Color by codes are a favorite in my classroom! I love them because the students are learning and they love them because they think they’re just coloring. These summer-themed color-by-codes are perfect for the end of your school year or as review over summer break. Scroll below to grab the freebie and then hop over…
There are so many things that can be learned with a hundreds chart! They are a fabulous tool for learning counting, skip counting, problem solving and more. These hundreds chart missing numbers challenge cards are a fun addition to your math lesson or activity plans. They’re are sure to give young mathematicians a brain exercise! …
We are always on the lookout for hands-on, engaging ways to practice our addition facts. This beehive spin and add game was the perfect thing to help us work on addition facts to 10 while having fun at the same time! It’s a great match to our Editable Math Fact Games in our shop! Snag…
Fact families are a great visual for helping children see the connection between addition and subtraction. Grab your free set of write and wipe cards below and add them to your math centers or morning work! Then, snag our Editable Math Fact Games for more fact fun! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready…
Number Bingo is an addictively fun way to work on number recognition, counting and subitizing (instantly recognizing the number of items in a set). The playful number game is perfect to use as a math center, small group game, or homeschool activity with preschoolers and kindergarteners who are ready to tackle those tricky teens. This post…
Looking for a fun way to teach young learners about mammals? You’re in the right spot. This mammal sort is a great way to tell the difference between mammals and non-mammals! Scroll down to grab your free mammal sort and then hop on over and grab our 30 Science Experiments that will leave your kids’…
We get a lot of rainy days in spring, but we don’t let that stop us from having fun! This raindrop ten frame activity is the perfect addition to our spring math centers. It’s a great way for preschool or kindergarten students to work on counting and identifying numbers to ten while working with ten…
My students love seasonal centers and since we were talking all about bugs and amphibians, I knew had to create something “hoppy.” This number word activity featuring frogs was the perfect spring addition to our math centers. Hop below and download the free printable and then leap over and pick up our flower symmetry sheets,…
Subtraction facts often prove to be a bit more challenging than addition facts, so we are always looking for ways to work on them together and keep our practice fun! This beehive spin and subtract game is an engaging activity that Kindergarteners and 1st graders working on subtraction within 10 will love to play, and is the…
Need a playful way to practice number identification, one-to-one correspondence AND subitizing?! You’re in luck. This snowflake counting game works on all 3 skills with a fun, seasonal twist. It’s a great math center or morning activity for preschoolers or kindergarteners to play this winter! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab…
We know that subtraction can often be a tricky skill to master, so why not spice it up with a subtraction game? This Bunny Spin and Subtract is sure to be a hit! In this playful subtraction game, students will spin and “hop” along the number line to find the difference between two numbers. For…
It’s surprisingly easy to make a DIY lava lamp! This quick and simple science demonstration uses a few common items to explore density and buoyancy. Experimenting with water and oil is always a favorite, but with the addition of one extra ingredient, my little scientists were completely mesmerized. For more mesmerizing experiments, check out our 30 Science…
This super simple but oh-so-magical kids’ science experiment had my kiddos mesmerized and was a fun way to learn about capillary action. Stock up on toothpicks because this trick will have little scientists begging you to do it again and again! It’s the perfect compliment to our 30 Science Experiments! Getting Ready The prep for this…
Kids of all ages love learning about outer space! Whether you’re looking for a fun math activity to add to your space unit or you want to entertain your future astronaut with a quick prep activity, these free outer space pattern block mats are a perfect fit. Grab your copy below and then hop over and download our…
Some math concepts are harder for kids to learn than others. That’s certainly true for greater than and less than symbols! Luckily, these hands-on alligators help make sense of the complicated math signs and motivate kids to practice again and again. They’re a perfect addition to our popular Place Value Cover Up activity from the…
Growing crystals is always a science activity my kids love. Combine crystals with their love of butterflies and we get a magic crystal butterfly – a winning science activity! And speaking of winning science activities, check out our 30 Science Experiments in our shop that are kid-approved and tons of fun! This post contains Amazon…
I LOVE everything about Valentine’s Day – especially the yummy treats like COOKIES! These Valentine’s Day clip cards and printables are a motivating way to help students work on number order and the counting sequence for numbers 1-20. Getting Ready To prep the activity, I printed the clip cards on cardstock for durability, laminated them…
Mastering addition and subtraction facts takes a lot of time and practice, so why not make it fun with hands-on activities that feel like games?! This Valentine math fact match is a great math center or small group activity for kids who are working on addition and subtraction within 10. They are sure to love…
Hundred charts are an amazing tool for teaching all sorts of math skills: counting, adding, multiplication, problem solving, skip counting and more. These hundred chart activities are the gift that keeps on giving! Grab your free hundred chart below and then try out our 15 favorite ways to use it. Looking for more math practice? …
Addition doesn’t have to be done just with flashcards. Make addition exciting for kids with this playful color by code activity! When they’re done with their facts, they’ll have colored a gorgeous butterfly! Print your freebie below and then hop over and snag our Editable Math Fact Games in our shop! Getting Ready When it…
As kids learn to recognize numbers and count to 100 and beyond, it’s important that they are developing an understanding of what each number actually means. For example, what does 63 really mean? Base ten blocks can help! This pot of gold base ten block match is a hands-on activity for kindergarten and first grade…
If you thought the heart was the most romantic shape, then it’s time to meet the Möbius strip! When two of these famous mathematical surfaces are placed together, you’ll end up with two interlocking hearts. Nothing says “I love you” better than a little mathematical wonder! And speaking of math, if you’re looking to sneak…
If you’re looking for fun and engaging kindergarten STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math), you’ve come to the right spot! STEM is our “thing” and we’re excited to pass along our favorite activities so you can save time, build confidence and take your teaching to the next level. >> Pro Tip: Pin and bookmark this…