We are wrapping up Shapes week with this flannel board song to the tune of “Are You Sleeping?” My daughter insists on everything have a “happy mouth” so our flannel shapes are HAPPY SHAPES! Make your won set or check out my 10 Little Happy Shapes and 10 GIANT Happy Shapes Sets for Flannel BoardContinue reading “Shapes Flannel Board Song”
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Shapes Twister – Sidewalk Chalk Game
Twister was always a fun game to play as a child. Mostly to see how tangled up we could get before falling down. We’ve been having to get creative with our sidewalk chalk lately, and decided to draw games on the ground instead of the usual flowers and letters. This Shapes Twister game has beenContinue reading “Shapes Twister – Sidewalk Chalk Game”
Shapes Rocket and Alien Craft
Create this cute and simple popsicle stick alien and “pocket” rocket ship with your toddler or preschooler. Here is what you will need to recreate this at home! For the Alien: Googly eyes (different sizes) 2 Jumbo popsicle sticks 2 regular popsicle sticks Tacky glue Scissors Tape (optional) Tape and/or glue the two Jumbo sticksContinue reading “Shapes Rocket and Alien Craft”
Shapes Keys
We made these popsicle stick keys when the kids starting fighting over a pair of toy keys. We’ve had fun deciding what each key “unlocks” and going around the house “unlocking” things. My favorite is the heart key. I told them it unlocks my heart and then give them a big hug! All you needContinue reading “Shapes Keys”
No-Sew “Bean” Bags
I have lots of fond memories of bean bag toss games from when I was a child so I wanted to have some at home for the kids to play with. Not to mention they are super versatile and can be used for a variety of indoor and outdoor games. They are not cheap toContinue reading “No-Sew “Bean” Bags”
Shapes Bean Bag Toss Game
Ugh! It’s too hot to play outside already! So we’re expanding our shapes knowledge INDOORS with this fun and versatile game! I used painters tape to make several shapes on the floor and made some DIY toss bags with rice. The kids first instinct was to hop on different shapes, so we worked in twoContinue reading “Shapes Bean Bag Toss Game”
Books About Shapes
We are focusing on shapes this week, exploring how many sides each have and finding shapes all around. We found these great picture books at our local library using a SUBJECT search for “Shapes — juvenile fiction.” Using these search terms in a subject search will help you find children’s fiction about shapes instead ofContinue reading “Books About Shapes”
Books About Zoo Animals
Search your local library for these fun and engaging books about zoo animals! Animal Strike at the Zoo by Karma Wilson Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andraea and Guy Parker Rees Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann Peek-a-Zoo! by Nina Laden Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? byContinue reading “Books About Zoo Animals”
Giraffe Shapes Craft
We are continuing our zoo animal week with this delightful book and a simple giraffe shapes craft! Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees is a fun story about Gerald, a giraffe, who can’t dance like the other animals in the jungle, until he finds the right music that inspires him. We loveContinue reading “Giraffe Shapes Craft”
Animal Sandwiches
Lunch time can be so stressful with picky eaters! When school was in session peanut butter sandwiches were our go-to lunch but when school closed, my son decided that PB sandwiches were for school only Then cookie cutters saved lunchtime! I had a few at home and recently ordered two sets of 50 online forContinue reading “Animal Sandwiches”
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