Ocean Playdough Math Mats for Counting and Addition

Sneak in math (counting and addition) with playdough! Sensory and educational with an ocean theme. Includes a whale, octopus, and clam. I kind of thought my kids would grow out of playdough by this age (especially the almost 11 year old) but I was so wrong.  They love playdough more than ever now.  I think…

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Shark Addition Math Puzzles for Kids

These shark addition puzzles are great fun for beginning addition. Math puzzles for kids are great way to practice some simple math facts.Sharks are a big deal in our house.  I’m not sure if it’s because they are scary or because they are big ocean animals.  But there is definitely an interest level there!  I…

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3 Benefits to Busy Bags for Kindergarteners

Keep your younger kids occupied this school year using busy bags! Educational, entertaining, simple, and easy. And of course, quiet.      Homeschooling kindergarten was possibly one of my most favorite things to do.  There is something so sweet and innocent about that age… But when you have more than one child and you have…

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Sight Word Sundaes – Fun Summer Reading Practice

These sight word ice scream sundaes are a fun way to practice reading sight words and quickly! Match the words (and maybe eat some ice cream too!) I love a good ice cream sundae.  It’s not something we eat often (I reach for the Ben & Jerry’s a bit too fast for sundaes) but man,…

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Rhyming Practice with Popsicle Rhymes FREE Printable

Rhyming practice with a fun popsicle theme! Great theme for practicing rhyming this summer! Free printables for popsicle themed rhymes!Rhyming is one of those things that you either get or you don’t.  There just is not an in between period where they kind of get rhyming.  I find repetition is key and one day it…

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Hands On Fourth of July Mini Eraser Math Pages

I am so excited for the Fourth of July this year.  We are finally going to brave some fireworks because we can actually see them from our house!  I haven’t gone to fireworks in years. So, in preparation, I decided we needed to start celebrating with some fun math pages (and of course the Silly…

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4th of July Silly Sentences for Silly Reading Fun

Reading practice is more fun when it’s silly! Make some silly sentences, practice reading, and have fun all at the same time! The Fourth of July is coming up quickly.  We typically enjoy a quiet day, maybe have a BBQ or family get-together, and then head to bed at a normal time.  I like my…

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Learn to Read with Rainbow CVC Words

Welcome to an exciting journey of language and colors! In early literacy development, mastering CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words is a crucial milestone. Today, we’re going to explore a vibrant approach to CVC word building using rainbow-themed activities. This engaging method combines the power of visual aids and phonics to create a fun and effective learning experience…

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Dry Erase Addition Practice with a Beach Theme

Practice addition while sitting on the beach! Or pretending to sit on the beach with these beach addition dry erase cards! All in all, my kids would just assume skipping practicing math facts. We play games and make it fun (half the time they don’t know they are practicing) but sometimes just writing down the…

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Fun Reading Practice with Beach Silly Sentences

Put together some silly sentences and practice reading at the same time. These sentences are sure to entertain for fun reading!The silly sentences that I’ve made in the past are some of my kids favorite printables.  Even Baloo, at 10, will jump in to make some sentences.  That’s a big endorsement (in my opinion!).  They…

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Fun Beach Money Games for U.S. Coins

Learn all about coins and money with these fun beach money games! Count coins, compare amounts, and pretend to buy the beach items.Summer is here and that means it’s time for the beach! Unfortunately, we don’t have a beach nearby. So we are spending time pretending to be at the beach. These beach money cards…

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