As a fun way to review number bonds and keep them fresh in mind, I've created kite themed number bond worksheets to 20. This is a part of my number bonds worksheets series. Knowing the number bonds well sets a child up for success in math. My daughter has put in the time to really learn these well. To help her continue to remember the number bonds to 20 well, I created these as more of a fun review. The first page reviews number bonds of 4 to 10. The second ...
Summer Learning
Studying the Chipmunk and What It Eats
I have decided my daughter will continue her "Animal Studies" learning about local animals, animals she can actually study in real life herself. We are currently studying the chipmunk. If she were older I would give her a notebook to take outside to jot down her observations on the chipmunk. She's only 4. Although she can print her letters and draw pictures, the notebook method would be very impractical and slow at her age. However, I still feel animal observations can still be made at her ...
Foraging With Kids
Summer is here and it's the perfect time of year for some outdoor learning. This summer my daughter and I have begun learning foraging. My 5 year old is naturally interested in learning to forage as she is always looking outdoors for things she can eat. Honestly, it's my duty to learn this with her so she learns what is poisonous and what she can and should not eat. She knows dandelions are safe to eat, so whenever she sees one, she grabs it, and plucks the little flower petals to eat just ...
Forest Scavenger Hunt – Identifying Plants in Search of the Perfect Paint Colors
Our family lives in a forest, so I was very happy when I saw that the theme for the Poppins Book Nook this month is "Forests and Woods". Going along nicely with the theme, I chose the book A New Friend (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse) My daughter received this book as a gift. The cover looks cute and adorable but I will be honest, I initially dismissed this book as a good book for when she's a bit older. My daughter can read common kid words, but looking at the vocabulary of the book, I knew ...
Outdoor Math Fun
Summer is nearly here, my favourite season as we get to be outside quite a bit. Even the house stays cleaner as my daughter is too busy playing in the great outdoors to be making a mess inside. Learning is included as part our regular routine and summer is no different. One game my daughter plays while doing her math is what she calls "Mathscotch". She's been asking me daily lately if we can play "Mathscotch" and how can I say no to a kid asking to do math. :) It's truly helping her fly ...
