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Make Your Own Fossil: Science Curriculum for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:59:11 +0000

Making your own fossil is easy with this science kit for kids. We have loved all three experiments that came in our Generation Genius Science kit. If you missed our first experiment reveal, you can view the science kit for kids review. In this fossil experiment, included in the same science subscription box, my son […]

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Frog pond letter sound sorting

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:38:53 +0000

This hands-on activity is perfect for preschoolers learning to associate letter sounds with images. Simply using printable cartoon graphics, and some posterboard plus contact paper, you can make an activity tray for this letter sound sorting activity that works for multiple letters easily. Letter sound sort with a frog theme. I created this letter sorting […]

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American Flag Hands-On Math

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:29:17 +0000

We love using unexpected teaching tools for hands-on learning. One of my favorite ideas is using cupcake toppers for math learning. I shared a flower-themed math activity for spring, and this math game is perfect for a Flag Day or 4th of July thematic unit. American Flag Math Supplies: Empty egg carton Flag cupcake toppers […]

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Fall Word Spelling Game

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:37:00 +0000

Teaching spelling goes along with teaching that learning is fun. Creating this fall word spelling game will make learning spelling hands-on and engaging for young children. This game works as a template for learning other spelling words too. Create spelling games from the names of animals, vehicles, friends and family names or use these Fall […]

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Learning to Spell Number Words

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:02:00 +0000

Taking the idea I shared for teaching preschoolers to spell color words, we made another spelling game. With the same idea, we can teach preschool kiddos to spell the number names. They are sight words, so this activity has big impact on reading skills. Learning to spell numbers helps young children learn to read and […]

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Learning to Spell Color Words with a Hands-On Game

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:06:00 +0000

Spelling words is not just for elementary school kids. We started playing spelling games in preschool. It is about making learning fun, hands-on and interesting. Then, you encourage a love of learning and retention of information when they are young. This game for learning to spell color words teaches preschool children color matching and spelling […]

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Generation Genius Science Kits for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:56:05 +0000

You can always count on science kits for kids to engage the kids in hands-on learning that feels like fun. We love doing science experiments at home. Since my children were preschool age, we made volcanoes, explored science using egg shells, and now we dive into interesting science units. As I plan the next school […]

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Benefits of Play and Grow for Toddlers Learning Activities

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:10:00 +0000

Parents of toddlers know that keeping the attention of a toddler can be a challenge. We have so much power to teach toddlers learning activities to help them focus and work through a game or activity. But, this takes a lot of repetition and patience on our parts. This is one of the main reasons […]

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Child’s First Book Report: The Story Rope

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 17:05:05 +0000

Reading bonds love and learning. It is a perfect activity for all ages. A child’s first book report: the story rope activity, is one more step in creating an added level of learning after you read your child a book. As a former classroom teacher, I actually used this idea in a first grade classroom. […]

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Making and Exploring a Volcano: 3-Step Science for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:22:00 +0000

We can’t study geology and rocks without doing this fun, traditional activity of making and exploring a volcano. This is an iconic science activity for kids. All it takes is a few steps to make this science magic happen. Making and Exploring a Volcano: Geology for Kids My children were 2 and 4 when we […]

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