If you are a subscriber to this blog, you are probably aware that we champion the use of appropriate and integrated technology in ECE. As we begin a new school year, I wanted a technology center for our kids that we could use throughout the year. The QR Code Alphabet Games below will not only help introduce your kids to QR Code technology, but they will also allow for mobile technology … [Read more...] about Printable A to Z Alphabet QR Code Game for Preschool & Kindergarten!
#Wikkistix Popsicle Letters, Numbers, and Colors for #Backtoschool!
It is officially back to school time for our students this week! While we are excited to have our kids back in the classroom, we aren't quite ready to let go of summertime fun just yet! We hope you enjoy the Wikki Stix created Popsicle Alphabet and Ants on a Picnic Blanket Learning Crafts below! They are a fun way to introduce (reintroduce) basic skills while incorporating fine motor activities … [Read more...] about #Wikkistix Popsicle Letters, Numbers, and Colors for #Backtoschool!
MINION love – Back-to-School Theme for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Since the arrival of Despicable Me 2 in theatres this summer, our kids are, once again, enthralled with MINIONS! We like to draw them, color them, create them, play with them, and trade Minion toys brought from home. In order to capitalize on our current interest, I've made MINIONS our back-to-school theme this year! I hope your kids will enjoy creating, learning, and playing with the … [Read more...] about MINION love – Back-to-School Theme for Preschool and Kindergarten!
The Ugly Duckling – A Fairy Tale for Kids
The Ugly Duckling is a beloved Fairy Tale. Fairy tales are stories with imaginary characters that usually have a teachable lesson. Role playing can help the children understand the lesson (morals/values) and you may wish to do as part of the book introductions. The Ugly Duckling – Morals or Lessons: do not be let down easily; do not judge by appearances only; it is good to care about others. … [Read more...] about The Ugly Duckling – A Fairy Tale for Kids
Super #WikkiStix Math Wraps – 5 Printable Games!
We've been using Wikki Stix in our classroom with kids for over 20 years. Wikki Stix is a versatile sensory product that is durable enough to withstand daily use by Preschoolers and Kindergartners. This past week, we made math wraps for teaching basic skill sets to our 4 and 5 year olds. The kids loved math wrapping with Super Wikki Stix; it was great fine motor work, too! Super Wikki Stix … [Read more...] about Super #WikkiStix Math Wraps – 5 Printable Games!
{Sponsored} Summer Play & Learning: Counting Mats, Science, & Literacy with #Wikkistix!
This post is a sponsored post from Wikki Stix. I am paid and have received Wikki Stix to develop the summer activities offered below. I hope you and your children enjoy creating and learning this summer with Wikki Stix! SUMMER COUNTING MATS 1-10 -Summer Counting Mats 1_10 Materials needed: assorted Colors of Wikki Stix and a copy of the file above for each child. Print the file … [Read more...] about {Sponsored} Summer Play & Learning: Counting Mats, Science, & Literacy with #Wikkistix!