Yarn Shapes

Help them learn and practice shapes.  Not only do they learn to identify the shapes they create them on their own, and can start matching the name to the shape.  This is an easy one to make up real quick and find some yarn around the house.  Once they can make the shape with the help of the pattern they can try it without the pattern.  Found on http://www.teachpreschool.org.

We loved Dr. Seuss week!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...”  - Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Button Sorting Cups

I cut a small opening in each of the lids. Make sure the hole is just big enough to slip a button in to.  That is all you need to do to make the button sorting cups.  Snap the lids onto the bowls. Now you can show your child how to slip the buttons into each cup.  Encourage the child to match the color of the buttons to the matching color cup.  They can also practice counting as they slip each button into a cup. I found my tupperware bowls at Target and the rainbow buttons on clearance at a craft store.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Such a fun printable to practice counting! Goes along with the Dr. Seuss book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.  It is always an extra plus when you can make snack time educational!

Free Printable Snack Mat Game