Bear themed games

This week we are concluded our theme on "Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you see?" We used several file folders games that I created for my oldest son when he was a preschooler and now they have been passed down to my youngest "Turtle." We added a new game that I found at Making Learning fun.Here are the orignal games I created first:First we played a Honey Jar Spoon matching game to help learn

File Folder Games (you can make)

pictured above a teddy bear math file folder game I made for my sonFor years as a homeschooler, I have tried to find fun ways to teach early math concepts as well as phonics. In my opinion, file folder games and pocket charts are great tools for teaching in addition to hands on learning activities.Today, I'll talk about File Folder Games.If you can never made a file folder game, don't worry

Alphabet Wheels

I have been working on projects for our activity bags that we use as our work box system. This one I completed today to use with the boys.The materials used were:copy papercard stockscissorspencilrulerletter stickersDirections:1. I traced circle shapes approximently 5 inches in diameter and used a pencil and rule to make 12 marks on the circle (like a clock).2. I cut out the circles and glued

Craft stick Puzzles

I have made these for my toddler son and I wanted to share with you ideas on how you can make your own. They are not expensive to make. They can be used for Activity bags on the go or as an activity for work boxes (for those who are using the work box system). You canmake then as a puzzle card for relatives as suggested by ABC 123.You will need:Heavy paper (such as card stock, construction paper,

Fish Color Game

This week we are working on a F is for Fish theme. I am currently making bean bag clown fish for a bean bag fish game for the boys but have not finished it yet.Today we made a Fish color game from a printable from one of my favorite sites The School Bell. This retired school teacher has wonderful game board printables that can be used to make your own games. I printed the fish game board to make