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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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Spider Web Counting Number Match

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:34:00 +0000

Do you have left over pieces of that rug grip to keep area rugs from slipping? I have a use for it: Make pretend spider webs to create a number and counting game. with plastic Dollar Store spiders game is a hands-on math activity for preschoolers perfect for Halloween time. Spider Webs Counting Game Supplies: […]

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Domino Number Order and Matching Game

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:36:19 +0000

Dominoes are a hands-on way to help preschool children learn numbers. This domino number order and matching game turns dominoes into a lesson in counting, matching, number order and fine motor skills. Supplies All you need is one piece of construction paper, a black marker, and a set of dominoes. I started by arranging a […]

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Exploring Geology for Kids: Homeschool Geology Unit

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:45:00 +0000

Exploring geology for kids is a homeschool geology unit for a range of ages. The activities cover grades kindergarten through middle school. Focusing on hands-on exploration of topics in geology, my children really had fun learning while retaining a lot of knowledge in the process. I taught this unit as a whole group learning activity. […]

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Cheerio Counting: How to Use Up Black Construction Paper

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:23:00 +0000

I don’t know about your craft supply stash, but we tend to not use a lot of the black construction paper. As I was buying replacement packages of paper, the black was never running out. While teaching the twins in our homeschool preschool, I decided to use the black paper for a counting activity with […]

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DIY Puzzles for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:32:19 +0000

DIY puzzles for kids help children of any age learn matching and problem-solving skills. We do puzzles together for family time. It is just like game night. Good, quality time together and always laughs, competition and conversations. These homemade puzzle ideas are a fun surprise for kids. It takes the traditional puzzle and makes it […]

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ZoomTutor Online Math Tutor

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 01:20:00 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of ZoomTutor. ZoomTutor is not affiliated with Zoom. All opinions are my own. Please view my disclosure for more info. We all gained a lot of insights about what our children were learning, their weaknesses and strengths, back when school went virtual. With all the […]

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Teaching Patterns at Home for Preschool

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 21:59:02 +0000

Teaching in a low income daycare center taught me to be resourceful. I had to use the supplies that were in the craft closet. Or buy extra with my own money. That meant focusing on quality learning with super cheap supplies as much as possible. I got creative for teaching patterns at home for preschool […]

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Fall Preschool Activities

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 20:12:42 +0000

Fall is my favorite season. We get into nature, explore and learn so much. Seasonal themes are fun activities for preschool because they cover so many subjects. This collection is a list of my favorite fall preschool activities. I taught these in my preschool classrooms and my children loved them when we did preschool at […]

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Learning Greater Than Less Than with Playing Cards

Jaimi Erickson — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:10:42 +0000

Learning greater than less than with playing cards builds number sense and math skills with a hands-on activity for kindergarten and early elementary age kids. This math learning activity also introduces young children to the concept of the number line. Math skills are crucial to school success – and real world adulting let’s be honest. […]

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