Unplugged Coding Zoo Animal Block Code Pathways for Kids

These unplugged coding pathways teach kids the basics of coding with no screens at all. Kids lay out start, forward, turn, stop and repeat blocks on the floor to build a path, then move through it. Animal movement blocks like “stomp like an elephant” and “hop like a kangaroo” turn it into a brain break, … Read more

Alphabet Lego Letters Printable

These alphabet Lego letters printable mats turn letter learning into building time. Kids build each letter right on top of a brick-built letter, matching brick to brick like a puzzle, then trace it and write it. The pack covers A to Z in uppercase and lowercase, plus “I can build” flash cards for games and … Read more

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

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

Ocean Pollution Activity for Kids: Clean Up an Oil Spill

Ocean Pollution Science Activity for Kids

Kids hear a lot about ocean pollution, but it’s hard to picture until they try to clean it up themselves. In this ocean pollution activity, kids make a pretend oil spill and plastic mess in a bin of water, then test tools to get it out. Spoiler: it’s a lot harder than it looks. That’s … Read more