2D Shapes Playdough Mats

Need a fun activity to introduce shapes to your little learner? These 2D shape mats make learning fun by incorporating playdough into the lesson. Toddlers and preschoolers won’t know they are actually learning basic math concepts and using fine motor muscles with these! These shape mats are also a great addition to math centers for … Read more

Construction Tools Geoboard Pattern Mats

construction geoboard patterns on orange tray

Geoboards are a fantastic tool for strengthening fine motor muscles while exposing young children to beginning geometry skills. Little learners will love the hands on learning they get with these construction tools geoboard mats! Construction Geoboard Printables One of my favorite things about geoboard patterns is that they are a low prep activity that require … Read more

Conversation Hearts Fine Motor Color Sorting

Conversation Hearts Fine Motor Color Sorting Activity

Candy games are some of Meatball’s favorites. It seriously can’t get much better — candy and playing {plus learning}! With minimal set up conversation hearts color sorting is a quick and easy fine motor activity that is a perfect addition to any Valentine’s Day learning!

Conversation Hearts Fine Motor Color Sorting Activity
At first I thought of making it a slightly complex game with rules, but then that went out the window. Simplicity is really my specialty because I’m not loaded with time, and I know that neither are you.

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FREE Printable Valentine’s Day Number Mats

FREE Printable Valentine's Day Number Mats {1-10}

These brand new Valentine’s Day 1-10 Number Mats take a Valentine’s Day twist on numbers. It’s a fun way to help kids practice writing and counting the numbers one to ten. Grab your free copy below!

FREE Printable Valentine's Day Number Mats {1-10}

Printable Valentine’s Day Number Mats Prep:

Prepping this activity is extremely easy. Print the number book {use card stock to make it extra sturdy}. Then either laminate the pages, throw them into a sleeve, or even use a photo album {dollar general typically has ones that work great for cheap}!

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