I created these mini-books when my little guy was just over 2. He has always loved music, and I wanted a way to help the letters stick (because they weren't). He wasn't too interested initially, but I made it a habit to sit down and read/sing these with him. Before long he was bringing his "wittle books" to me. Now (2 years, 8 months) he carries them around and knows many of the songs and rhymes ... Read More
Letter E craft ideas
Tissue Paper "E" My four-year-old boy really loved this one. I printed out a large E and gave him a bag of tissue paper squares. He painted on a water/glue mixture and very carefully applied each square. He was very serious about doing a neat job. I think he would not have enjoyed this had we used straight Elmer's or a glue stick. It would have been too messy and frustrating. My toddler had no interest in the ... Read More
Math Activities for Preschoolers – the letter E
Check out this collection of fun math activities for preschoolers! 1 - Counting - Count the Eggs The kids added brightly colored "eggs" to nests numbered 1-10. My Four and Five did this on their own. My Two enjoyed doing it with me. See my original post here. 2 - Ordering -- Big and Small Elephants I printed these from Confessions of a Homeschooler. My Four had no trouble ordering them from smallest to ... Read More
Best Rhyming Books for Kids Ages 5-8
The best way to teach rhyming is to read. Looking for the best rhyming books that will hold the interest of your older kids? My children have enjoyed many of these books as preschoolers. But unlike many other rhyming books, this list of best rhyming books for kids will capture the interest of the school-aged reader- particularly those ages 5-8. The Hungry Thing, by Jane Slepian and Ann Seidler This book ... Read More
Free Letter E printable – E is for Elephant!
Grab this free letter E printable! (This post contains affiliate links.) Free Letter E printable - E is for Elephant! We happen to have a large supply of dot stickers from my teaching days. These are fun to use and easy to find (check any office supply store). So I designed a page with larger circles to give my boys practice forming E's with one of their favorite things: stickers. On the day I took these ... Read More
Egg counting mats
Free printable counting mats I created these free printable counting mats and laminated them so that my three-year-old could fill the nests with "eggs" - brightly colored gems I bought at Michaels. He did really well with the nests up to five. After that he needed my help. Such a pretty activity for spring! P.S. Due to a few reader requests, I've updated the pdf so that it includes #1-20. I think some of the ... Read More
A Simple Sensory Bin for Letter E
We've just launched our first letter exploration! We started with the letter E because it is one of the easiest letters to form. Find out what we did with this simple sensory bin for letter E. Here are the things we came up with: letter E stamps toy elephants envelope egg (play food) eight (puzzle piece) plastic Easter egg toy eagle eyes (Mr. Potato Head's) ear (Mr. Potato Head's) envelope Elmo ... Read More
How to teach the alphabet to preschoolers
Are you wondering how to teach the alphabet to preschoolers? Or just looking for ideas? You'll find hundreds of ideas for playful learning at The Measured Mom®. My oldest had a fascination for letters before she could talk. Even though she didn't even call me Mommy until she was over two, she knew all her letters and added the sounds as soon as she could talk. Her younger brother picked them up just as ... Read More
How to teach rhyming
Are you wondering how to teach rhyming? This post will help you out! Rhyming is a skill that can be taught with two of my favorite things: books and games. How to teach your child to rhyme Read nursery rhymes - and read them some more! They are easy to find and fun to learn. Get them out, and make them a regular part of your child’s infancy, toddlerhood, and preschool ... Read More
Rhyming Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Looking for rhyming books for toddlers? Here's a great collection! (This post contains affiliate links.) Why is rhyming important? In a nutshell, it prepares your children to be excellent readers. Here's a list of terrific rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers. Rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers Mouse Mess, by Linnea Riley Our copy of this book has been loved so much it is now in ... Read More