Move on from boring spelling pages. Like I have mentioned over and over again…the best way to learn is through play. This is one of my go-to activities with a group of kindergarten children. I find that a great way to get them engaged, is to have them search for a stick with their nameContinue reading “Wooden Letters Kit”
Category Archives: Learning Kit
Go Fish Game Kit
This kit was created when I was asked to design a resource that introduced children to math concepts. With pieces of felt, I stitched up some little fish and attached a paper clip to each mouth. Googly eyes were glued onto the fish and a play mat was created with a blue fabric. Rods wereContinue reading “Go Fish Game Kit”
The Construction Kit
Construction season is just around the corner! I just love this little kit. With a small tool box, this can easily be made in just minutes. I printed road signs and protected them with laminating sheets. (Hint: laminating paper is sold at Dollarama). Next, strips were cut from a black poster paper, and I addedContinue reading “The Construction Kit”
Water Play Kit
There’s something about water that attracts children to a play area. You can easily create this kit with items you already have in your home or childcare centre. I created this play experience as a way of teaching measurements. I included measuring cups, measuring spoons, various container of different sizes, funnels, and a baster. IContinue reading “Water Play Kit”
The Lock Kit
One of my most popular kits with school age children is “the lock kit”. This activity was created when I noticed children showing signs of anxiety over having a locker for the first time. They needed some help to learn how to use a lock. Something that seems simple to us can be stressful toContinue reading “The Lock Kit”
The 5 Senses Rock Kit
River Rock, magazines, scissors and mod podge (or white glue). It’s that simple to make this silly play activity for your child or students. Kids can learn the five senses with a hands-on experience. Simply cut out a selection of eyes, noses, mouths, ears and hands from magazines. Then mod podge or glue them ontoContinue reading “The 5 Senses Rock Kit”
The Curly Straw Kit
Colors, counting, sorting and patterns. All beginner math concepts for children. Are you looking for creative ways for your child to learn these important skills? This kit is very simple to create. All you need is a set of curly straws, and pieces of felt in several colors. Cut the pieces of felt into circlesContinue reading “The Curly Straw Kit”
Wooden Tic Tac Toe Kit
Connect to nature using natural products. This activity doesn’t only serve as a game, but also a sensory experience. Children can feel the textures while observing the natural lines and knots in the wood. This kit can be taken anywhere, and I love to bring it outside. It just feels like that’s where it shouldContinue reading “Wooden Tic Tac Toe Kit”
Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Kit
I was inspired to create an outdoor kit for an early childhood education center because they share a large outdoor playground with a school. The grounds are bare besides a play structure and a picnic table. Permanent toys and equipment can not be left out. Kits such as this one are a perfect solution. ThisContinue reading “Outdoor Tic Tac Toe Kit”
Famous Structures Kit
When a child builds with blocks, it may not seem like anything important, but in reality there is an incredible amount of learning going on. Building with blocks teaches children about gravity and balance, as they have to learn to place blocks in just the right places. They learn about shapes and sizes. Vocabulary, colors,Continue reading “Famous Structures Kit”
Magnetic Letters Kit
Remember sitting on the hard kitchen floor, magnetic letters in hand, sticking them to the refrigerator door? With this little kit, your child or students can practice spelling ANYWHERE! With a mini baking sheet, and these little patterned letters, who wouldn’t want to practice making new words? I created this kit for children attending aContinue reading “Magnetic Letters Kit”
The Bug Discovery Kit
What is an entomologist? This question gets the children’s attention every time. They want to learn something new and exciting. Why not expand their vocabulary while they play by using big words they’ve never heard before? I created the Bug Discovery Kit to teach my students the importance of insects. How every creature on EarthContinue reading “The Bug Discovery Kit”
