Month: April 2015

Photoshop tutorial for beginners and kids

Photoshop tutorial for beginners and kids

I have been writing a series about teaching Photoshop to kids. I took a break from the series as I thought a video tutorial would explain better. My eight year old was willing to help me with the videos. We both found some time over the last week end. So, I am back to continue the series …

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Teach alphabets to preschoolers

Alphabet activities with suncatcher

My preschooler uses the alphabet suncatcher everyday. Whenever she passes our living room, she stands near the suncatcher for few minutes and identifies one or two letters. I made up many alphabet activities with the suncatcher and these are her favorites.       Materials needed: (affiliation links are used) 1. Alphabet suncatcher. The instructions to make …

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Alphabet activity for preschoolers

Alphabet activity for preschoolers

As my preschooler shows a lot of interest towards alphabets and phonics, we are doing more activities related to alphabets. This alphabet activity for preschoolers is very simple to set up and fun to explore! Materials needed: (affiliation links are used) 1. Watercolor paper 2. Watercolor paint 3. White crayon Method:  1. Write alphabets and numbers …

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Cutting activities for preschoolers

Fine motor activity for preschoolers

As my preschooler shows a lot of interest towards writing, I am doing more fine motor skill activities with her to strengthen those muscles. We put aluminium foil wrapped straws which were left over from our alumininum foil Easter egg wall art to good use. We made beads out of them and made aluminium foil beads necklace. We …

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Letter writing activity for preschoolers

Make alphabet writing practice fun

The weather is getting better for outdoor activities. My preschooler is in a stage where she wants to practice writing anywhere and everywhere. I combined both the situations and made her practice writing alphabets in a fun way!   Materials needed :  1. Water 2. Brush Isn’t so simple to set up this activity! Like setup, …

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Popsicle craft sticks ideas

20+ Popsicle or Craft sticks activity ideas

Popsicle/craft stick is a fun medium to work with! We decorated our sticks with washi tape. My preschooler is having a blast playing with them. Also, I have collected 20 best Popsicle sticks ideas for your inspiration. Yay! Materials needed: (affiliation links are used) 1. Washi tape – We did not use these tapes. This is just for …

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Flower painting ideas for preschoolers

Cherry blossom tree craft for preschoolers

Though we do not have many cherry blossoms around our neighborhood, whenever we cross one, we enjoy its beauty. My daughters made these cherry blossom trees and enjoyed making them. There are two versions of paintings at my house – one by my preschooler and another by my eight year old. Materials needed:  (affiliation links are …

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A math game for kids

Math Tic Tac Toe – Math game for kids

We love math games which give practice on math facts! Today’s post is about a simple math game for kids, math tic-tac-toe, a similar game to the goldie Tic-Tac-Toe but played with numbers. How fun! The best part is that the game can be played in a car or while you are waiting. All you need is a paper …

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