DOMINO KEEPERS MULTIPLICATION from whoswhoandnew.blogspot.com This is a game for 2 players. All of the dominoes are placed face down in the center. Both players pick up a domino at the same time. Each player multiplies the numbers on...
Learning Activities
After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again
Everyone knows the story of Humpty Dumpty. . . he sat on a wall and had a big accident and fell off. But nobody remembers what happened after the fall. In After the Fall by Dan Santat, readers will see the story of what happened to Humpty Dumpty after his...
Teaching Teens About Money
It's never to early to start teaching kids about money. Most financial institutions suggest staring with - understanding needs vs wants, spend less than you earn and save the difference and track expenses and start a budget. More ideas at Medi-Share
Freezer Strawberry Jam
This is so easy you can do this in the morning with your kids or grandkids and serve it for lunch. Anytime you give children an opportunity to measure it builds their skill in understanding numbers and what they represent. It also helps them understand capacity and...
Accordion Fold Book
This is a fun and easy book/card that kids can make. Directions:1. Using white or colored paper measure strips. Make sure the width is the same so when folded the edges match.2. Decide how wide you want each page/section to be and make a mark at the top and...
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Great book for ages 3-12. A young fruit bat becomes separated from her mother and finds her way to a nest of birds. She is adopted by them but must learn bird-like behavior. This is not natural to her and causes conflict that eventually gets worked out. Great for...
Reading With Children
There are so many great books to read with children. Grandparents can help their grandchildren learn to read or become better readers by:1. Having books available when they come to visit and encouraging them to explore books.2. Reading together and talking about what...
I’m Going on a Trip Memory Game
This game can be played with two or more people. Begin by having everyone sit in a circle. One person starts by saying, "I’m going on a trip and I’m taking 1 ___.” Fill in the blank with something you might take on a trip. The next person says, “I’m going on a trip...
I Love You, Daddy by Jillian Harker
Little Bear is ready for some grown-up adventures - at least, Daddy Bear thinks so. But they soon discover that Little Bear needs a helping hand. And who can help out better than Daddy Bear? I Love You, Daddy is a tale of encouragement and unconditional parental love...
Race to 100 Math Game
This is a fun way for your grandchild to practice addition. All you need are a pair of dice to play this math game. The object is to get to 100 or closest without going over. Players take turns shaking the dice to make a number. If you shake a 5 & 3 you can make...