Posted on May 30, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Rainy day = Cupcake Shop Day! Who doesn’t love cupcakes(especially when calorie free)?!? We started by talking about what a baker/pastry chef is and then we got to work as one. She put her name on her chef hat (see template below) and named… Continue Reading “Cupcake Shop”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, baker, create, createathome, creating, Cupcake Shop, DIYathome, FamilyFun, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, Play Dough, playathome, playmatters, Pretend Play, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on May 30, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
My daughter loves scavenger hunts. I’m always coming up with new ways to do them for her. This one is great because it takes a little “magic” to complete. The clues were written in white crayon and labeled by numbers in a green crayon… Continue Reading “INVISIBLE SCAVENGER HUNT”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, FamilyFun, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, magic, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, prize, scavenger hunt, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher, watercolors, white crayon
Posted on May 28, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Great activity utilizing imagination, problem solving, & fine motor skills. I recommend doing the prep work (below) once your child/children are in bed. That way the “bad guy” had all night to tie up the “good guy”. Don’t help your child- let them figure… Continue Reading “Hero of the day!”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, Avengers, create, createathome, creating, cutting skills, DIYathome, FamilyFun, fine motor skills, hero, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, Paw Patrol, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, Star Wars, teacher, Toy Story
Posted on May 28, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Category: UncategorizedTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, doodle-a-day, draw, FamilyFun, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, sketchbook, teacher
Posted on May 25, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
This game is a great way to introduce/review counting, number identification, and simple addition. Pick one of the worksheets depending on skill level or do both. If doing both, use the first worksheet as a warm up/review and second worksheet to challenge them! You… Continue Reading “ROLL & COLOR GUMBALLS”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, counting, create, createathome, creating, dice, DIYathome, FamilyFun, gumball roll & color, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, number identification, playathome, playmatters, preschool, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simple addition, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on May 24, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Fun and edible activity! This is a great sensory activity or a fun dessert to share. Dessert: Make the Jello (ocean) ahead of time. Have your mini chef help you measure out the amounts of water and milk you will need for both boxes.… Continue Reading “JELLO OCEAN & SAND”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, dessert, DIYathome, FamilyFun, gummy candy, imagination, jello, jello ocean, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, sensory activity, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on May 23, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Next rainy day = Movie Theatre Day! Create a movie theatre in your house. Put the print outs below in page protectors and have your child write on them (can mess up and just erase), plus can use in the future then. Kids can… Continue Reading “MOVIE THEATRE AT HOME”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, FamilyFun, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, movie theatre at home, movies, playathome, playmatters, Pretend Play, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, snack stand, teacher
Posted on May 21, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Let the cutting begin! This is a fun interactive activity to do with your child that focuses on feelings/emotions & cutting practice. All of the needed materials you should already have in your house! Notes: We completed several plates before we did any haircuts.… Continue Reading “PAPER PLATE FACE HAIRCUTS”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, cutting practice, DIYathome, Educational Kids Activities, FamilyFun, feelings, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, Paper Plate Face Haircuts, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, scissors, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on May 21, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Now that it is finally nice out- this is a great activity to do on your sidewalks or driveways. Let your child’s imagination go to work. We practiced writing everyone’s names in our house (had to try and make a little educational), fireworks, and… Continue Reading “HOMEMADE SIDEWALK CHALK PAINT”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, FamilyFun, homemade, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, outside activity, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, sidewalk chalk, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on May 19, 2020
by abatyko
Leave a Comment
Grab a bag of Skittles and let the fun begin! After sorting, we counted the skittles in each circle & wrote the amount next to it. See example below. If more than 10, eat the extra! A yummy treat for working hard.While looking at… Continue Reading “SKITTLES MATH FUN”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, FamilyFun, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, Skittles Math Fun, teacher
MAT Create 