5 Santa Shape Activities for Preschoolers
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5 Santa Shape Activities for Preschoolers

What shape theme is more fun than Santa? He’s a big jolly fellow, even when his face is shaped like a trapezoid. My kids have always welcomed any activity that involves playdough. And generally, any hands-on activity. I’m all about bringing fun into learning. I know when I saw these shape Santa’s that they needed…

Christmas Mini Eraser Math Sets for Santa and Candy Canes
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Christmas Mini Eraser Math Sets for Santa and Candy Canes

Don’t have the mini erasers? No problem! There’s a page at the back where you can print your own. Print on cardstock so they’re thick enough to withstand use! But check Target to see if they still have some!   Mini erasers have become one of our biggest motivators in learning. My kids love them….

Christmas Code Breakers for Addition and Multiplication
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Christmas Code Breakers for Addition and Multiplication

My kids love things like puns, riddles, and trivia. In fact, I can get them to practice almost any skills by using one of those three ideas. (Check out this fun printable Christmas movie trivia  if your kids are also into trivia). These Christmas themed code breakers are perfect for practicing a bit of addition…

Christmas Math Mats for Hands On Subtraction and Addition
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Christmas Math Mats for Hands On Subtraction and Addition

There are many ways to practice math but it seems like hands-on methods are the clearest and easiest methods. Hands on ten frame mats and number lines are two great hands-on ways to practice math. These roll, draw, and solve addition mats are another great way to work on math skills! Different methods will appeal to different kids….

Christmas Color by Reducing Fractions
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Christmas Color by Reducing Fractions

Today Royal (the 8-year-old) said fractions are his favorite thing in the entire world. We’re taking him to the doctor tomorrow (We contemplated urgent care but we had brownies in the dinner). For the rest of us who don’t think fractions are all that amazing, a bit of practice with reducing them is always a…

Can you make Rudolph Fly? A Christmas STEM Project
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Can you make Rudolph Fly? A Christmas STEM Project

Can you make Rudolph fly? It’s actually more about making him fall and then fly. This STEM Project is a great lesson on buoyancy that goes slightly past the sink or float type tests! Why STEM Projects are Important STEM is such an important area for kids to learn about, engage in, and be exposed…

Reindeer SuDoKu Puzzles – Christmas Logic Fun
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Reindeer SuDoKu Puzzles – Christmas Logic Fun

SuDoKu have slowly become an integral part of our lives. They are such a great way to practice logic skills and there are so many themes available that we can always find a reason to work on one. It’s my hope that my kids will graduate to 9×9 with numbers one day!   It is…

No Prep Christmas Addition Pack
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No Prep Christmas Addition Pack

Holidays are stressful.  Not bad stressful, but stressful none the less.  I don’t know about you, but when I feel stressed, nothing gets done.  And that’s all fine and dandy unless you’re responsible for teaching children!  A few off days are okay but I cannot just ditch the entire month of December.  We’ve discussed Christmas…