More games, no worksheets!
Subitizing is something we do naturally (because as adults we’ve learned!) but it’s the ability to look at a group of something and know exactly how many there are without counting.
A fast-paced game like Tenzi helps us practice subitizing.
Comment dice and I’ll send you our favorite dice set along with rules for and tips for getting started with Tenzi.
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Try one of these to fill your day when stuck at home due to weather, sickness, or potty training!
Snow days bring me back to being quarantined with a newborn and a 2-year-old. That was something else.
Follow along for more easy ideas and activities!
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Have you ever done these?
🥰Magnatiles are for more than just building!
❤️Tracing lines/shapes and name matching/practice
🔢Numbers & counting
📖Letters and reading skills
AND SO MUCH MORE FUN!
⁉️Which way will you try?
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❤️Kelsie, The Kinder Mommy
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Raise your hand if you ever need an extra trick in your back pocket? 🙋♀️
As a kindergarten teacher and mom of two, I can tell you we all have those days (or even multiple moments a day) and this will be your new favorite!
So be sure to save and share with your other friends who are in the trenches.
And comment HAPPY and I’ll send you my favorite chappy pack!
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📸Screenshot this for the next time you find yourself trying to hide in the bathroom for a minute of peace! 😂
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The neighborhood walkers love to tell the boys they like their art, so now we’re committed to monthly sun catchers!
This is such an easy way to not only bring a smile, but strengthen finger muscles for writing.
I tear the strips and the boys tear small pieces.
Follow @thekindermommy for more effortless activities to fill your day!
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Comment VALENTINE and I’ll send you all the details and free downloads for these simple Brain Bins.
I brought Brain Bins from my kindergarten classroom into our home and make sure it’s in yours too!
Brain Bins are so perfect because they are simple to clean/pick up, guide children to independent play, and offer choices that promotes buy-in.
Now I know the limits of my kids may be different than yours. I also know those can change daily, so fill your Brain Bins with options you know your kids can handle independent play AND independent clean-up because these are meant to simplify life, not the opposite.
I set up 3-4 when we are ready for a new rotation and explain each to my kids during a time we are all playing together. I teach them how to play and how to clean up.
Then, when they pick it the next day, we review quickly what the guidelines are and how to clean up. The first time they may need a little support to pick up.
They never have to pick the same one, but they usually end up picking the same one so they can play together.
Now here’s the key, if your child is LOVING a certain Brain Bin, leave it be. If it stays in the rotation for 8 weeks, that’s perfect! If you have had an option in the rotation for 5-7 days and they don’t go for it, you might change it out for a new one and try it again later.
Have questions? Drop them below! ⬇️
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I mean it when I say your child CAN learn without sitting in front of a worksheet.
Hands-on, interactive learning for young children is developmentally appropriate.
Start small and build upon the skills your child has. We start my youngest with numbers 1-3 and then build upon that to get through 10 vs. trying to teach 1-10 all at once.
Want simple tips and easy, fun learning like this for your child?
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Comment LPP and I’ll send you all the information (with a special discount) for a developmentally appropriate preschool curriculum for kids 2-5.
LPP (The Low-Prep Preschool) is loved by families (especially moms who are teachers!) because it’s hands-on, easily adaptable to your child’s needs, and teaches you tips and tricks to teach your child through lessons, videos, and contact with me!
❤️Kelsie, The Kinder Mommy
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Don’t get sucked in to a “one trick pony” toy.
Open-ended toys aid in longer independent play.
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This goes for any set of directions. What is your desired behavior? Say that in 2-4words.
Ex: Bottom in your chair.
This is not the time to say, “you need to sit down in your chair or else you could fall over and knock your teeth out.
Because they probably checked out after a few words.
And after saying this phrase in a calm, neutral manner two times, if we’re still struggling to sit, then I will come help you sit down in the chair.
Highly suggest giving this a try!
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Comment BAR and I’ll send you a link to our favorite (and EASIEST) granola bar recipe ever.
We love all of our simple recipes from @yummytoddlerfood , but this one is one we make every week.
I knocked out the prep for 10 minutes, then let it chill while we finished getting dressed.
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Less Stress for Mealtime
1. Family style-everything is set out and food separated as much as possible.
2. Table is set and ready to go-plates, napkins, silverware, drinks-we got it all! This means less interruptions.
3. Safe food- something I know they will eat. Sometimes that’s 20 blueberries, some nights it’s 1 😂. This is a spot I try to offer choice, but well before I set out the table. “Do you want blueberries or apple with dinner tonight?”
4. They pick what’s on their plate…we went through a stage where if he didn’t want something it ended up on the floor. Ever since we started letting them pick what goes on, no more floor food.
5. Talk about food- they initiate conversations about food “more bread please!” etc., or cheers bites. We don’t say you need to try a bite or you have to eat all this before you can get up.
6. Consistent snack options every night (and not fun ones either!) think “boring” bananas, bread, yogurt.
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This page is for families and educators of young children from a mom and kindergarten teacher.
