March is right around the corner and that means rainbows, leprechauns, and gold at the end of the rainbow. March brings with it the first week of spring and I absolutely cannot wait. I am so over winter. So to prepare us for the month of rainbows and gold, I created these fun, hands-on Pot of Gold Number Words Printable Counting Mats to practice fine motor skills and identifying number words. … [Read more...]
Owl Craft for Kids
This Owl Craft for Kids is adorable and so much fun to make! The kids are sure to get plenty of fine-motor practice with cutting, pasting, and folding. Once the glue has completely dried, these owl crafts would make a fabulous classroom display! Perhaps a "Whooooo is ready to learn?" bulletin board? Or maybe a "First Grade Will be a Hoot" display? There are so many options to explore with this owl … [Read more...]
Heart Threading Fine Motor and Patterning Activity
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we are getting our February learning activities all prepped and ready. Heart-themed learning is definitely on the agenda this month, and we are excited for our latest Valentine's Day activity. Your kids will have a blast working on fine motor skills, patterns, and color sorting with this fun heart threading fine motor and patterning activity … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Art Fine Motor Painting
Summer is in full swing, and one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful weather is to go outdoors and enjoy a delicious ice cream treat! What do we do when the weather doesn't cooperate or we're looking for an indoor activity to do with the children? We do ice cream cone art projects! You and your children are going to really enjoy this Ice Cream Art Fine Motor Painting project because it's … [Read more...]
Watermelon Counting and Fine Motor Activity
Who is ready for summer? Who is ready for watermelon? And fun learning? Make these fun watermelon punching and counting cards during summer for a lovely counting and fine motor activity! Supplies Needed These watermelon cards are easy to make. All you need are: Green paper plates (or paint/color white ones green) - you will not want thick plates or they will be too hard for kids to punch, so … [Read more...]
Rainbow Pompom Race
Today I am sharing this colorful and fun activity we call rainbow pompom race! Practice color recognition and fine motor skills.Rainbow Pompom Race This pompom activity develops color recognition and gives opportunity for oral motor exercise too, which in turn helps with speech development. Did you know that vowel sounds like "ooh" and "oh" use the same face muscles as blowing on straws? This … [Read more...]
