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Polar Express Coloring Pages

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Some of the teachers at my school at having Polar Express Day in their classroom. I created the two Polar Express Coloring Pages for them to use. I thought you might like to have a copy of them too. Although both Polar Express Printables are in the same PDF, you can print just one of them if you like. If you would like a colored version of the Continue Reading

Christmas Activities – Jingle Bell Hop and Other Activities

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Christmas Activities - Jingle Bell Hop Printable Cards

This post contains affiliate links. After watching the movie or reading the book The Polar Express, your children may need to get up and move. I created a set of jingle cards that can be used to do a number of Christmas activities. Christmas Activities Gross Motor Activity I had my son hop from bell to bell after laying out a number of cards like Continue Reading

Polar Express Printables- Jingle Bell Count

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Polar Express Printables- Jingle Bell Count

The Polar Express is favorite holiday book. A number of the teachers at my school are spending a full morning next week exploring themes from the book. I thought I would make them some Polar Express printables for them to do with their students.  You might enjoy using them with your children too. Both of the Jingle Bell Number Mat Printable Continue Reading

Grinch Craft -How to Make His Heart Grow

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  In the book the How the Grinch Stole Christmas in the Grinch has a heart that is two sizes too small. Your children will have fun making this Grinch craft. When they open the Grinch craft, his heart will grow. Last week I shared with you a Christmas decorated tree snack that was made with cheese wedges. The wedges can in a cool Continue Reading

Gingerbread Man Story – Printable Finger Puppets

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The story of the Gingerbread Man has been retold in a number of books.  The Gingerbread Man retold by Jim Alyesworth is new to me. After seeing it on the Virtual Book Club list, I went to the library to check it out. What fun this version is! I love the storyline and the illustrations. I thought it would be fun to create finger puppets that could Continue Reading

Christmas Snacks – Decorated Cheese Trees

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Christmas Snacks- Decorated Cheese Trees : This snack is fun to make with kids.

We were asked to bring an appetizer or Christmas snack to JDaniel's December den meeting. While I could have just brought chips and dip, I thought it would be more fun to make decorated cheese trees instead. If you are looking for healthy Christmas snacks to take to an event or serve at home, these cheese trees would be great to make. Christmas Continue Reading

Kids Challenges- Digging Up and Sorting Construction Equipment

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Kids Challenges- Digging Up and Sorting Construction Equipment Printables : Kids will love digging up various trucks and construction equipment.

This fun activity is filled with kids challenges. It features a construction site themed sensory bin. Your children will use the toys in the bin to dig up pictures that they will later sort.  These kids challenges activities were created to go along with the book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site (Hardcover Books for Toddlers, Preschool Books Continue Reading

Dinosaur Activities for Kids That Explore Numbers

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Dinosaur Activities for Kids That Explore Numbers - This printable set of numbers can be used in or on top of a muffin tin.

Muffin tins are a great tool for working on math skills. I have shared several different muffin tin math number game like Space Math- Moon and Star Numbers.  Each of them used the cups inside the muffin tin. Today's Dinosaur Activities for Kids Exploring Number activity uses the outside of a muffin tin. Dinosaur Activities for Kids Supplies Continue Reading

Build a Dino STEM Activity

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Build a Dino STEM Activity - Build a dinosaur using straws and marshmallows.

This STEM activity is part of a series of activities I have created to go children's books. This week's activity is called Build a Dino. It is based on the book Goldilocks and The Three Dinosaurs.  You children can try to build a dino like the ones in the book or create one of their own. Build a Dino Challenge Supplies bendable straws Continue Reading

Goldilocks and The Three Dinosaurs Printable Play Dough Mats

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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs Printable Play Dough Mats- These dinosaur mats are free to download.

We love dinosaurs at my house. It is not just JDaniel that loves them. My very first classroom was decorated with a dinosaur theme.  I was thrilled when I saw that Goldilocks And the Three Dinosaurs was going to be the Virtual Book Club book this week. I had the best time listening to JDaniel read his  dad and and I  the book after dinner last Continue Reading

Shape Activity for Preschoolers with a Bear Shape Printable

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Shape Activity for Preschoolers with Free Bear Shape Printable Workspace

This week I have been sharing bear themed activities. The week started with a counting your blessing activity that use a bear claw math counting space. Then I shared a bear snack that kids can make filled with foods and objects mentioned in favorite bear books. Today I have shape activity for preschoolers to share with you. Shape Activity for Continue Reading

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