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Space Coloring Pages: Color by Addition

Space Coloring Pages: Color by Addition

July 17, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

My kids love to talk and learn about space. My oldest is fascinated with the idea of it, and is constantly asking me to give him some addition problems. I created these space coloring pages as a way for him to have some fun with space and addition, and get

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Learn Through Play Tagged With: addition, color by code, first grade, freebie, printable, space

Rainbow Unicorn Printable Board Game for Preschoolers

Rainbow Unicorn Printable Board Game for Preschoolers

June 18, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 5 Comments

Board games are such a huge hit with my kids. The benefits of board games go beyond just having fun, kids can learn about numbers, letter and shapes, how to take turns, and hand-eye coordination and dexterity. This rainbow unicorn printable board game is perfect for learning the order of the

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Printables Tagged With: Homeschool, play based learning, printable, printable board games, rainbow, unicorns

Moana-Inspired Printable Board Game

Moana-Inspired Printable Board Game

June 12, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

It’s a Moana craze over in my house right now! Ever since making our DIY kids’ Moana necklaces (they’re SUPER easy), my daughter wants to play, craft and create with a Moana theme every day. This fun Moana-inspired printable board game is just perfect to whip out at any time.

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschool Tagged With: board game, game, Homeschool, moana, preschool, printable

30 Days of Summer Fun Free Printable Calendar

30 Days of Summer Fun Free Printable Calendar

May 20, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Engaging in summer fun as a family is a wonderful way to make the most of your time together! I was recently reminded that we only get 18 summers with our kids…18! Here are some awesome ways to make the most of them. Grab this printable calendar of 30 days

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Summer Tagged With: Family Fun, printable, summer camp, summer fun

Chocolate Coin Valentines plus Free Printable Gift Tag

Chocolate Coin Valentines plus Free Printable Gift Tag

February 10, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These chocolate coin valentines are my new favorite! We have been making Valentines for different groups of friends and classmates and are having way too much fun with it! We have our woodland animal printables and the matching game printable that we are handing out, and now the chocolate coin

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Filed Under: Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: freebie, friendship, printable, valentines day

Free Printable Woodland Animal Valentines

Free Printable Woodland Animal Valentines

January 4, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

I am so happy to tell you this story of how these woodland animal valentines came about. My kiddos get so excited to write out their Valentine’s Day cards each year. The little ‘To and From’ area becomes full of their scribbles and attempts to fit long names in tiny

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Filed Under: Holidays, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day Tagged With: free, printable, valentines, woodland creature

Printable Winter Games for Toddlers

Printable Winter Games for Toddlers

December 11, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These printable Winter games for toddlers will keep your little ones busy (and learning) all while having fun! Includes I-Spy, Matching and Bingo!   These printable Winter games for toddlers will keep your little ones busy (and learning) all while having fun! Because our Fall games for Toddlers were so popular, we

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Winter Tagged With: bingo, Games, Homeschool, i spy, matching, preschool, printable, winter

Butterfly File Folder Games: Free Printable!

Butterfly File Folder Games: Free Printable!

March 31, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

File 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 super

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

Printable Easter Egg Matching Game and Memory Game

Printable Easter Egg Matching Game and Memory Game

March 4, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

This printable Easter egg matching game for toddlers and preschoolers can be used as a puzzle, a matching game or a memory game! Great as a busy bag! My kids enjoy playing board games, card games, and more! I think it’s a great way to learn and practice turn-taking. We also happen

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Filed Under: Easter, Holidays, Printables Tagged With: Busy Bags, diy, Easter, Games, Homemade, Homeschool, preschoolers, printable, toddlers

Felt Rainbow Busy Bag with Printable Template

Felt Rainbow Busy Bag with Printable Template

February 15, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

It’s no secret…I LOVE busy bags! They are so fantastic for keeping kiddos busy ANYWHERE. Whether you need to make a phone call (we all know that’s nearly impossible), are waiting at the doctor’s office, or on a road trip or in an airplane, busy bags will be your life

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, St. Patrick's Day, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers Tagged With: Busy Bags, diy, freebie, Homemade, moms, preschoolers, printable, quiet time, rainbows, toddlers

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