Engaging learning activities your littles will love!
As a former 1st grade teacher, and mom to 4 little ones, I believe in the power of picture books. The stories model important skills and problem solving techniques. Kids relate to the characters and imagine themselves in their shoes. They begin to see the characters’ perspectives and feel a sense of empathy for their plights and dilemmas. As children… Read More
Okay, have you tried water beads?! These tiny balls of fun will entertain your kids for hours… maybe even days! I wanted to share a few ideas on how you can use these to help your children learn while playing. Win, win! Plus, I have included a “Catch & Count” free printable that is exclusive to literacywiththelittles.com. What are they?… Read More
Are you looking for an engaging way to practice sight words? This “Awesome Apples” sight word board game is sure to do the trick. Getting Ready The prep for this activity is seriously so simple. Just download, print, and cut out the cards. If you are like me and let your little ones play the games as early finishers or… Read More
Are you looking for a super simple science experiment that will make your kids say “Wow!”? Check out this sweet Skittles science. I have also included a free printable to go along with this colorful experiment. What you will need: Skittles About 1/3 cup of warm water A white plate or big bowl (it just needs to be flat on… Read More
Are you looking for a fun math activity for summer? This FREE math center works on addition with sums up to ten. It is hands-on and is sure to keep your little mathematicians engaged and learning. Getting Started: The prep for this activity is quick and easy. Just print the free download and cut out your shells. I recommend laminating… Read More
Are you looking for a fun and meaningful activity for the first week of school? This “Taco ‘Bout a Cool Class” class book is perfect to start building a classroom community and get to know each other. Students love class books. They love getting to feel like the author. They also love seeing what their friends wrote or drew. This… Read More
