Geoboard Patterns and Activities for Kids

child playing with a geoboard

Geoboards are one of the most versatile tools in my teaching toolkit. Kids stretch rubber bands over pegs to make shapes, pictures and patterns. They build fine motor strength while sneaking in geometry, counting and even letters. Here’s how to use them at every age. Ages 3 and up Prep Print and laminate Skills Fine … Read more

Adapted I Spy Shapes Book

Adapted I Spy Shapes Book

We are pretty in love with I-Spy games here. This Adapted I Spy Shapes Book is a fantastic and fun way to work on so many different skills. This past week I have gotten quite a few emails asking for easier versions of some of our I-Spy games to help kids that struggle with visual discrimination … Read more

Construction Tools Geoboard Pattern Mats

construction geoboard patterns on orange tray

Geoboards are fantastic for fine motor strength and early geometry. These construction tools mats turn toolboxes and wrenches into rubber band puzzles. They’re low prep and keep kids busy for a long time. Ages 4 to 8 Pages 64 Mats 22 Pattern cards 10 in easy and hard Jump to: How to use them What’s … Read more

Printable Fire Safety I Spy Games for Kids

Printable Fire Safety I Spy Game for Kids

My rambunctious three year old and curious six year old were all about fire trucks. After a visit to the fire station, we came home and played this fire safety I spy game. October is Fire Prevention Month, and an I spy game is an easy, low-stress way to start talking about fire safety with … Read more

I Spy Shapes Printable Game for Kids

I Spy Shapes Printable Game

My kids love I Spy games, and this shapes version is a fun way to practice naming and counting shapes. Kids hunt for each shape, then fill in a ten frame and tally marks to show how many they found. Ages 3 to 6 Prep Print and go Skills Shapes, counting, tallying Reusable Laminate it … Read more