With just one humble dice you can create a whole world of learning in Kindergarten! You don’t even have to buy a dice. A simple homemade dice made out of a building block can be used in countless activities. I’ve been a teacher of this kind of age range for the last 12 years, and …

For no money at all, you can create a whole host of fantastic DIY dice games. You can create boards, resources, and even DIY your own dice! In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to do all of those things. I’ve worked as a teacher for the last 12 years, and a lot of …

Left Center Right is one of the most popular dice games on the market, and there are lots of similar games you can play. These fall into two categories: Shop-bought games that are similar to Left Center Right DIY games that are similar to Left Center Right (and all you need are a few dice …

Balloons offer a real fascination for toddlers! They are slow-moving and floaty, and so really suited to help them develop their coordination. Also, they are soft and springy, and so are probably the safest items that you can throw and whack around! There has been research that suggests that balloons have the following benefits: They …

Have you ever tried playing throwing and catching with a pre-schooler? If you have, chances are, they weren’t very coordinated. It’s only to be expected and certainly nothing to worry about! There are plenty of ways you can help them to throw more accurately and catch more easily. Start slow and easy! In my 20+ …

Mirrors help young children develop an awareness of many things. They begin to understand reflection and symmetry. They also make children more aware of their own physical presence, and their movement. Mirrors can be used alongside loose parts to add visual intrigue to provocations. You can create portraits or pictures on mirrors. Mirrors can be …

If you haven’t yet tried a Forest school approach with your children, then you should know that the benefits are quite staggering. These are benefits that are backed up by both practice and research. I’ve been involved in forest schools for the best part of twenty years. In that time, I would say that the …

Ever wondered why some young children seemed fascinated in wrapping up objects? Or you might have kids that love burying things or hiding objects out of sight? It’s called an enveloping schema, and it’s one of the most common schemas that you will witness in young children. An enveloping schema is a child’s interest in …

P.E. lessons can be a bit daunting at times. All that equipment to organize and worry about. Yuck! Then there are the safety aspects to consider. Eek! The good news is, there are plenty of simple P.E. games that you can use with no equipment! The Ultimate List of PE Games With No Equipment Whether …

Many children line up toys and objects as part of their play, and sometimes parents or educators are concerned that this is a sign of autism spectrum disorder. Is lining up toys and other things a sign of autism? Taken in isolation, lining up toys in play is not an indicator of autism. It is …