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Kids of all ages will love this easy Valentine's Day craft!\u0026nbsp; Using homemade heart stencils your little ones will each make a unique art print.\u0026nbsp; Try this Valentine's process art activity with preschoolers and\/or Kindergartners.\u0026nbsp; This easy craft also\u0026nbsp;sneaks in some learning about symmetry and overlapping, too!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Valentine's Day Craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xB36V5Y_XZ8\/WlP76fkHE1I\/AAAAAAAANwU\/bD6tipXvkmUx-hL0gAbVI3Q5l64Vk_zsACLcBGAs\/s1600\/Valentine%2527s%2BDay%2BProcess%2BArt%2BHeart%2BPrintmaking.jpg\" title=\"Try this Heart Printmaking Activity; a fun and simple process art project for Valentine's Day!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMy two oldest kiddos especially love creating with markers, paint, glue, string.... \u003Ci\u003Ewhatever they can get their hands on!\u003C\/i\u003E And truth\u0026nbsp; be told, with 5 kiddos and 10 hands trying to get into things, I am not as quick to pull out the art stuff anymore, but this\u003Cb\u003E easy\u003C\/b\u003E Valentine's Day Craft is fun for all involved!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis Valentine's Day craft was inspired by a printmaking project we saw in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/03\/fun-homeschool-art-curriculum.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHome Art Studio DVD's\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp; We switched it up to make a festive pink and purple heart craft instead!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEnjoy making your own easy Valentine's Day craft using homemade heart stencils.\u0026nbsp; It's a fun process art activity for the holiday.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEasy Valentine's Day Craft\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ewhite paper\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Escissors\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Epencil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Etwo colors of \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B00004UBH2\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"48b56cbbd5a727a2795f69c997f6dd5c\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"paint\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crayola-Washable-Kids-Paint-count\/dp\/B00004UBH2\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=48b56cbbd5a727a2795f69c997f6dd5c\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_439421\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epaint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_439421\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=48b56cbbd5a727a2795f69c997f6dd5c\u0026amp;_cb=1515625046265\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B000KKKOGK\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"6f5058dc3d75e362f6d1d2869bd06dbf\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"sponges\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ocelo-Utility-Kitchen-Sponge-Sponges\/dp\/B000KKKOGK\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=6f5058dc3d75e362f6d1d2869bd06dbf\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_7217806\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esponges\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_7217806\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=6f5058dc3d75e362f6d1d2869bd06dbf\u0026amp;_cb=1515625058113\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHow to Make Heart Stencils for Easy Valentine's Day Craft:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBegin with a quick little lesson on symmetry.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFold a piece of paper in half and along the folded side, draw half a heart.\u0026nbsp; Cut along the line.\u0026nbsp; When finished, open of the piece of paper and show your child the shape; it's a whole heart!\u0026nbsp; If interested, practice making other shapes with your child.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWith the piece of paper that you cut a heart\u0026nbsp;from, trim it up a bit because you will use that heart, too.\u0026nbsp; I don't know the \"artsy\" terminology, but you now have two hearts; one \"filled\" in and a heart template.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EIsn't this called something like positive and negative?!?\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuo7_7V2pwg\/WlP71b_gwCI\/AAAAAAAANwM\/xhDLLldmLN8qqJ2zM615sd3KOM3gVLP1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/heart%2Bprintmaking%2Bcut%2Bouts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to make easy valentine's day art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tuo7_7V2pwg\/WlP71b_gwCI\/AAAAAAAANwM\/xhDLLldmLN8qqJ2zM615sd3KOM3gVLP1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/heart%2Bprintmaking%2Bcut%2Bouts.jpg\" title=\"Heart Printmaking Activity\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDesignate a paint color for each heart.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMy 6 year old chose to use pink and red; pink was used around the heart shape and red was used to fill in the heart template.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEasy Valentine's Day Craft Using Heart Stencils\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EChoose one of the hearts to work with and place it somewhere on another sheet of paper.\u0026nbsp; Dab the sponge into the paint and sponge either the inside of the heart template or the around the edges of the heart shape.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUlirKNMqtA\/WlP76yEbUpI\/AAAAAAAANwY\/hwZpm41SHVs2e4QxwX5U6ATtuuctbtgxwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/printmaking%2Bsponge%2Bpainted%2Bheart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"heart stencils for easy valentine's day art\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xUlirKNMqtA\/WlP76yEbUpI\/AAAAAAAANwY\/hwZpm41SHVs2e4QxwX5U6ATtuuctbtgxwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/printmaking%2Bsponge%2Bpainted%2Bheart.jpg\" title=\"Sponge Painting Heart Art\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EContinue creating heart shapes by either sponging paint around the heart or inside the heart template.\u0026nbsp; Make sure not to leave any white spots when sponge painting either heart.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAlso, introduce the concept of \"over-lapping\" by having the hearts over-lap each other all over the page.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gPWh2lVuRMU\/WlP73i_Tq2I\/AAAAAAAANwQ\/faHhEnaHd80CjrLDHSU7OLeRX3X9l3NswCLcBGAs\/s1600\/heart%2Bart%2Bprintmaking%2Bactivity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"heart stencils\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"800\" data-original-width=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gPWh2lVuRMU\/WlP73i_Tq2I\/AAAAAAAANwQ\/faHhEnaHd80CjrLDHSU7OLeRX3X9l3NswCLcBGAs\/s1600\/heart%2Bart%2Bprintmaking%2Bactivity.jpg\" title=\"Heart Process Art Activity\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EContinue until your child is satisfied with their latest Valentine's Day craft!\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E I love\u003C\/b\u003E that there is no right or wrong way to do this Valentine's Day craft AND it introduced the idea of symmetry and overlapping to my 6 year old.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EShe was thrilled with the way it turned out!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IuwTPDxCnS0\/WlP79drgH2I\/AAAAAAAANwc\/h8HneWwcr5UQSK4J0Iuiy2kiypsArsb1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/heart%2Bprintmaking%2Bprocess%2Bart.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Valentine's Day Craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IuwTPDxCnS0\/WlP79drgH2I\/AAAAAAAANwc\/h8HneWwcr5UQSK4J0Iuiy2kiypsArsb1ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/heart%2Bprintmaking%2Bprocess%2Bart.jpg\" title=\"Valentine's Day Process Art\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt turned out to be a fun and easy Valentine's Day craft!\u0026nbsp; It didn't take long to create, but gave my art loving daughter a chance to create and play with art supplies!\u0026nbsp; \u0026lt;---- That is a sure way to her heart!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf making yet another Valentine's Day craft isn't your jam, try this stencil craft with other shapes!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYour child may enjoy this easy Valentine's Craft so much, you may end up with several prints; if so, turn these pretty heart prints into cards for friends \u0026amp; family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-twrpVPzteH0\/WlP8AOM1ZTI\/AAAAAAAANwg\/M_RvQngnVSEHlgrGh4s5yR_6XUgInVQXQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Valentine%2527s%2BDay%2BProcess%2BArt%2BProject.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Valentine's Day Craft\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"500\" data-original-width=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-twrpVPzteH0\/WlP8AOM1ZTI\/AAAAAAAANwg\/M_RvQngnVSEHlgrGh4s5yR_6XUgInVQXQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Valentine%2527s%2BDay%2BProcess%2BArt%2BProject.jpg\" title=\"Sponge Painting Heart Process Art Activity for Valentine's Day! Simple and fun!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EMore Easy Valentine's Day Craft Activities:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/01\/salt-dough-valentines-chocolates-for.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESalt Dough Hearts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/02\/foam-heart-sticker-mosaic-fine-motor.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EValentine's Day Sticker Mosaic\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/01\/yarn-wrapped-hearts-mobile-valentines.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYarn Wrapped \u003Ci\u003EThe Day It Rained Hearts \u003C\/i\u003EMobile\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/01\/heart-preschool-crafts-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E25+ Preschool Heart Crafts \u0026amp; Activities\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/02\/stuffed-paper-bag-hearts-fine-motor-skills-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaper Bag Heart Lacing Activity\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/02\/love-fill-in-blank-valentines-printable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EI Love You Because\u003C\/i\u003E Coloring \u0026amp; Writing Prompt\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/h4\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/9049619743644578823"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/9049619743644578823"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2018\/01\/heart-stencils-valentines-day-craft.html","title":"Easy Valentine's Day Heart Stencil Craft"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xB36V5Y_XZ8\/WlP76fkHE1I\/AAAAAAAANwU\/bD6tipXvkmUx-hL0gAbVI3Q5l64Vk_zsACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Valentine%2527s%2BDay%2BProcess%2BArt%2BHeart%2BPrintmaking.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-5292941297843899183"},"published":{"$t":"2017-10-13T12:50:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-10-13T12:50:41.454-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"2nd Grade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"3rd Grade"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Educational DIY Activities"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elementary"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Math"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"How to Teach Multiplication using Arrays"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWorking with \u003Cb\u003Earrays\u003C\/b\u003E is a way to help visual learners understand \u003Cb\u003Emultiplication\u003C\/b\u003E. \u0026nbsp;An array is simply an arrangement of objects in rows and columns, so they are very useful with this math skill. \u0026nbsp;We build on the knowledge that 3+3+3 is the same as \"3 groups of 3\" is also the same as 3x3.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETry this festive \u003Cb\u003EPumpkin Patch Array\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;to help your visual learners understand multiplication.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6wp-qLD7beE\/VgxG3r-4vXI\/AAAAAAAAJ_8\/lvjC5zuf6uQ\/s1600\/multiplication-array-pumpkins.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"multiplication array\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6wp-qLD7beE\/VgxG3r-4vXI\/AAAAAAAAJ_8\/lvjC5zuf6uQ\/s1600\/multiplication-array-pumpkins.jpg\" title=\"Hands-on Math Activitiy exploring multiplication by using arrays.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith a \u003Cb\u003Evisual representation of rows and columns\u003C\/b\u003E, your child will begin to understand how to use an array to multiply {read more about arrays \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduplace.com\/math\/mw\/background\/3\/05\/te_3_05_overview.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E}. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow to Teach Multiplication\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing an egg carton and glass pumpkin gems, we practiced multiplication facts by building several seasonal \u003Cb\u003Epumpkin patch arrays\u003C\/b\u003E. \u0026nbsp;However, you can build an array with many other types of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/05\/math-made-fun-manipulatives.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emanipulatives\u003C\/a\u003E, too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESimply build several rows and columns using the glass pumpkin gems. \u0026nbsp;Begin by having your child create his\/her own and\/or have your child build arrays using numbers you call out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the image below, I have \u003Cb\u003E3 rows of 3\u003C\/b\u003E, which when written as a multiplication sentence is 3x3.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oCLlDx8InZ0\/VgxG5uNaEII\/AAAAAAAAKAE\/91fLyFE9MHg\/s1600\/multiplication-array.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"How to Teach Multiplication \" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oCLlDx8InZ0\/VgxG5uNaEII\/AAAAAAAAKAE\/91fLyFE9MHg\/s1600\/multiplication-array.jpg\" title=\"How to Teach Multiplication Using Arrays\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6 rows of 4\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eis the same as 6 x 4, which equals 24.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sJp9XJHyBPU\/VgxU8irwckI\/AAAAAAAAKAU\/E67-jnAFDLg\/s1600\/visual-multiplication-array.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sJp9XJHyBPU\/VgxU8irwckI\/AAAAAAAAKAU\/E67-jnAFDLg\/s640\/visual-multiplication-array.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAn array is a wonderful way to explore multiplication!\u0026nbsp; Great for hands-on, visual learners!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EMore Early Elementary Pumpkin Themed Learning Activities:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lifeovercs.com\/free-printable-pumpkin-shape-matching-game\"\u003EFree Pumpkin Shape Matching Game\u003C\/a\u003E by Life Over C’s\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sugaraunts.com\/2015\/10\/noun-and-predicate-pumpkin-activity.html\"\u003ESecond Grade Noun and Predicate Pumpkin Activity\u003C\/a\u003E by Sugar Aunts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stillplayingschool.com\/2015\/10\/fall-writing-prompt-pumpkins-kids.html\"\u003EHow to Carve a Pumpkin Writing Prompts\u003C\/a\u003E by Still Playing School\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thrivingstem.com\/2015\/10\/second-grade-pumpkin-engineering.html\"\u003EHow to Set Up a Pumpkin Engineering Task Your Second Graders Will Love\u003C\/a\u003E by Thriving STEM\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rainydaymum.co.uk\/pumpkin-seed-place-value-subtraction-math-facts\"\u003EPumpkin Seed Place Value - Subtraction Math Fact\u003C\/a\u003E by Rainy Day Mum\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShapes on a Pumpkin by Preschool Powol Packets\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPumpkin Math Fact Pick and Solve Sticks by Creative Family Fun\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\"\u003EMore ways to practice multiplication, check some other activities we have shared:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2014\/04\/early-multiplication-grouping-with-legos.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SWurhyzXJS8\/VgxXJr6uY4I\/AAAAAAAAKAg\/H3iw6TAvuU8\/s200\/Multiplication%2Bwith%2BLegos.JPG\" width=\"134\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/06\/multiplication-bingo-game.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_qZFmCQHzco\/VgxXMsX-h8I\/AAAAAAAAKAo\/EQ7FXDvYgFE\/s200\/multiplication%2Bbingo%2BCollage.jpg\" width=\"118\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/02\/snowball-multiplication.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZDK6T4UytqQ\/VgxXPoGdA6I\/AAAAAAAAKAw\/dg9xodvc8jc\/s200\/snowball%2Bmultiplication.jpg\" width=\"129\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5292941297843899183"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/5292941297843899183"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/10\/visual-multiplication-pumpkin-patch-array.html","title":"How to Teach Multiplication using Arrays"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6wp-qLD7beE\/VgxG3r-4vXI\/AAAAAAAAJ_8\/lvjC5zuf6uQ\/s72-c\/multiplication-array-pumpkins.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-2367848568051016016"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-27T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-10T14:20:06.269-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elementary"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Math"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Purposeful Play"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Reviews"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Play and Learn with Geometiles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'm a big big fan of educational \"toys.\" \u0026nbsp;Building blocks, puzzles, manipulatives are my \"eye candy.\" \u0026nbsp;Ha! \u0026nbsp;Seriously, I would just load them all up in my cart and take them all home with me if I could!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'll find \u003Ci\u003Esomewhere\u003C\/i\u003E to stash the new \"toy\" in my craft\/ school closet ... \u0026nbsp;or the \"toy\" cabinet upstairs in the kitchen! \u0026nbsp;I like having puzzles, toys, games easily accessible, ya know... : ) \u0026nbsp;And when my kiddos are having fun putting their little hands and minds to work without really realizing it is also working on a math or literacy concept... it's a win-win!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThus it shouldn't be any surprise that I gladly accepted to work with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geometiles.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGeometiles\u003C\/a\u003E-- a super neat product that \"\u003Ci\u003Emakes exploring math accessible to everyone.\"\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Ou6m8wIEiE\/WMs9amvUSpI\/AAAAAAAANMg\/bHFqd0KuvVo41_dMRUi9RnjO5CoySKGVQCLcB\/s1600\/geometiles-review-play-and-learn-math.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"geometiles product review\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Ou6m8wIEiE\/WMs9amvUSpI\/AAAAAAAANMg\/bHFqd0KuvVo41_dMRUi9RnjO5CoySKGVQCLcB\/s1600\/geometiles-review-play-and-learn-math.jpg\" title=\"Explore various math concepts with Geometiles.  We loved using them to work on fractions and free-play, too.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIn exchange for an unbiased product review, we received a full 96-piece Geometile kit and access to their resource library which includes lesson plans and activities. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EGeometiles Building Blocks Review\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geometiles.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGeometiles \u003C\/a\u003Eis a versatile set of interlocking-tiles-- so think of \u003Ca amzn-ps-bm-asin=\"B000CBSNRY\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" data-amzn-link-id=\"2c12f840acccddb73fc43961ea8c05d9\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Magnatiles\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Magna-Tiles-Clear-Colors-100-Piece\/dp\/B000CBSNRY\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;linkId=2c12f840acccddb73fc43961ea8c05d9\u0026amp;linkCode=ktl\" id=\"amznPsBmLink_2000209\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMagna-Tiles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"0\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2000209\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk\u0026amp;t=schotimesni08-20\u0026amp;bm-id=default\u0026amp;l=ktl\u0026amp;linkId=2c12f840acccddb73fc43961ea8c05d9\u0026amp;_cb=1490567619138\" style=\"border: none !important; height: 0px !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" width=\"0\" \/\u003E (which we love, love, love) but designed to support math exploration. \u0026nbsp;Great for geometry, fractions, etc! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESo fun to use for hands-on learners!!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFbphUWyJxE\/WMs9cPPwZiI\/AAAAAAAANMk\/cOf-aHqhhkYNkY7DQWBGk5JKmqxira1XgCLcB\/s1600\/geometiles-review-fun-STEM-toy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"best building blocks for kids - geometiles review\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pFbphUWyJxE\/WMs9cPPwZiI\/AAAAAAAANMk\/cOf-aHqhhkYNkY7DQWBGk5JKmqxira1XgCLcB\/s1600\/geometiles-review-fun-STEM-toy.jpg\" title=\"Explore various math concepts with Geometiles.  We loved using them to work on fractions and free-play, too.\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geometiles.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGeometiles \u003C\/a\u003Ewas created to be used with first graders to adults, thus I believe that is why the box says for \"ages 6-106,\" however, my 4 year old has loved creating all kids of shapes with them. \u0026nbsp;A great way to introduce math concepts to little ones... and the interlocking tiles also work on fine motor skills!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KhOfBm6dr7o\/WMs9nM3wTUI\/AAAAAAAANM0\/f8TTXDaXxEgptar3smUumIWehoERRfB-ACLcB\/s1600\/geometiles-STEM-building-toy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"best building blocks for kids - geometiles review\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KhOfBm6dr7o\/WMs9nM3wTUI\/AAAAAAAANM0\/f8TTXDaXxEgptar3smUumIWehoERRfB-ACLcB\/s1600\/geometiles-STEM-building-toy.jpg\" title=\"Geometiles Review\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo while my 4 year old had a fun time exploring the tiles through PLAY, I had my two older kiddos explore the tiles to LEARN.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m8yR625nKQ8\/WMs9hHacyRI\/AAAAAAAANMo\/O5xQFsv40vQ_CvKmSjTurIe9JaLDMrnCwCLcB\/s1600\/hands-on-fractions-geometiles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"best building blocks for kids - geometiles review\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-m8yR625nKQ8\/WMs9hHacyRI\/AAAAAAAANMo\/O5xQFsv40vQ_CvKmSjTurIe9JaLDMrnCwCLcB\/s1600\/hands-on-fractions-geometiles.jpg\" title=\"Learn Fractions with Geometiles\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile browsing through the various activities and lesson plans in their Resource Center, I came upon some worksheets working on fractions. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI think for most, math needs to be a pretty hands-on experience using games and manipulatives to \u003Ci\u003Esee\u003C\/i\u003E a concept in action; and I think that definitely goes for fractions.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe've created some \u003Cb\u003Efun hands-on printables and activities\u003C\/b\u003E to reinforce learning fractions like:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/01\/fractions-bingo-game.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFractions BINGO Printable Gameboards\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/03\/fractions-dice-game-printable.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERoll and Fill Fractions Printable\u003C\/a\u003E (perfect Spring theme!)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/2017\/01\/winter-steam-for-kids-fraction.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFraction Snowflakes\u003C\/a\u003E- fun STEAM activity!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/2016\/03\/easter-egg-fractions-game.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEaster Eggs Fractions Game\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe also \u003Cb\u003Elove to use books \u003C\/b\u003Eto learn about concepts and these are some cute reads making fractions fun! \u0026nbsp;{books contain affiliate links}\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2n6JldH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIf You Were a Fraction\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nl1xSM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGive Me Half\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nlmhtD\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFull House: An Invitation to Fractions\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nlfOPf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA Fraction's Goal: Parts to a Whole\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nUVYwN\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFractions in Disguise\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAnd \u003Cb\u003Eusing Geometiles was another great way to reinforce the concept\u003C\/b\u003E!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7mJOcn-xN1E\/WMs9i1vuObI\/AAAAAAAANMs\/CWd62RSLXEYHMZiUDn2Q08TLD18xDE_0wCLcB\/s1600\/fun-fractions-activity-geometiles-review.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"best building blocks for kids - geometiles review\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7mJOcn-xN1E\/WMs9i1vuObI\/AAAAAAAANMs\/CWd62RSLXEYHMZiUDn2Q08TLD18xDE_0wCLcB\/s1600\/fun-fractions-activity-geometiles-review.jpg\" title=\"best building blocks for kids - geometiles review\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI printed off several of their fractions worksheets, and thankfully answers were also provided within the worksheets, because we got stuck on a few! \u0026nbsp;They were quite the \"brain teasers!\"\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe worksheets provided a variety of tasks such as \u003Ci\u003Efill in the shape with tiles so that half of it is yellow and half of it is orange. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uKPMnsp9Czo\/WMs9lcPwIMI\/AAAAAAAANMw\/ClpDWJycVoAfrTEtiKnMe7VbKk44AgCogCLcB\/s1600\/learning-fractions-with-geometiles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"best building blocks for kids - geometiles review\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uKPMnsp9Czo\/WMs9lcPwIMI\/AAAAAAAANMw\/ClpDWJycVoAfrTEtiKnMe7VbKk44AgCogCLcB\/s1600\/learning-fractions-with-geometiles.jpg\" title=\"Learn and Play with Geometiles\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe used several of the colorful tiles to build 2 dimensional shapes and learn about fractions! \u0026nbsp;Such a great way to learn and play together!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geometiles.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epurchase sets\u003C\/a\u003E of Geometiles from their Shop; they sell several Mini Sets of 32 pieces, a Full Set of 96 pieces, and a Jumbo Set of 512 pieces. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy kiddos have loved learning, building, and exploring with these unique math inspired blocks, check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/geometiles.com\/about\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGeometiles\u003C\/a\u003E website for more info! \u0026nbsp;Or check out these links to learn more!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeometiles Video:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3D_p0GwaFMUgU%26list%3DPL-7N3VR1Lxxo60OjEYawNrfzQ-tGDp5vU\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1490736614140000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFMPVeb2UxWUOuoCw3_xglcFiN49w\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_p0GwaFMUgU\u0026amp;list=PL-7N3VR1Lxxo60OjEYawNrfzQ-tGDp5vU\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003E\/watch?v=_p0GwaFMUgU\u0026amp;list=PL-7\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003EN3VR1Lxxo60OjEYawNrfzQ-tGDp5vU\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERaising Lifelong Learners:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.raisinglifelonglearners.com\/learning-with-geometiles\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1490736614140000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHU4f9BRoMTUXE9Jl7KU5--CyXRbw\" href=\"http:\/\/www.raisinglifelonglearners.com\/learning-with-geometiles\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.raisingli\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003Efelonglearners.com\/learning-wi\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003Eth-geometiles\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMath Geek Mama:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/mathgeekmama.com\/unique-tangram-game-kids\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1490736614140000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFdGI__pzd0Eat-pfhQIyaUVr5iCA\" href=\"http:\/\/mathgeekmama.com\/unique-tangram-game-kids\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/mathgeekmama.com\/\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003Eunique-tangram-game-kids\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EToy Insider:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.thetoyinsider.com\/geometiles-review\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1490736614140000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGR8CrgfpjsgX9iAq7iJzSS1NeOZQ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thetoyinsider.com\/geometiles-review\/\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.thetoyinsi\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003Eder.com\/geometiles-\u003Cspan class=\"m_-1622530172978010382gmail-m_-5217266436656693939gmail-il\"\u003Ereview\u003C\/span\u003E\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeometiles YouTube: \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DCMG7L7qdGDo\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1490736614140000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNH5bDRHaxfywuEbwSmnyBzuegKMmw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CMG7L7qdGDo\" style=\"color: #1155cc;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch\u003Cwbr\u003E\u003C\/wbr\u003E?v=CMG7L7qdGDo\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/2367848568051016016"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/2367848568051016016"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/03\/play-and-learn-geometiles-building-blocks-review.html","title":"Play and Learn with Geometiles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6Ou6m8wIEiE\/WMs9amvUSpI\/AAAAAAAANMg\/bHFqd0KuvVo41_dMRUi9RnjO5CoySKGVQCLcB\/s72-c\/geometiles-review-play-and-learn-math.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-663205311421240622"},"published":{"$t":"2017-03-13T07:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-07-13T00:37:12.542-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elementary"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kid Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Language Arts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Simile Mobile Craftivity"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"In Big brother's Language Arts curriculum, he recently learned about similes in a Poetry Unit. \u0026nbsp;Along with reading through different poems, the book suggested making a Simile Mobile... and that is just what we did!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003Epost contains affiliate links.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvdwwng_lTs\/WI0_wfBT4xI\/AAAAAAAANHI\/Ud2Ctscr4Xoq1jM1qNNGwfYt-SZqSzcZQCLcB\/s1600\/fun%2Bsimile%2Blesson%2Bidea%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bmobile.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"fun simile lesson idea: make a mobile\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvdwwng_lTs\/WI0_wfBT4xI\/AAAAAAAANHI\/Ud2Ctscr4Xoq1jM1qNNGwfYt-SZqSzcZQCLcB\/s1600\/fun%2Bsimile%2Blesson%2Bidea%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bmobile.jpg\" title=\"Learning about Similes?  Make a mobile!  Cute craftivity that kids can do to show what they know!\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis simple simile craft can be used with a great many objects, but is a fun activity that will get your child thinking and writing creatively!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESupplies:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConstruction Paper\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMarkers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYarn\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETape\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScissors\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ESimile Learning Activity\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter introducing similes and how they contain the words \u003Ci\u003Elike\u003C\/i\u003E or \u003Ci\u003Eas \u003C\/i\u003Ewhen making comparisons, begin brainstorming different objects that can be used in this simple craft--\u003Ci\u003E a dog, fish, rainbow, house, etc..\u003C\/i\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext, write out your sentences comparing your object to something else on small pieces of paper.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBig Brother chose a fish, so his sentences were, The fish is....\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;as slimy as....\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;as big as...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;as wet as...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIf you choose to use a car, you could finish these similes:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe car is as colorful as...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe car is as clean as...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe car is as fast as....\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOnce the writing portion is complete, have child draw out the object on a piece of paper. \u0026nbsp;Have the child color the picture and cut it out.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENext, cut three pieces of yarn-- one for each sentence. \u0026nbsp;Tape one end of the yarn to the back of your object. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAttach the completed similes to the other end of the yarn with tape.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBig brother adored this fun simile craftivity! \u0026nbsp;I think you should try it out, too!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMore Language Arts Learning Activities:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Ccenter style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/12\/post-it-note-noun-hunt.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPost It Notes Noun Hunt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/08\/create-adjective-wheel-apple-theme.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInteractive Adjective Wheel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2015\/08\/superhero-contractions-memory-game.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESuperhero Memory Game: Contractions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/663205311421240622"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/663205311421240622"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/03\/fun-simile-lesson-make-mobile-craft.html","title":"Simile Mobile Craftivity"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvdwwng_lTs\/WI0_wfBT4xI\/AAAAAAAANHI\/Ud2Ctscr4Xoq1jM1qNNGwfYt-SZqSzcZQCLcB\/s72-c\/fun%2Bsimile%2Blesson%2Bidea%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bmobile.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879455903794404408.post-3811839100569445510"},"published":{"$t":"2017-02-13T12:00:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-07-13T00:51:20.881-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"123Homeschool4Me Contributor Post"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Educational DIY Activities"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elementary"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fine Motor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Hands-on Activity"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kindergarten"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Literacy"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Syllable Punch Cards Literacy Activity"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESyllables can be a tricky concept to teach. \u0026nbsp;I think this is one concept that is better understood through hands-on practice and exposure. When introducing syllables, I teach my children to listen for sound \"chunks\" within a word. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce the concept has been introduced, help your child learn to recognize syllables with this hands-on syllable counting activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QGncQ4Gw0Eo\/WIGMs2938SI\/AAAAAAAAND8\/laGuYLlsvusi40SfVEQBMmo2dIDQT6f4QCLcB\/s1600\/how-to-count-syllables-punch-cards.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"how to teach syllable counting to kids\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QGncQ4Gw0Eo\/WIGMs2938SI\/AAAAAAAAND8\/laGuYLlsvusi40SfVEQBMmo2dIDQT6f4QCLcB\/s1600\/how-to-count-syllables-punch-cards.jpg\" title=\"Reinforce an important reading and spelling skill with these Syllable Counting Punch Cards\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEvery word have one or more \"chunks;\" sometimes hearing and breaking the word up into syllables is easy, but for finding the rhythm in other words, you may need to resort to clapping and\/or putting your hand under your chin and counting how many times your mouth drops down {opens}.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELearning how to count syllables will help your child improve his\/her reading and spelling skills. \u0026nbsp;It is a fun activity that will also sneak in strengthening those fine motor skills!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHands-on Reading Activity for Kids\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo reinforce the teaching of syllables, I made these DIY syllable punch cards using a few materials from our craft\/ school room closet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EHead on over to 123Homeschool4Me to read more about these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.123homeschool4me.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESyllable Punch Cards\u003C\/a\u003E!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIf your child is s\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003Etruggling to understand syllables\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E, here are a couple more ways to practice:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2016\/05\/muffin-tin-syllables-learning-games-kids.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMuffin Tin Syllables\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2013\/07\/bang-snaps-syllable-style.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESyllable Chunking with 4th of July Poppers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/3811839100569445510"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4879455903794404408\/posts\/default\/3811839100569445510"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.schooltimesnippets.com\/2017\/02\/counting-syllables-punch-cards-activity.html","title":"Syllable Punch Cards Literacy Activity"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Kristina"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/10981556809008823987"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kDLCmXZF6lA\/UuM9FSj4YBI\/AAAAAAAAF_w\/3t1i95_Cfhk\/s1600\/*"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-QGncQ4Gw0Eo\/WIGMs2938SI\/AAAAAAAAND8\/laGuYLlsvusi40SfVEQBMmo2dIDQT6f4QCLcB\/s72-c\/how-to-count-syllables-punch-cards.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});