https://www.learning4kids.net Fun, simple ideas to promote play and learning. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:38:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.learning4kids.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FB_Icon5-200x200-1-48x48.jpg https://www.learning4kids.net 32 32 https://www.learning4kids.net/2023/04/11/how-to-set-up-a-five-senses-investigation-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-set-up-a-five-senses-investigation-centre https://www.learning4kids.net/2023/04/11/how-to-set-up-a-five-senses-investigation-centre/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:53:31 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=71053 Children explore their world around them using their five senses, hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch.  Creating a five senses investigation centre or table […]

The post How to Set Up a Five Senses Investigation Centre first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2023/04/11/how-to-set-up-a-five-senses-investigation-centre/feed/ 1 https://www.learning4kids.net/2022/05/23/drawing-and-sorting-2d-shapes-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drawing-and-sorting-2d-shapes-activity https://www.learning4kids.net/2022/05/23/drawing-and-sorting-2d-shapes-activity/#comments Mon, 23 May 2022 12:05:49 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=64369 I am a big fan of learning centres in classrooms!  They are a great place for children to explore, investigate, take risks and consolidate […]

The post Drawing and Sorting 2D Shapes Activity first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2022/05/23/drawing-and-sorting-2d-shapes-activity/feed/ 2 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/10/07/counting-collections-numbers-1-20-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=counting-collections-numbers-1-20-activity https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/10/07/counting-collections-numbers-1-20-activity/#comments Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:55:03 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=64374 Counting collections provides valuable opportunities for children to practice their oral counting and to develop efficient counting strategies. The Truck Theme Counting Numbers 1-20 […]

The post Counting Collections Numbers 1-20 Activity first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/10/07/counting-collections-numbers-1-20-activity/feed/ 2 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/09/13/early-years-fine-motor-colour-activities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=early-years-fine-motor-colour-activities https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/09/13/early-years-fine-motor-colour-activities/#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:26:23 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=63174 I am a big fan of learning centres in classrooms!  They are great places for children to explore, investigate, take risks and consolidate previous […]

The post Early Years Fine Motor Colour Activities first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/09/13/early-years-fine-motor-colour-activities/feed/ 2 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/19/phoneme-manipulation-activity-word-building/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phoneme-manipulation-activity-word-building https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/19/phoneme-manipulation-activity-word-building/#respond Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:55:03 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=62579 A neat little folder containing moveable alphabet letter tiles is a great way to promote early reading and spelling skills.  The folder is designed […]

The post Phoneme Manipulation Activity Word Building first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/19/phoneme-manipulation-activity-word-building/feed/ 0 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/16/letters-and-sounds-learning-centre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letters-and-sounds-learning-centre https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/16/letters-and-sounds-learning-centre/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:38:50 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=62690 Create an inviting space for children to play, learn and practice their knowledge of letters and sounds by setting up a Letters and Sounds […]

The post Letters and Sounds Learning Centre first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/16/letters-and-sounds-learning-centre/feed/ 1 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/09/simple-volume-and-capacity-measurement-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-volume-and-capacity-measurement-activity https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/09/simple-volume-and-capacity-measurement-activity/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:32:00 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=62086 Exploring volume and capacity through hands-on activities will help children develop an awareness of these measurement concepts.   Volume and capacity are properties of […]

The post Simple Volume and Capacity Measurement Activity first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/08/09/simple-volume-and-capacity-measurement-activity/feed/ 1 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/06/30/how-to-set-up-a-role-play-flower-shop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-set-up-a-role-play-flower-shop https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/06/30/how-to-set-up-a-role-play-flower-shop/#respond Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:18:43 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=62128 A Pretend Play Flower Shop is an opportunity for children to take on the role as a florist or customer and play creatively while […]

The post How to Set Up a Role Play Flower Shop? first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/06/30/how-to-set-up-a-role-play-flower-shop/feed/ 0 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/30/letter-sounds-cut-and-paste-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letter-sounds-cut-and-paste-activity https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/30/letter-sounds-cut-and-paste-activity/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2021 04:29:07 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=61214 Letter Sounds Cut, Sort and Paste Printable Activity allows children to apply their letter sound knowledge to create words phonetically and then to apply […]

The post Letter Sounds Cut and Paste Activity first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/30/letter-sounds-cut-and-paste-activity/feed/ 2 https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/20/anzac-day-poppy-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anzac-day-poppy-activity https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/20/anzac-day-poppy-activity/#comments Tue, 20 Apr 2021 03:53:16 +0000 https://www.learning4kids.net/?p=60971 ANZAC Day Poppy Activity- creating beautiful red craft poppies on a background of ‘Lest We Forget’ is a great activity for young students to […]

The post ANZAC Day Poppy Activity first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2021/04/20/anzac-day-poppy-activity/feed/ 3 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/05/02/printable-measuring-length-learning-centre-mats/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=printable-measuring-length-learning-centre-mats https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/05/02/printable-measuring-length-learning-centre-mats/#comments Mon, 02 May 2016 05:18:42 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=25009 The Printable Measuring Length Learning Centre Mats provide a hands-on opportunity for children to indirectly measure a range of pictures and write their answers […]

The post Printable Measuring Length Learning Centre Mats first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/05/02/printable-measuring-length-learning-centre-mats/feed/ 5 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/26/measurement-length-activity-the-really-big-dinosaur/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=measurement-length-activity-the-really-big-dinosaur https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/26/measurement-length-activity-the-really-big-dinosaur/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2016 12:46:12 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=24890 This measurement lesson was inspired by the story The Really Really Big Dinosaur by Richard Byrne. It really got my Pre-primary (4-5 year olds) […]

The post Measurement Length Activity – The Really Big Dinosaur first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/26/measurement-length-activity-the-really-big-dinosaur/feed/ 2 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/17/balancing-felt-balls-fine-motor-fun/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=balancing-felt-balls-fine-motor-fun https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/17/balancing-felt-balls-fine-motor-fun/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2016 13:04:27 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=24730 I am always looking for playful and inviting ways for kids to develop their fine motor and hand-eye coordination skills using fun resources. These felt […]

The post Balancing Felt Balls – Fine Motor Fun first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/17/balancing-felt-balls-fine-motor-fun/feed/ 2 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/10/sensory-exploration-with-sand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sensory-exploration-with-sand https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/10/sensory-exploration-with-sand/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:33:21 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=24491 Funnels, tubes, sifts, bottles, scoopers, spoons, bottle tops and SAND! The perfect sensory play recipe for kids with endless fun and exploration. There are […]

The post Sensory Exploration with Sand first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/10/sensory-exploration-with-sand/feed/ 4 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/03/tea-leaves-textured-play-dough-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tea-leaves-textured-play-dough-recipe https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/03/tea-leaves-textured-play-dough-recipe/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2016 10:58:15 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=24389 Tea Leaves Scented Play Dough Recipe is naturally coloured, textured and scented from the addition of tea leaves to a basic play dough recipe. […]

The post Tea Leaves Textured Play Dough Recipe first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/04/03/tea-leaves-textured-play-dough-recipe/feed/ 3 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/27/fine-motor-work-station-or-centre-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fine-motor-work-station-or-centre-activity https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/27/fine-motor-work-station-or-centre-activity/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:54:35 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=24379 Creating patterns, swirls, squiggles and zig-zags with buttons, children will have so much fun playing with this fine motor work station or learning centre […]

The post Fine Motor Work Station or Centre Activity first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/27/fine-motor-work-station-or-centre-activity/feed/ 6 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/20/bugs-and-bottle-tops/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bugs-and-bottle-tops https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/20/bugs-and-bottle-tops/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2016 13:26:56 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=24299 Bugs and Bottle Tops is a simple and fun activity for kids to play with. It is a great opportunity for children to develop […]

The post Bugs and Bottle Tops first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/20/bugs-and-bottle-tops/feed/ 2 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/13/creative-sand-art-activity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creative-sand-art-activity https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/13/creative-sand-art-activity/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2016 12:59:32 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=23802 Creative Sand Art Activity was inspired by reading the story Magic Beach by Alison Lester (affiliate link).  This activity is open-ended and great for multi-age […]

The post Creative Sand Art Activity first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/13/creative-sand-art-activity/feed/ 1 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/06/measurement-maths-centre-activities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=measurement-maths-centre-activities https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/06/measurement-maths-centre-activities/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2016 10:36:30 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=23792 Today I am sharing two measurement math centre activities I have been doing with my Pre Primary class (5 year olds). I have been […]

The post Measurement Maths Centre Activities first appeared on Learning 4 Kids.]]> https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/03/06/measurement-maths-centre-activities/feed/ 3 https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/28/diy-chalkboard-branch-circles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-chalkboard-branch-circles https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/28/diy-chalkboard-branch-circles/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:02:08 +0000 http://www.learning4kids.net/?p=23749 I am always looking for fun ways to encourage and motivate children in developing their fine motor and writing skills. I made these DIY […]

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