As your child is learning to recognize various shapes, challenge her to find them in her world around her. Here is an easy to make game that your child will enjoy at home or in the car.
Create a set of Bingo cards using the generator available at http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/kindergarten/shapes.html. Each time you click on “Make Worksheet”, the program will create a new Bingo card with the shapes in a different place. Be sure to select the 5 x5 grid version. (You can also choose whether you want your shapes in black and white, color, in cartoon shapes, or using everyday objects. The plain, black and white shapes work best for this game.)
To play, have your child (or the youngest player) search the room for objects that are shaped like those on the card. The hearts and stars are a bit challenging so let her be creative with these shapes. When a shape is found, all players confirm the shape and then color it in on their card. The player to get five in a row first wins. (You can also play a cover-all version where players must cover their entire card before they win.)
This makes a great game to play in the car with siblings or even parents. Simply print out a supply of cards and store them in the glove-box with a box of crayons. You are now ready for Bingo fun anytime your kids are bored in the car!
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Written by Laura on December 14, 2011
There are many times where I am looking for activities to fit in a specific theme I am using with my children. I am often able to find activities for my elementary-aged son, but finding coordinating activities to do with my preschooler can prove to be a bit more of a challenge. One web site I recently discovered may solve that problem.
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Written by Laura on August 30, 2011
When I was young, I remember sitting in my room repeatedly reading through my latest issue of Highlights magazine from cover to cover. I loved the jokes and puzzles. I especially loved the picture comparisons where you had to figure out the differences from one picture to the other.
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Written by Laura on August 19, 2011
With all of the wild weather we have been witnessing across the globe, now is the perfect time to teach your little one the basics of meteorology. I am not suggesting you need to go into wind streams and how to map a weather pattern. However, even preschool children can enjoy learning about temperatures, precipitation, and clouds. And, although they may not use them correctly, a colorful map w
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Written by BRWI Staff on June 10, 2011
On a recent trip to Connecticut, my family was able to take advantage of a state park facility that was new to us. In Rocky Hill, just outside of Hartford, Connecticut, is a dome-shaped building with lots of prehistoric surprises inside.
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Written by Laura on April 29, 2011
A friend of mine told me about this wonderful web site that is utilized by a school district in our area. I loved the reading activities on it that were perfect for my older son who is a beginning reader. However, I also found a great section of the site that is just for kids who are learning their letter sounds. I can’t wait to get my preschooler started!
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Written by Laura on February 7, 2011
Have you ever looked into your child’s toy room and thought, “He never plays with any of these toys.” Although your child probably loved those toys at one point in time, he has grown tired of the same old things. But what can you do about it? It’s not like you can go out and buy a whole new room full of toys. Instead, organize a toy exchange.
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Written by Laura on January 31, 2011
Out in California, , they are called “Preschool Learning Foundations”. Way out here in Pennsylvania, they are called “Early Learning Standards”. No matter what name you give them, these lists of learning benchmarks can be a wonderful resource for teachers and parents when preparing children for the long educational journey ahead. The California Department of Education
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Written by Laura on January 3, 2011
A friend of mine was telling me about a web site, http://www.starfall.com/, one of the neighboring school districts uses to help reinforce early reading skills. I was surprised to find that the site is available for free to anyone who wishes to use it. After perusing it for about half and hour, I let my kindergartner sit down with me and begin playing some of the games.
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Written by Laura on November 8, 2010
If you decided to introduce the computer to your child at an early age, it can be difficult to find programs that are appropriate for their limited educational skills and muscle development. However, it is possible to find programs that are available for free and are designed with young children in mind. You may have already heard of “Jump Start” computer games. These games are produ
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Written by BRWI Staff on August 27, 2010
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