If your little one isn’t reading yet but is still interested in how words are formed, this is a great idea from No Time for Flash Cards on to introduce spelling and reading in a fun way. All you need is a few different colored markers and a small jigsaw puzzle you don’t mind writing […]
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Math with Lego’s
If your child loves Lego’s or Duplo’s this Buggy and Buddy activity is the perfect way to sneak some learning in! Just have your little one complete some simple tasks for you. Make sure all the available Lego’s are ready and at the child’s disposal, then ask them for simple shapes they can form with […]
Making Tying Shoes Fun
This easy activity is a great way for your child to develop fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and practice tying their shoes! You can create a practice shoe with items you might just have at home already. If not, you can find them at your local dollar store and Wal-Mart. We adapted this idea from […]
Lemonade Stand
There is no other summer activity that is more classic than the lemonade stand! The best part about a stand is that while it’s affordable and entertaining, your child can learn basic math, budgeting and entrepreneurship as well. Give your younger children the task of making the lemonade. This allows them to practice their measuring skills. Let them […]
Matching Shapes
If you have kiddos between two and five years old, here’s an abc’s and numbers matching activity my little one enjoyed that I found on No Time for Flashcards. With very little materials needed, you can make your child’s next activity more exciting while developing motor skills, learning colors and sense of touch, too! Supplies: -Paper -Felt -Scissors […]
Egg Carton Color Sorting
Many of the activities that we do every day involve sorting colors. From coordinating an outfit to following traffic lights, knowing our colors is an important skill to have. Start building your child’s knowledge of color with the egg carton color sorter! Not only will they be able to identify colors by sight, but with this […]
Recognizing Numbers with Bingo
Put an exciting and educational spin on the classic bingo game! This version of bingo from education.com will help your child practice recognizing numbers and will also put their listening skills to the test. What you’ll need: · Empty oatmeal container · One piece of thin cardboard or thick paper · Scissors · Marker · Paper · Ink dot maker (or marker) […]
Make Rhyming Fun!
With this easy activity your little one will be rhyming (and learning!) all the time. Rhyming is a great way for any child to learn how to read, sound out, and break down words. And best of all, it’s a game that the whole family can play together. Supplies: – Baby jars or any other […]
PAWS Reading Program
Building your child’s confidence in reading will help them become stronger writers, speakers, and students! Houston Museum of Nature Science Sugarland hosts the PAWS Reading Program each Friday and Saturday at 10am, where children have to opportunity to read, or just listen, a new book or even old favorite to some adoring canine companions. The […]
End of School Year Festival at HMNS Sugarland
Head out to Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugarland to enjoy an end of the school year bash! June 6th, from 12pm to 6pm, HMNS will host a special school’s out event, with crafts, bounce games, pizza, games, and much more! While you’re enjoying the festivities, check out their newest exhibit Body Carnival. It’s a carnival […]