I love teaching shapes to early learners. It’s just plain fun. There are shapes all around us! So, once you introduce basic shapes to your preschoolers, expect them to point them out everywhere they look. *Pointing to a window* – “Look, Mommy! A square!” *Pointing to a plate* – “Look, Mommy! A circle!” *Me pointingKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Beach 0-9 Number Playdough Mats
Summer break is coming up, and I’m in a “beachy” mood. So I decided to whip up some fun (and free) Beach 0-9 Number Playdough Mats! Piglet is starting Tot school this fall and she can recite the ABCs and count to 10. But she doesn’t recognize the letters and numbers yet, which means it’sKeep Reading…
Ocean Commotion: Number and Literacy Playdough Mats
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the coast. I grew up near it and the smell of sea air is basically the best scent on earth (in my humble opinion). Kids love the ocean too! And that’s why I thought that the ocean would be a fun theme for a newKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Ladybug Playdough Mats
Preschoolers (and adults, for that matter) love playing with playdough! And, by the way, when you need something to occupy your kids quietly, playdough is a wonderful resource. It’s quiet, it’s easy to clean up, and it’s affordable. On a personal note – I just want to know: Are my kids the only ones whoKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Alphabet and Number Winter Playdough Mats
There’s just something about playing with playdough that captures kids’ attention. I loved playdough as a child. Every child I knew loved playdough. In fact, I don’t think I’ve met a kid yet who doesn’t like playdough. (Of course, now that I’ve said that, I’ll probably meet one tomorrow.) When I was young, I hadKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Alphabet and Number Fall Playdough Mats
We’ve been enjoying releasing all of our newest fall-themed products lately! Today we’re wrapping things up with a set of Alphabet & Number Fall Playdough Mats! If you’re teaching toddlers or preschoolers this year, you’ll love using these mats to help them work on fine motor skills and letter/number recognition! Plus, it’s always fun toKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Birds and Bugs Spring Playdough Mats
Spring is just around the corner! And down here, spring usually means lots and lots of bugs. Some are downright frightening to me (palmetto bugs), but some like caterpillars, snails, and butterflies are just adorable. I thought these cute Birds and Bugs Spring Playdough Mats would be a fun spring-themed addition to our growing collection ofKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Rainbow Playdough Mats
Seasonal allergies aside, I absolutely adore spring. Next to fall, it’s my favorite season. Well, summer might be in the running also, which tells you how I feel about winter. We don’t see rainbows that often in our area, but when we do, they are gorgeous. If I happen to see one while driving, I’veKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Cupcake Playdough Mats
It’s time for us to share another one of our preschool playdough mats and this time we have cupcakes! Cupcakes are just plain fun. Whenever I say the word “cupcake”, I just start to smile involuntarily. It’s science. So I thought these cupcake playdough mats would be fun for little hands! They’re great for building fineKeep Reading…
Preschool Playdough Mats: Mountain Playdough Shape Mats
With Piglet starting on preschool work this fall, we’ve been using a lot of preschool playdough mats. So this week I’m sharing a brand new printable set of preschool mats: Mountain Playdough Shape Mats! These are super fun for little ones who are working on fine motor skills, shape recognition, and more! Plus, they’re aKeep Reading…