Hands On Sight Word Activities
After years of teaching Preps, and one not so enthusiastic son going through Prep, I have found some fun activities to motivate kids to learn sight words! The key to motivating kids to learn anything is to make it hands on and FUN! SAND Use Sand, Seeds, or rice...
Busy Bags
School is back and that means “Tot School” is in session. This year our “Tot School” is going to look VERY different as Little Miss A now attends Kindergarden 2-3 days a week! We are also gradually progressing away from “Tot” activities and transitiong into preschool activities like reading...
Easter Activity – Lacing/Threading
Ok Tot School peeps, here it is an “Eater – Bunny Lacing” card. Lacing (or threading) encourages pincer grip, finger control and hand eye coordination, all of which are essential pre-school and school skills. There are many ways you can encourage these skills, at home, everyday. Cutting,...
Easter Activities – Size Sequencing
The next activity in our Easter “Tot School” is sequencing according to size. Although size is generally a maths concept, sequencing itself is a cross curricular skill required in Maths, English, Science and History. When you are teaching this activity be sure to use and encourage vocabulary such as;...
Easter Activities – Patterning
An often over looked, but perhaps one of the most important “educational” skills children acquire is patterning. Learning how to recognise, create and extend patterns is not only an integral maths skill but helps your child acquire language, process words and recognise text structure when reading. There are many...
Easter Activities – Cute Chick Counting
Over the coming weeks our “Tot School” will have an Easter theme. The first activity I have created is a “Cute Chick Counting” My Pigeon Pair – Cute Chick Counting Simply Download Print Cut each card Laminate and cut again (for longevity) Put in a “Busy Bag”...
TOT SCHOOL: Lesson 2 – Letters and Numbers
So how did you go with Tot school lesson 1? Today it is all about learning the difference between letters and numbers. This lesson will require some assistance for children under 3 and a little prctice for older children but it is a skill that will only get stronger...
TOT SCHOOL IS IN SESSION: Lesson 1
Welcome to Tot School. Each week I hope to provide you with some lesson inspiration! The popularity of Tot School has kind of hit me by surprise and yesterday we spent the morning at the beach and afternoon at Zumba so time has gotten away from me! I hope...