Now that Bo is starting preschool this year, we’re all about numbers and letters and thematic units. Even though we don’t really believe in “formal” schooling until kindergarten, Bo is definitely interested in learning her numbers! She loves counting and puzzles are one of her favorite things. I combined those two loves of hers with …
Math activities
This super-simple Valentine’s Day Venn diagram math activity teaches children in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades how to find the common factors between numbers. It’s one of our most memorable Valentines STEM activities, and also one of the easiest. I like to use hands-on manipulatives for math activities when I can, even with older grades. …
Summer camps can get expensive, so why not make your own? Grab your kids, grab some friends, and host this super-fun at-home math camp filled with DIY math summer camp activities and learn while having fun. This is a fun DIY summer camp theme that your kids will remember long after the math summer camp …
Frog activities for kids provide tons of fun ways to learn about frogs and with frogs! Preschoolers will have an especially good time playing this DIY frog counting game for preschoolers! In the frog counting game, preschoolers age two to five will sharpen their counting skills and develop a deep appreciation for mathematics in a …
Math can be fun even on Valentine’s Day when you bring Valentines STEM activities into the mix. It’s super fun to use conversation hearts as manipulatives for Valentine’s Day. We call this Valentine’s Day math! We always buy conversation hearts around Valentine’s Day, but to be honest, we don’t really like to eat them as …
Preschoolers will love this penguin sensory bin playing hide and seek with penguins in fake snow. Sensory play and learning. Bo absolutely loves all things sensory. She will do just about anything if it means she can play in something messy. This hands-on activity is perfect for preschoolers just learning how to count or for …