Reading all the community helper themed posts linked up to last week's Discover & Explore linky was so much fun! Who knew there were so many creative ideas out there to help teach children about community helpers? This week I'm excited to feature ways to set up your own pretend play post office in your home or classroom. (And be sure to check out our current Halloween themed Discover & Explore linky if you haven’t already!) My kids love imaginative play! I ... continue reading...
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Learning to Read Series: Part 4- Play Letter and Phonemic Awareness Games Often
Welcome to part 4 of the Learning to Read Series! Play Letter and Phonemic Awareness Games Often~ Children are developing pre-reading skills all throughout the early years of their lives. Frequent and fun exposure to books isn't the only way to get kids ready to read. You can also help them develop pre-reading skills by immersing them in fun games and activities centered around phonemic awareness and phonics. Some activities are hands on, and others are oral and can be played while ... continue reading...
Baby Bird Plastic Egg Shakers Craft for Kids
Repurpose all those plastic eggs by making this adorable Easter and spring craft for kids- birdseed egg shakers. Once the kids are done using their homemade instruments for all kinds of fun sensory play, they can sprinkle the birdseed around outside! Follow our Spring Crafts and Learning Pinterest board! I'm always looking for fun ways to reuse those plastic eggs that seem to appear in mass amounts around Easter. (Last year we used our plastic eggs to paint!) We ... continue reading...
Top 10 Activities for Kids from 2014 on Buggy and Buddy
Thank you all for helping to make 2014 a successful and fun year on Buggy and Buddy! I just finished going through all my old posts from the year and over my monthly plans from the last 12 months, and there's so much to celebrate! So Much to Celebrate Our Facebook community has grown to over 20,000 members! I love our Buggy and Buddy Facebook page- it's such an easy way for all of us to interact and share ideas. Thank you so much to all of you for sharing your own photos of activities ... continue reading...
Free Printables
Here's all of my free printables for kids listed in one place by subject. You'll find games, activities, and learning pages for various ages. Be sure to bookmark this page. I'll be adding new printables as they're created! Please note: Most often, the printable is located within a post. I've linked to the posts rather than the direct link to the printables. This way you can read the post to better understand how to use each printable. Follow our Free Printables Pinterest ... continue reading...