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Monday, September 25, 2023

Letter C Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers

If you're an educator planning for Letter C Week, or a parent seeking inventive ways to introduce letters to your child at home, this blog post is your guide to letter of the week ideas for letter C. Create a fun and captivating Letter C Week for your children, or students, filled with hands-on activities and creative crafts, by choosing the most appropriate letter c crafts and activities from our extensive list of ideas.

I've put together a collection of 12 letter C crafts, designed specifically for preschoolers and young students. These crafts feature items that both begin with the letter C and take its shape, reinforcing the letter formation and /c/ sound. I've also included another 10 creative craft ideas that represent the /c/ sound.

There's also lots of letter C activity ideas that include visual, tactile, auditory and movement based options. Integrating various learning methods throughout the week caters to different learning styles, ensuring all students get a comprehensive understanding of the letter C.

letter c crafts for kids

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

C is for Cotton Balls: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or teachers, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the letters of the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet {also known as tactile letters}. Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of the individual letters.

A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter C, I've also included a free printable letter C template.

letter c made with cotton balls

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Elf on the Shelf Alternative Christmas Traditions

Each year in December, homes and families around the world welcome the mischievous antics of the Elf on the Shelf. Like many others, we're huge fans of the Elf on the Shelf, however, if you're wanting to start a Christmas tradition for your kids but the elf just isn't your cup of tea don't worry, there are plenty of alternatives. 

I've put together a list of 18 kind hearted, helpful, humorous, and faith-inspired Elf on the Shelf alternatives that promise to bring joy and reflection to your holiday season. Whether you're aiming to have some fun, inspire acts of kindness, or instil spiritual values, there's something for every family to consider.

christmas alternatives to the elf on the shelf
Friday, September 8, 2023

B is for Bubble Wrap: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or educators, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet {also known as tactile letters}. Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of letters. 

A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter B, I've also included a free printable letter B template.

sensory letter B made with bubble wrap
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

DIY Zack Zombie Minecraft Costume

If your kids are into the Diary of a Minecraft Zombie books as much as mine, chances are they'll want to dress up as Zack Zombie for Halloween, or book week. We made our own DIY Zack Zombie costume for less than $10 and I've written up all the steps to make it super easy for you to make your own too.

diy zack zombie costume
Thursday, August 31, 2023

September Play Activity Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers + Free Play Calendar PDF

I'm putting together monthly play calendars to make it easy for you to create a month of fun for your kids at home or in the classroom, every month of the year. The September play calendar focuses on community helpers, farm, apple and pumpkin themed ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and school kids. The activities include a mix of art and craft, sensory, science and play ideas as well as books to read aloud during the month.

Each activity is explained in detail below, including how you can extend or adjust the activity based on your child's age. You can also download our free interactive September activity calendar pdf with links to instructions for every activity to save for future reference.

september play calendar

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Letter B Crafts & Activities for Preschoolers

Whether you're an educator planning 'Letter B Week' in your classroom or a parent looking for creative ways to teacher letters to your child at home, this blog post is your guide to creating a fun Letter B Week and unlocking the potential of the letter 'B' through hands-on experiences and imaginative crafts.

I've put together a list of letter B crafts for preschoolers and school children that are for items that start with the letter B and are shaped like the letter B, so they reinforce both the physical formation and the sound of the letter. I've also got a list of letter B activities that include visual, tactile, auditory and movement based ideas. These are great activities to do in kindergarten, at home, in class at school, or during homeschooling with children aged 3-6yrs old.

letter b crafts

Friday, August 11, 2023

Epic Over the top Elf on the Shelf Ideas

If you think it may be your last year doing the elf on the shelf and you want to go out with a bang, or you just want to do an epic elf arrival or unforgettable elf departure, then check out these awesome over the top elf ideas. Be warned though they may take some time to set up, so only take them on if you're a dedicated elf enthusiast.

buddy elf breakfast set up by elves in the kitchen
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

A is for Aluminium Foil: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or educators, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet. A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children.

Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of letters. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter A,  I've also included the letter A template we've used as a free printable template you can download.

a is for aluminum foil craft

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Free Printable Back to School Checklist for Parents

If you're in the northern hemisphere your kids are probably near the end of their summer break and getting ready to head back to school at the end of this month. This means you'll be busy getting everything organised for the new school year, which can be overwhelming and end up in a crazy rush to get everything done in the last week of holidays {I know I've been there}. 

To make life easier for you our friend Jenn from Sleepy Mommy has created this comprehensive printable back to school checklist and you can download it for free! Take the stress out of preparing for school with everything written out for you, just check each item off as you get it done.

free printable back to school checklist