun Easter egg counting game for preschoolers.   There are so many uses for plastic Easter eggs! This activity encourages counting, matching and fine motor practice. I first saw this

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Filed Under: Easter, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: Easter, fine motor, Homeschool, kids activity, learn through play, learning activity, preschool, projects

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