What better way to learn about birds than by observing them? Get out in nature and let the learning begin with the great activity from Fantastic Fun and Learning. Find the directions and printable here.
Bird Nest Craft
Time to get crafty with these adorable bird nests by A Little Pinch of Perfect. Not only will your kids love the art component, but this craft provides the perfect opportunity to discuss habitats. Find the instructions here.
Tea Bag Painting
If your child loves to be creative, he’ll love this activity from Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds. This painting activity is a great way to learn about the senses of sight, smell,and touch. (And if you want, you can make it a tasting activity too!). Find the full instructions and helpful tips here. […]
Stick Skeleton
This activity from Creative Star Learning looks like so much fun! Get your child outside, exploring, and gathering the natural materials needed to make this stick skeleton. Find the full activity here.
Match the Body Parts Dice Game
Get your kids up and moving with this active game from Getting Messi With Jessi! Getting their whole body involved in this activity is a fantastic way to make sure they remember what they learn. Find the instructions here.
Skeleton Playdough Activity
Why do we need bones? This fun activity from A Little Pinch of Perfect will answer that question for your kids! Your kids will love doing this activity while learning about the importance of bones. Get the full instructions here (you’ll need to scroll about halfway down the page to find this particular activity).
The Five Senses: Marshmallow Exploration
Did you ever think about using a marshmallow to learn about the five senses? This activity by Fantastic Fun and Learning does just that. Your kids will love it! Get the instructions here.
Body Parts Sticker Activity
This activity from Sorting Sprinkles is perfect for the sticker-lover (so basically every kid alive!). Your child will have a blast with this simple and fun activity to learn more about the body. Find the full instructions, as well as some other “All About Me” activities, here.
Erase the Body Parts Rhyming Activity
Your kids will LOVE this one from Growing Book by Book! Not only will they have a blast while they practice identifying body parts, they’ll also work on phonemic awareness and rhyming, which are two important skills for pre-reading. Get the instructions here.
Valentine’s Day Kindergarten Worksheets
Miss Humblebee’s Academy wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Our Valentine’s gift to you is Valentine-themed kindergarten worksheets and lesson ideas. Make sure to share them with your friends. Letter practice Sheet – letter V The number practice sheet – number 1 The math practice sheet – bigger or smaller The color practice sheet – red […]
Theme of the Month – Pets
Last month (January 2015) was our first month with our new blog and our first issue of free lessons centered around the theme Five Senses. For the month of February, we will be moving on to a new theme…PETS! What better way to start this month’s theme than with a quote: Whether you’re a cat, dog, […]
Science with Kids – Five Senses
After reading one or several of the books on My Five Senses, including Miss Humblebee’s Academy ebook My Five Senses, spend some time using their senses to experiment with science. Looks the Same, Smells Different Materials: 2 clear plastic cups, white vinegar and water Instructions: Pour water into one cup and vinegar into the other. Cover […]
Miss Humblebee’s Academy Prepares Children For Academic Success
Welcome to Miss Humblebee’s Academy, we are happy you have stopped by and hopefully you will stay awhile. • Perhaps you are just starting to do some research to prepare your little one for school and you ended up here. • Maybe you are already working with your child at home but want to make […]
Everything You Need To Know About Kindergarten Curriculum
During a child’s first year of learning all of the basics for reading, writing and problem solving are addressed. Kindergarten curriculum is structured so that children build a solid foundation for all of their future learning. This is one of the most important times in a kid’s educational career. Letter recognition is one of the […]
Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten Prep
Preparing preschoolers for kindergarten requires a little prep. During the summer, kids have a lot of fun playing and seldom think about school work. This “summer slide” can make it harder to learn in the first few weeks back to school. Even small children (getting ready to start kindergarten) can experience this problem. The summer […]
