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Domino Addition {Plus Giveaway}
We have a ton of board games at our house. They get played on occasion, but the real winners of my boys’ attention, are dominoes and playing cards. The kids love to play all sorts of card and domino...
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Leaf Counting Math Puzzle
Fall has officially arrived. Evident, not only on the calendar, but also by noting the rainy and cool weather we’ve been having. No complaints here. We love fall ! The boys and I spent some time...
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Rock Counting
It’s no secret that rocks are a favorite item in our household. Recently, we’ve had fun learning letters with rocks in Alphabet Rocks Nature Play, used rocks to make bracelets in Make Your Own Nature...
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Calendar Number Writing Practice
Years ago, when I was doing my student teaching, we had a local company that donated paper and other supplies to our evening childcare program at the college. We used the paper for all kinds of...
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Find & Clip – Number Sequencing Activity
It has always amazed me that once kids begin to learn new concepts and ideas, they become almost unstoppable in their quest to further their knowledge. It’s quite inspirational, really, to observe...
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Silver Bells Math Memory Game
We went to a Winter Festival at our local library a few weeks ago. They have the event every year, which includes holiday crafts for kids, refreshments (apple cider and cookies), and games. One of...
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Numerical Order Activity Using Cups
As someone who has always struggled with math, it makes me so happy to see that my boys have all acquired a love of numbers. They are constantly surprising me with their abilities and desire to learn...
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Number Knock Down
The boys and I have been housesitting for a relative this week, so we’ve been taking full advantage of having access to a yard to play in and a child-friendly neighborhood to explore. We are...
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25 Games & Activities To Practice Early Math Skills
Children are natural learners. Their curiosity and thirst for knowledge motivates them to take everyday experiences and turn them into valuable (and educational) lessons. A simple walk around the...
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12 Children’s Books About Math
Math has always been a struggle for me. It was the one subject in school, where no matter how hard I studied and applied myself, I would just barely pass. In college, I tested so low in my math...
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Matics Math Card Game (Review & Giveaway)
When it comes to math skills, the best way for kids to really grasp concepts and strategies, is to engage in hands-on, interactive, and fun learning experiences. We use playing cards often to practice...
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Drop & Add – Mental Math Game
Mental Math is simply the act of performing mathematical calculations mentally, rather than with the help of a calculator or pencil and paper. Mental Math is an important life skill that we use often...
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Zingo! Time-Telling Board Game (Review & Giveaway)
** Disclosure: I received this product as part of an advertorial. ** In today’s modern world, the need for reading an analog clock isn’t as prevalent as it once was. Everywhere we look, there are...
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Spring Flowers Counting Game
We’ve been enjoying warm (almost hot) weather this week, and it has made me realize that spring is in full-force. Which can only mean one thing — summer will be here before we know it. The boys are...
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It’s Here! Pre-Sale Begins Today For LeapFrog LeapTV, An Educational, Active...
Today is the day! We mentioned last week, that the pre-sale period for what is sure to be the hottest toy for young kids this holiday season, would begin September 2, 2014. Well, that day has...
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5 Board Games For Preschoolers (+ Why You Should Encourage Kids To Play Board...
Now that the school year has started again, and my older boys are back in school, my 3 year old is loving the fact that he has me all to himself during the day. He misses his brothers, but is...
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Grab & Drop Pumpkin Counting
The preschool years are a great time to work on basic math concepts, such as counting, number identification, one-to-one-correspondence, and sorting. These simple ideas can easily be introduced...
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LeapTV: The Educational Video Gaming System That Encourages Kids To Be Active...
** This post is brought to you by MomSelect and LeapFrog. I received complimentary products to facilitate this review. ** Kids love video games, there is certainly no denying that. As parents and...
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Correct Change – Money Math Game
Like many kids, along with their gifts this holiday season, my boys also received a fair amount of money. Money is exciting and overwhelming for kids. If you’ve ever gone into a store with a child...
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Find & Clip Number Line Activity
Now that spring is here, we’ve been spending less time doing structured activities inside, and more time exploring and learning in the great outdoors. When the clouds rolled in this week, followed by...
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