This is a very easy thing to make for the kids, but not with the kids – or at least they shouldn’t handle the glow sticks. They are very easy to make, and they make great gifts or decorations for the nap room. What you’ll need: glow sticks, glitter, a small jar. Use scissors to…
An Easy Estimation Game
This is an easy guessing game to play with kindergarteners. Just place a couple of beads (less than 10) in the bag. The children will then try to guess how many beads there are. The pupils take turns in touching the bag, and then they can estimate. Afterwards, take the beads out and count them…
Pom Pom Math Game
Here are a couple of things you need to keep in mind when you teach children Math: Children ask questions because they want to learn how things work; Don’t ignore their questions just because they might sound silly; Children are creative and curious – take advantage of their thirst for knowledge; The result is not…
Developing a Love of Reading
My summer holiday started this Tuesday. Since then, I’ve forgotten about work and blogging…I’ve been too busy riding my bike through the forest, relaxing in my hammock on the sunny beach, or playing Terra Mystica with my friends. But tonight I found this awesome linkup! It’s called Story Sunday and it is hosted by Lifelong…
Five Currant Buns – Rhyme With Props
This is a traditional rhyme all my kids have enjoyed: Five Currant Buns! Materials: We prepared the props for the song with the kids, made coloured play dough (pink and green) and created five buns with cherries on top. You can make your own money, by laminating silver or gold paper and cutting circles. We…
Learn Body Parts With Funny-looking Monsters
Here’s a very easy craft that even 2-3 year olds can make. You just need construction paper, some googly eyes, scissors, glue, and markers/colored pencils. I used these funny looking monsters to review colors and body parts with my English language learners.