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Free Beasts Of The Sea Henri Matisse Coloring Page

December 8, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free Henri Matisse coloring page which is a fun cut and paste craft to inspire creativity. It is inspired by his Beasts of the Sea work. Also, look at my page Free Art Unit & Curriculum Grades 1 – 8 for more ideas.

This free cut and paste craft is a fun way to learn about history, art, science and a bit of math mixed with creativity.

And because Matisse’s work Beasts of the Sea is cut out art with shapes your child will love to explore color, design and learn a few facts about the ocean.

Free Beasts Of The Sea Henri Matisse Coloring Page

Who was Henri Matisse? Henri Matisse was a famous French artist who was born in 1869 and died in 1954. He loved bright colors and bold shapes.

For example, he liked using really bright colors like reds, yellows, blues, and greens.

Then, later in life he invented a new way to do art – with scissors.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT FRENCH ARTISTS

Next, look at these books about French artists.

We prefer living books when I can find them.

7 French Artist Books

France is one of the most famous countries in the world for art. Many great artists lived and worked there, and Paris is often called the "art capital of the world." Learn about French artist or artist who made France their home.

Claude Monet (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

Meet Artist Claude Monet!

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book provides an entertaining and humorous introduction to the famous artist, Claude Monet. Full-color reproductions of the actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line.

Picasso (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles

Georges Seurat (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

Meet Artist Georges Seurat!

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).This book presents the life and career of the nineteenth-century French Neo-Impressionist artist Georges Seurat, best known for inventing the painting technique known as Pointillism.

Cezanne's Parrot

An inspiring picture book biography of the artist Paul Cezanne, the painter who laid the groundwork for modern art and whom Pablo Picasso declared "the father of us all."All Cezanne wants is to be a great painter like his friends Monet, Pissarro, and Renoir. But when he shows his works, the professors, the critics, and the collectors all dismiss him: "Too flat!" "Too much paint!" "These are rough and unfinished!" Even his own pet parrot, Bisou, can't be brought to say, "Cezanne is a great painter!" And who can blame them? Cezanne doesn't care about tradition, and he doesn't follow the rules. He's painting in a way no one else has done before, creating something completely new--and he's destined to change the world of art forever. Cezanne's Parrot is a spirited celebration of creativity, determination, and perseverance--and the artist who would become known as the father of modern art.

Henri Matisse (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

Discusses the life and work of French post-impressionist artist Henri Matisse.

Edgar Degas (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

Examines the life and work of the nineteenth-century artist Edgar Degas, who loved to paint scenes of Paris and the people who worked and lived there.

Marie in Fourth Position

Marie's dream is to dance beneath the spotlight in the Paris Opera, but she finds herself only a "rat" in the chorus, until Marie's parents send her to pose for master artist Edgar Degas and he leads her to an unforgettable pose that wins the heart of all Paris.

Then, look at more art and crafts cut and paste activities.

MORE CUT AND PASTE ART

And look at a few pages to color.

HENRI MATISSE COLORING PAGES

HOW TO USE BEASTS OF THE SEA CRAFT

Finally, look at how to use this craft.

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Grab the scissors, glue or glue stick, markers or crayons of choice and a larger piece of paper for assembling the craft.
Then look over the templates and have your child choose the shapes.
Let your child recreate his masterpiece and explore with color, creativity and layering.
Ask questions like what shapes look like vegetation from the sea or creatures from the sea? Can you create them by adding two or more.
Show your child the Beasts of the Sea work by Matisse.

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Easy Earth Science: Create Layers Of The Earth With Playdough

December 7, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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We’re creating layers of the earth with playdough for an easy earth science activity. Also, look at my page Free Earth Science Lapbook & Unit Study Ideas.

Teaching abstract concepts is not always easy but a hands-on activity like using playdough sparks curiosity.

And while playdough is a fun medium, it’s not only for young learners. A visual is a great teaching tool to help elementary visual what our Earth looks like.

Easy Earth Science: Create Layers Of The Earth With Playdough

Besides, the Earth’s layers—inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust—can feel like invisible ideas when using a textbook.

Too, your younger learners will love the sensory experience, and your older learners can label the parts and compare Earth to other planets.

And whatever topics you’re covering this easy hands-on idea is a fun introductory activity to geology, or activity for a fun read aloud or to accompany a simple earth science lab.

EARTH SCIENCE BOOKS FOR KIDS

And use one of these books as a spine to your study for the day.

I always prefer living books when I can find them.

9 Books for Kids Who Love to Read About Earth Science Topics

Add these books to your learning day to learn about various earth science topics.

The Story Book of Science (Yesterday's Classics)

The wonders of plant and animal life told with rare literary charm by Uncle Paul in conversations with three children. Besides such stories as the ants' subterranean city, the spider's suspension bridge, and the caterpillars' processing, he unlocks the mystery behind thunder and lightning, clouds and rain, the year and its seasons, and volcanoes and earthquakes. Suitable for ages 9 to 12.

Earthquakes (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

Some earthquakes are so small that you don’t even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake. Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you.

Now with updated text and art, this classic picture book describes the causes and effects of earthquakes (including a tsunami). This book features rich vocabulary and fascinating cross-sections of mountains, volcanoes, and faults in the earth’s moving crust.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. The text and art were vetted by Dr. Roland Burgmann, Professor of the Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley.

The First Book of the Earth

A republication of the 1958 book by Irene Sevrey with illustrations by Mildred Waltrip, The First Book of the Earth is an elementary level natural history book that was written during a time when children's books held a student's interest and imagination because they were "living" rather than simply based on factoids and vivid pictures. It is a wonderful introduction to the subject of geology and covers the earth as a planet in the solar system and the physics of how it circles the sun, thereby defining our days and years. It then moves on to describing the earth's origin as scientists understand it and takes up the topics of the earth's composition, its structure, molecular makeup, rock families, minerals, volcanoes and earthquakes, mountains and their formation, and how glaciers and rivers affect the shaping of the earth's surface. The book ends by briefly discussing dinosaurs and the possible aging techniques used to date the earth's age in terms of epochs or periods.

Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:- Physical and chemical properties- Origins and geologic significance- Gems and semiprecious stones- How to find and collect specimens

Earth: An Intimate History

Beginning with Mt. Vesuvius, whose eruption in Roman times helped spark the science of geology, and ending in a lab in the West of England where mathematical models and lab experiments replace direct observation, Richard Fortey tells us what the present says about ancient geologic processes. He shows how plate tectonics came to rule the geophysical landscape and how the evidence is written in the hills and in the stones. And in the process, he takes us on a wonderful journey around the globe to visit some of the most fascinating and intriguing spots on the planet.

The First Book of Caves

A book about caves with drawings for young readers with a vocabulary list and definition at the end.

Rocks and Minerals: A Guide of Familiar Minerals, Gems, Ores, and Rocks (A Golden Nature Guide)

A guide to familiar minerals, gems, ores, and rocks enhanced by 400 full color illustrations. Provides much geological knowledge in how to look for surface forms, rocks, minerals etc. Includes information for the searcher and an useful list of clubs and organizations. Excellent bibliography and index.

A Whale of the Wild (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel)

For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she’s destined to be?

Rocks, Rivers, and the Changing Earth: A first book about geology

A living book on the living earth. Told in a conversational style, the book discusses the topics of geology and provides ideas for investigations and demonstrations of the scientific principles. Illustrated throughout, this book is a favorite as an introduction to geology for young readers. This edition includes updated science information on plate tectonics and the structure of the earth.

Then, look at more earth science activities.

EARTH SCIENCE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

How to Make an Edible Kindergarten Earth Science Tectonic Plate Activity
Another great edible activity is How to Make an Edible Earth Project in a Cup With Kids to demonstrate each layer.
40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten
Rock Activities For Kindergarten And Fun Edible Rock Cycle
Edible Rock Cycle Fudge and Hands-on Rock Activities
Free Homeschool Geology Unit Study And Easy DIY Eggshell Geode

And also look at these playdough learning activities.

PLAYDOUGH LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

Finally, look at how to do layers of the earth playdough activity.

LAYERS OF THE EARTH PLAYDOUGH ACTIVITY

Supply List

Red playdough
Orange playdough
Yellow playdough
Brown playdough
Blue playdough
Green playdough
Playdough knife

Start by forming a small red ball of playdough. This will represent Earth’s inner core.

Roll out a piece of orange playdough into a flat circle. Wrap it around the red ball to create the outer core layer.

Roll out yellow playdough. Wrap this around the orange layer to form the mantle.

Roll out brown playdough next and wrap it around the yellow layer. This becomes the crust.

Roll out a layer of blue playdough and wrap it over the brown ball to create the ocean layer.

Use green playdough to shape simple continents. Press them gently onto the blue surface.

Once your Earth is complete, use a playdough knife to cut the ball in half and reveal all the colorful layers inside.

21 Hands-On Math Activities for Elementary and Middle School

December 6, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have 21 hands-on math activities for elementary and middle school. Also, look at my page How To Homeschool Elementary Students Like A Pro.

As our kids get older, it’s so easy to start shying away from teaching more advanced math concepts. Especially if you were an English major in college, like someone I know. *cough* me *coughcough*

Math is taught very differently now than it was when I was in school.

21 Hands-On Math Activities for Elementary and Middle School

When I started looking at upper elementary and middle school math concepts to teach my children a couple of years ago, I felt completely lost. It was like going back to school myself!

But, over time, I’ve gotten more comfortable with these concepts.

I’ve also found a few ways to make abstract math ideas come to life with these fun hands-on math projects and crafts!

There are 21 math learning activities below that are perfect for upper elementary and middle school students, even if you’re not math inclined yourself.

First, look at these fun living books to add to your day.

10 Math Books for Kids Who Love Math

Add some of these books about math for a day of fun study or for your home library.

Mathematicians Are People, Too: Stories from the Lives of Great Mathematicians

Looks at the history of mathematical discoveries and the lives of great mathematicians.

Of Numbers and Stars

Presents the life of a Egyptian woman who lived in fifth century Alexandria and became a respected scholar in mathematics and philosophy.

Inch by Inch

A small green inchworm is proud of his skill at measuring anything—a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak. Then one day a nightingale threatens to eat him if he cannot measure his song. Children will enjoy the clever inchworm’s solution and delight in finding the tiny hero on every page.

Anno's Math Games 2

Pictures, puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of counting, comparison, and measurement

Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set

This Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set includes: 1. Sir Cumference and the First Round Table 9781570911521 2. Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi 9781570911644 3. Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland 9781570911699 4. Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone 9781570916014 5. Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter 9780439025805 6. Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens 9781570917288 7. Sir Cumference and the Viking's Map 9781570917929 8. Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert 9781570911996 9. Sir Cumference and the Roundabout Battle 9781570917660 10. Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire 9781570917721 11. Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point 9781570918452 12. Sir Cumference and the 100 PerCent Goose Chase 9781623543211

The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.

A Place for Zero (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

Join Zero on his math adventure as he discovers his place through multiplication. Zero is lonely in Digitaria. He can't play Addemup with the other numbers because he has nothing to add. All the other numbers seem to belong and they all have a place, but when zero discovers multiplication he thinks he might have a place there. He sets out to find King Multiplus who also is curious about what will happen when Zero gets thrown in the mix. With math and wordplay A Place for Zero is the perfect introduction to multiplication and number placement. A playful way to make math less intimidating and more fun to explore.

The Boy Who Loved Math- The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos

Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you were born and then calculate the number of seconds you had been alive in his head. But he didn't learn to butter his own bread until he turned twenty. Instead, he traveled around the world, from one mathematician to the next, collaborating on an astonishing number of publications. With a simple, lyrical text and richly layered illustrations, this is a beautiful introduction to the world of math and a fascinating look at the unique character traits that made "Uncle Paul" a great man.

Equal Shmequal (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

Mouse and her friends want to play tug-of-war, but they’ll need to use some everyday math to figure out how to make teams that are equal. As Mouse looks at various solutions she is not sure what it means to be equal. Nothing works until Mouse starts to think about it mathematically
and divides the teams based on weight. Wonderful illustrations capture
Mouse and her animal friends from whiskers to tails as they work to measure and equalize their teams based on size, weight, and effort. A
perfect addition to any STEM/STEAM collection that shows readers how
math can be used in everyday problem solving.

The Girl With a Mind For Math: The Story of Raye Montague

Meet Raye Montague – a "hidden figure" who made waves in the U.S. Navy! After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever.

All of these math crafts and projects are adaptable, so you can use them for several grade levels.

21 Hands-On Math Projects

If you have one child in middle school and one in elementary school, you could use the same activity and just adjust the kinds of problems involved to suit their ability. It’s up to you!

1.Celebrate Pi Day with this gorgeous Pi Art Skyline craft.

2. Display fractions visually with this neat Fraction Tree the kids can make.

3. Play this easy Sidewalk Chalk Math Game and use equations, exponents, or any math concept your child is currently studying.

4. Learning to multiply fractions can be tricky. This Hands-On Multiplying Fractions Activity can help.

5. Show the kids how the Fibonacci sequence works with this lovely Fibonacci Art Project.

Hands-On Math Projects

6. Create math art with these LEGO Tessellations.

7. Combine art techniques and basic multiplication with this Skip Counting Pointillism Art.

8. If your kids love Minecraft, these Printable Minecraft Math Cubes will be a perfect DIY manipulative.

9. Get comfortable with four-digit numbers with this simple Safe Cracker Math Game kids can play on their own.

10.. Hands-on multiplication activity.

If you’re looking for ways to make math more meaningful check out Loving Living Math

11. Kids love to write secret codes. This Number Line Secret Code Activity looks like fun.

12. Introduce the concept of statistics with this “sweet” Candy Statistics activity.

13. Encourage creative kids to use Math Journaling to demonstrate mastery of math skills in an artistic way.

14. Play a matching game and practice spotting polygons with these printable polygon flashcards.

15. Show kids how chaos theory works with this easy Chaos Theory Activity.

16. These Printable Long Division Puzzles are excellent for helping kids become comfortable with division.

17. Create your own measurement tool with this cool build a LEGO balance project.

18. Play a game of Multiplication Checkers and get some fun times tables practice.

19. This beautiful Parabolic Curve Art is a nice way to add STEAM learning to a lesson.

20. Build this DIY Abacus Craft to use design and create a math tool at the same time.

21. Work on measurement outdoors with this Sunflower Garden Math activity.Which of these hands-on math projects do you plan to try with your kids?

I’d love to know how they work out for you!

P Is For Peacock Craft | Peacock Quick Study

December 4, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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P is for peacock craft and what a fun and bright study it makes for busy and curious preschoolers who love to create with their hands. Also, I have more alphabet letter fun on my page How to Homeschool Preschool. And look at my page Free Bird Unit Study for more bird activities.

Introducing the letter P through a fun and colorful peacock craft is a wonderful way for preschoolers to make strong letter-sound connections while exploring nature and creativity through a quick study of the bird.

P Is For Peacock Craft | Peacock Quick Study

First, here are some facts to share as you create. I have a variety of books, craft ideas, and videos to round out a colorful, quick study.

But rather than focusing solely on P is for Peacock, we are going to expand to other P words to give your child a full understanding of the sound and structure of the letter as a whole.

Finally, we will finish up with a project that incorporates Mod Podge and painting to create a pretty and functional craft that can hold a wide variety of treasures, from school supplies to colorful gems, or be illuminated with a battery-operated candle.

BOOKS & RESOURCES ABOUT PEACOCKS FOR KIDS

Also, look at these books and resources about peacocks.

I prefer living books when I can find them.

Books and Resources to Learn About Peacocks

Add one or two of these resources to your study about peacocks.

Unbelievable Pictures and Facts About Peacocks

On average how many years do peacocks live
for? Are peacocks animals which can be kept as pets?

In this book you will explore the wonderful world of peacocks, finding the answers to these questions and so many more. Complete with incredible pictures to keep even the youngest of children captivated, you will all embark on a little journey into the great unknown.

Big Book of Birds

The next Big Book in the series introduces young children to some of the most colorful, magnificent, silly, and surprising feathered creatures from around the world.

Following up the hugely successful The Big Book of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts, and The Big Book of the Blue, The Big Book of Birds is a fact-filled tour of the world’s most wonderful winged creatures. Yuval Zommer’s distinctive illustrations show off some of the most colorful, flamboyant, impressive, and wacky birds of the sky. Picture-book charm pairs with informative nonfiction to make a beautiful, large-format title for parents to share with young children and for older children to read by themselves.

Natural Peacock Feathers 10"-12" with Eye Peacock Tail Feather

100% Genuine natural peacock feathers.

Approximate Size :10-12 inch

Peafowl

An interesting and informative look into the life and behavior of peafowl for young readers.This book covers the physical characteristics, habitat, family life, behavior, and conservation of peafowl.

Can You Dance Like a Peacock?: Encourage Kids to Get Up and Move with this Adorable Animal Book

Can YOU dance like a peacock? Stand up straight, fluff your feathers, stretch your neck, and STRUT STRUT STRUT!

Discover the amazing ways that animals use movement to communicate! Lighthearted text and vibrant illustrations teach readers how honeybees waggle, dolphins splash, and flamingoes march. It even invites kids to get up and try out some animal-inspired dance moves themselves

Next, look at these facts for preschoolers about peacocks.

11 PEACOCK FACTS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Peacocks are very big birds with long feathers that can be taller than a grown-up.
Only boy peacocks have fancy tails- The boys (peacocks) have bright, colorful feathers. The girls (called peahens) are brown and help keep babies safe.
A peacock can open its tail feathers really wide-like a big rainbow fan.
Their feathers look blue and green because they reflect sunlight.
Peacocks live in warm countries like India.
They like forests, farms, and grassy places.
Peacocks can squawk very loudly, loud enough for people far away to hear.
Peacocks eat seeds, bugs, berries, and small plants.
Just like baby chickens are chicks, baby peafowl are called peachicks.
Even though they are big, peacocks can fly up into trees to sleep safely at night.
The circles on the feathers look like little eyes, even though they’re not real eyes.

And next, look at these bird unit study ideas.

P IS FOR PEACOCK CRAFT AND RESOURCE IDEAS

P Book Basket – fill a small basket with books that highlight the letter P or animals:

Pancakes, Pancakes
Pinkalicious
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Press Here
The Popcorn Book
The Pokey Little Puppy

Choosing any book focusing on colors, birds, or feathers would be great to bring a science component to your lesson. For reference, we used The Big Book of Birds as our science resource.

The Feather Experiment: Learning about Wind

Alphabet Matching- Make simple cards, one card with a P, one with a picture of a peacock, and kids match the letter to the picture. Add more pairs as each letter is introduced.

The Letter P Song – Learn the Alphabet

If you have ever had a Leapfrog product, you are likely familiar with this catchy tune…

P says /p/

Every letter makes a sound,

And P says /p/ for peacock!

Finally, look at how to make this fun peacock craft.

P IS FOR PEACOCK CRAFT

You will need:

A clean jar
Colorful tissue paper
Jumbo craft sticks
Craft paint/pens
Scrap of yellow craft felt or foam
Watered-down school glue
Google eyes

Have your child “paint” watered-down school glue all over the outside of a clean jar.

Press tissue paper all the way around, tearing off the excess.

“Paint” another coat of glue on top, making sure to cover all the tissue. If your tissue tears, just add a piece over it.

To create the head and neck of our peacock, we will make a quick papier-mache. Simply soak a wad of tissue paper in the glue mixture, then shape it into a head-and-neck.

Press the glue-covered shape into place on the jar; it should hold it in place. You can put a rubber band or something around it to hold it in place while it dries if you like.

Set aside to dry. While you are waiting, you can begin painting the colorful tail feathers.

Paint jumbo craft sticks in bright, fun colors, dry, then flip and paint the other side. You will want at least 8.

If you wish, you can add glitter or the little “eyes” at the top of the tail with paint markers to give it more detail.

Once everything is dry, it is time to begin assembling. Start by adding googly eyes and a scrap of yellow craft foam or felt for a beak onto the face.

Attach feathers to the back using a strong tacky glue, preferably hot glue, because it holds well and dries quickly. Fan them out to show them off.

Your completed peacock jar can hold a battery-operated tealight, or any treasures you like. I thought it made a fantastic holder for our colored pencils.

Easy and Fun Coin Hunt Sensory Bin For Kindergarten

December 3, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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This coin hunt sensory bin for kindergarten is a learning experience that feels like play. Play learning activities are the ones that your child remembers. Also, look at my page Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum for more ideas.

And a coin hunt sensory bin is fun hands-on, engaging, low-prep, and packed with learning benefits.

This is a simple way to introduce early math and money skills.

Easy and Fun Coin Hunt Sensory Bin For Kindergarten

For example, a coin hunt is an easy way to build skills like sorting by size and color, counting, comparing, and patterns.

In addition, scooping, digging, and picking up coins strengthens fine motor skills.

And because I use split peas it builds sensory exploration with the texture of split peas.

BOOKS TO LEARN ABOUT MONEY

Next, I’ve listed some books to use as a fun read aloud for all your kids.

5 Books About Learning About Money

Teaching about money for young learners is done best by fun picture books. Add some of these to your home library.

The Penny Pot: Level 3, Counting Coins (Mathstart)

The face painting booth at the school fair provides plenty of opportunities to count combinations of coins adding up to fifty

The Coin Counting Book

The Coin Counting Book is the perfect introduction to counting, addition, and identifying American money. From one penny to one-dollar readers will learn the various coins, their mathematical relationships, and how to add them all together once their piggybanks are full. Detailed photos of real money against colorful and bold backgrounds depict each coin along with their value. Rozanne Lanczak Williams’ simple rhyming text makes coin recognition, addition, and skip-counting fun and approachable for readers new to counting and currency.

The Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mama and Papa are worried that Brother and Sister seem to think money grows on trees. To make money of their own, the cubs decide to start their very own businesses, from a lemonade stand to a pet-walking service. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

Alexander grapples with money management in this beloved picture book from Judith Viorst, author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.Last Sunday, Alexander's grandparents gave him a dollar—and he was rich. There were so many things that he could do with all of that money! He could buy as much gum as he wanted, or even a walkie-talkie, if he saved enough. But somehow the money began to disappear...

A Dollar, a Penny, How Much and How Many? (Math Is CATegorical ®)

In this funny look at money, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable explain the basics of bills and coins. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show young readers how to count and combine pennies, nickels, fives, tens, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples take the mystery out of money.

From the author and illustrator duo of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, Math Is CATegorical® introduces basic math concepts for young readers and reveals that sometimes math is easier to show than explain! Pairing clever rhyming verse with comical cartoon cats, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable help children add up just how fun math can be!

Next, look at more math hands-on ideas.

MORE HANDS-ON MATH ACTIVITIES

Additionally, here are more sensory bin ideas.

SENSORY BIN IDEAS

Finally, look at how to make this coin sensory bin.

COIN HUNT SENSORY BIN FOR KINDERGARTEN