Sight Word and Spelling Word Spaghetti
Written by amomwithalessonplan.comIt’s that time of year again! Lists of sight words and spelling words will be coming home soon, if they aren’t already. I had a blast the past two years finding ways...
View ArticleStorytelling Activity using Crayon Names
Written by amomwithalessonplan.comStorytelling activities are one of my favorite things to share. Most of our storytelling fun happens spontaneously, but I thought it was about time to set up a planned...
View ArticleSpelling Words Activity: Spiderweb search
Written by amomwithalessonplan.comHalloween is just about a month away (and our house is already decked out in kid-made Halloween decorations)! I decided the spelling words just might want to join in...
View ArticleHalloween Book Activity – Mummy Babies
Written by amomwithalessonplan.comI was flipping through our favorite Halloween books trying to find one that would inspire a Halloween book activity. Stumped, and feeling very uninspired I was about...
View ArticleBath Time Storytelling – Halloween style
Written by amomwithalessonplan.comRight now I need simple. Quick and easy activities are far more likely to happen then those that take planning and force me to go shopping. I just flat out don’t have...
View Article5 Tips for Getting Kids to Read
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Reading Eggs. I’ve shared with you before that I have a couple of reluctant readers. Sure they love books. We’ve...
View ArticleDr. Seuss Activity –“There’s a Wocket in my Pocket!”
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com This Dr. Seuss Activity first appeared on March 15, 2013. I have a confession. I do NOT like Dr. Seuss books. Yes, I know I’m probably the only person who feels that...
View ArticleIt Looked Like Spilt Milk Activity – Book & Activity
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com It Looked Like Spilt Milk originally appeared on June 20, 2011. Because I am such a lover of literature, especially children’s literature, I thought it would be fun...
View ArticleDr. Seuss Hop on Pop Preschool Activities
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com We are lucky, lucky, lucky! Megan from Coffee Cups and Crayons is visiting again! YAY! Do you remember when she shared how to choose the right book? Well today she is...
View ArticleHow to Make Spelling Fun and 25 Spelling Activities for Kids
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com Learning how to spell is important. (I think we can all agree on that). Spelling practice can be really boring. (Again, I think we can all agree). Spelling can be fun...
View ArticleEaster Spelling Words with Plastic Eggs
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com Easter Spelling Words originally appeared on March 19, 2012. It’s almost Easter! Which means there are plastic Easter eggs all over our house. Naturally that means...
View ArticleGiant Crossword Puzzle for Kids
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com Sight word and spelling word games are probably my very favorite kid activities. We haven’t done outside spelling or sight word practice for a while and I thought was...
View ArticleCreative Easter Egg Painting for Kids
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com When I was deciding how to paint eggs this year, I wanted to do something really special. I search the web and still didn’t find what I was looking for. Then we...
View ArticleQuick and Easy Spelling Word Activity (For Last Minute Practice)
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com Today’s super easy spelling word activity is brought you by General Mills® via Burst Media. All opinions are mine. I’m a spelling word nut. But then you already know...
View ArticleStorytelling with Props: Bring Favorite Stories to Life
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com We love storytelling around here… how about you? Have you ever tried storytelling with props? We loved turning a fairy book into a play. Using a love of Lego to get...
View Article10 Super Fun Storytelling Games for Kids
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com Storytelling is such a fun way to play around with language and encourage creative thinking. We have done a lot of activities that include storytelling for kids. And...
View ArticleStorytelling with Sight Words (3 Ways)
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com I have one more storytelling activity before we move onto something else. It’s hard to stop once you get started! (Don’t worry though storytelling is near and dear to...
View ArticleUsing Art for Storytelling
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com Little M and I had so much fun using art for storytelling. Drawing has become one of her favorite things to do. I had a blast joining in and expanding the experience...
View ArticleKids Books about Butterflies
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com Butterflies, butterflies, butterflies. How to grow butterflies. Butterfly crafts. Butterfly exhibits. Of course I was going to make sure we had plenty of butterfly...
View ArticlePractice Spelling Words with a Spelling Race
Written by amomwithalessonplan.com This week we practiced spelling words with Little M’s cousin. Since they are in the same class I thought it would be fun to make a game out of their practice (we do...
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