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Free Printable Number Flashcards (+ counting cards)

Learning basic math can be fun with the right tools and a little creativity. This set of number flashcards also includes numbers, math symbols, and counting cards, giving you endless possibilities for interactive math learning.

Learning basic math can be fun with the right tools and a little creativity. This set of number flashcards also includes numbers, math symbols, and counting cards, giving you endless possibilities for interactive math learning.

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Last year, I created a set of printable alphabet flashcards to use in practicing alphabet and pre-reading skills with my preschooler. I shared them with my readers along with 23 unconventional (and fun!) ways to learn with alphabet flashcards.

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Easter Egg Hunt Counting Activity for Preschoolers

Looking for a fun Easter-themed learning activity? Encourage your preschooler to practice number identification and counting skills using this Easter egg hunt with a math skills twist!

Looking for a fun Easter-themed learning activity for your preschooler? Encourage your preschooler to practice number identification and counting skills using this twist on a traditional Easter egg hunt your child will love!

I can’t believe it’s almost Easter already. I’m just catching my breath from St. Patrick’s Day (and the weekend getaway to our friends’ cabin in Idaho…holy cow LAUNDRY!), but we’re already gearing up for another holiday! Yikes! It’s okay though. I went out last night with a friend (hooray for girls’ night) and bought most of the items for my kids’ Easter baskets, and I’m enjoying the chance to do some fun Easter activities with my boys.

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The Great Pumpkin Race: A Halloween preschool activity

Help your preschooler learn to count using this simple printable preschool game. Race to fill up your pumpkin patch before Halloween arrives, and then race again to sell your crop.Help your preschooler learn to count using this simple printable preschool game. Race to fill up your pumpkin patch before Halloween arrives, and then race again to sell your crop.This game was inspired by a random impulse buy in Target’s dollar spot. I was there a couple of weeks ago with my two younger boys (mama NEEDED to get out of the house and Little Brother needed jeans for winter) when I was lured into the dollar spot by the promise of cute, inexpensive Halloween decor. Oh, Target…you’re a dangerous place.

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Land Ho! (a preschool math & motor skills game)

This simple printable preschool game is a great way to get your littlest landlubbers practicing their numbers and developing gross motor skills.This simple printable preschool game is a great way to get your littlest landlubbers practicing their numbers and developing gross motor skills.Did you know that September 19th is Interational Talk Like a Pirate Day? Sometimes I wonder who in the world decided we even need a “talk like a pirate” day. At least it gives me an excuse make up fun and silly games to play with my kids.

This summer Little Man went to a summer day camp run by a few of the teenage boys in our neighborhood. One of the days was pirate-themed, and he loved it so much that I decided to make it one of our home preschool themes shortly thereafter….

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Fun sidewalk chalk games to play outside

Take your learning outside and try these fun sidewalk chalk games to play with kids.Take your learning outside and try these fun sidewalk chalk games to play with kids. Who knew you could teach your preschooler the alphabet, numbers, and so much more all with one simple piece of chalk?!

It’s almost summer! Whether you have kids in school who will be home all day starting soon, or, like me, you just still have the two same little hoodlums to entertain all day, today’s post will give you some fun ideas to make summer a blast.

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Practical Guide: How to do preschool at home with your child (with free printable planner!)

Teaching your child preschool can be simple if you stick to what matters most. This practical guide will give you all the basics you need to know to get started, including a FREE weekly brainstorming and planning sheet.

I love being a mom, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. But I have to admit, there are days that I miss my career as a teacher in the public school system. So I was really excited when Little Man got old enough to be interested in doing more structured learning activities with me in a home preschool setting….

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5-in-1 Valentine’s Day preschool games

With just a few sheets of construction paper and some scissors, you can create five fun super simple Valentine’s Day preschool games to help kids learn colors, numbers, and have all sorts of fun.

With just a few sheets of construction paper and some scissors, you can create five fun super simple Valentine's preschool games to help kids learn colors, numbers, and have all sorts of fun.

Note: This post includes affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if purchases are made through those links. Please see my full disclosure to learn more.

I’m always looking for simple prep (or, even better, no prep) activities for my kids to do. One of my measurements for how good an activity is, is whether it entertains my children for longer than it takes to set up. Because, seriously, who has time to spend 20 minutes setting up an activity when my kids’ attention spans are usually 3-5 minutes?

That’s why I loved doing this Valentine’s activity. It took me less than 5 minutes to prep, and then we were able to make five different games out of it.

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