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$No Prep Winter Mini Eraser Math Pages$

No Prep Winter Mini Eraser Math Pages

ByErin January 4, 2018January 2, 2020

I think I am obsessed with mini erasers. I stalk the Target Dollar Spot. And then I pick up every single one they put out. So I have to make pages to go with them or the obsession is slightly unjustified. (Find many more Mini Eraser Themes Here!) These Winter Mini Eraser pages…

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100+ Learning to Read Printables

ByErin November 6, 2017November 5, 2017

We are coming to the end of our ‘learning to read’ phase but we have been in this phase for a good amount of time – probably 6 or 7 years! It’s such a magical and frustrating period of time, but so totally worth it. I hope this list of 100 learning to read printables…

Space ABC Writing Booklets for Handwriting Practice

ByErin October 31, 2017May 5, 2023

Handwriting isn’t the most exciting task for most kids. I know my kids have never taken to handwriting practice and it definitely wasn’t my favorite as a kid. But there were times that I was motivated to write – like when it was fun! I remember a lot of fun writing projects (and probably forgot…

Learn shapes and fine motor skills with playdough

ByErin October 25, 2017April 1, 2024

Shapes and playdough seem like such a great combination, right? Playing with something fun like playdough all while learning about shapes! I knew it was a winning combination and thus, the shape playdough mats were created! They’re great for open-ended play or more directed learning. There are so many great ways to learn about and work…

Pumpkin Beginning Reader Mats for Building Words

ByErin September 5, 2017January 3, 2020

Reading practice with pumpkins is always better. These pumpkin word builder mats are great for the beginning reader to practice short words!I love sneaking in extra reading practice with a bit of a fun game. These pumpkin mats turned into a game and made reading so much more fun. Day 2 of Pumpkin wekk…

Apple Beginning Reading with CVC Words

ByErin August 9, 2017June 12, 2023

Reading fluency and practice can be fun with a great theme. These apple themed CVC words are great for practicing reading with a fun, hands on approach. I love watching kids learn to read but there is no doubt that teaching a child to read can be frustrating. After they develop the understanding of how…

Space and Planet Beginning Sound Clip Cards

ByErin July 20, 2017January 3, 2020

Feel inspired with space and beginning sound clip cards! Practice those beginning sounds, work on fine motor skills, all within a space theme.Space seems to be an excellent motivating theme in our house. They love planets, space shuttles, meteors, aliens, and everything in between. So more space themed stuff is on the docket. I don’t…

Ocean Playdough Math Mats for Counting and Addition

ByErin July 11, 2017January 6, 2024

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…

Sight Word Sundaes – Fun Summer Reading Practice

ByErin June 29, 2017May 22, 2023

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,…

Rhyming Practice with Popsicle Rhymes FREE Printable

ByErin June 27, 2017January 4, 2020

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…

$Hands On Fourth of July Mini Eraser Math Pages$

Hands On Fourth of July Mini Eraser Math Pages

ByErin June 26, 2017January 4, 2020

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…

Learn to Read with Rainbow CVC Words

ByErin June 17, 2017June 22, 2023

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…