February-cember: What to Do the Rest of the Winter

I've coined this new term for the month of February because for a short month, it has felt SO long and so busy, much like December. The days have been cold, every week has had a special event of some kind- Olympics, Valentine's Day, Super Bowl, President's Day and suddenly it's almost March. So all this to say, winter can be tricky when it comes to having young children. Luckily, we have some great indoor activities that will keep your child engaged, learning and having fun during the remainder of these cold winter days.

You can check these and more out on our "seasonal activities" page.

• Snowman Bowling: Set up cups (paper or foam work best). Draw a snowman face on each cup and stack. Use any ball you have as a bowling ball. Help your child count how many they knocked down for beginners. Or, extend it and create a subtraction sentence together. 10-3=7 left.

• Indoor Snow: Mix equal parts foam shaving cream and baking soda in a sensory bin or bowl to make your own snow inside!

• Real Snow: This winter we brought a bowl of snow inside and used it as a sensory project. Get some spoons, food coloring or sprinkles to make it fun!

• Letter Snowball Fight: Write different letters or sight words on pieces of paper and then have a snowball fight! Each snowball that your child picks up is read aloud and then put back in the bin for the next round. 

We also have a collection of non-seasonal printables, winter printables and play dough mats that are easy to just print and go! Pro tip: laminate them or put in a sheet protector to make them last longer.

Winter feels long, but we can make it fun with LOW PREP learning that keeps kiddos busy and saves you time and money. Stay tuned for more activities coming up soon and check out our monthly favorite books.

10 Fun Dinosaur Activities for Your Preschooler (Plus Free Printable!)

Dinosaurs are a favorite theme for many preschoolers! If you’re looking for fun, screen-free dinosaur activities that also help your child learn early math, literacy and fine motor skills, you’re in the right place.

In this post, I’m sharing simple dinosaur learning activities you can use at home, plus a free printable worksheet from my Preschool Dinosaur Learning Bundle.

🦕 10 Fun Dinosaur Activities for Preschoolers

Dinosaurs are a favorite theme for many preschoolers—especially toddlers who love big, roaring creatures and anything prehistoric. If you’re looking for fun, screen-free dinosaur activities that also help your child learn early math and fine motor skills, you’re in the right place.

In this post, I’m sharing simple dinosaur learning activities you can use at home, plus a free printable worksheet from my Preschool Dinosaur Learning Bundle.

🧩 1. Dinosaur Number Bump Game

Number Bump games are a fun way for preschoolers to practice number recognition and counting. Children roll a die, find the matching number, and cover it with a marker or small toy.

This activity builds:

• Number recognition

• Counting skills

• Turn-taking and social skills

🧩 2. Dinosaur Number Matching Game

Number matching helps children connect numerals to quantities. Have your child match dinosaur cards with the correct number or dot card.

This activity supports:

• Early math skills

• One-to-one correspondence

• Visual matching

🎲 3. Roll and Write Dinosaur Boards

Roll and Write boards are perfect for preschoolers who love games. Roll a die and write the number in the matching space.

This helps with:

• Number writing

• Handwriting practice

• Fine motor control

🎨 4. Dinosaur Color by Number

Color-by-number pages are a calming way to reinforce number recognition while strengthening fine motor skills.

🦖 5. Big and Small Dinosaur Sorting

Sorting dinosaurs by size helps children understand early math concepts like big, small, and comparison.

Try using toy dinosaurs or printable cards to sort by size.

🧩 6. Dinosaur Number Sequencing Puzzles

Sequencing puzzles help preschoolers learn number order. Have your child put the dinosaur puzzle pieces in the correct order from 1–10. Glue down on paper or save in a baggie and reuse again and again!

✏️ 7. Dinosaur Tracing Practice

Tracing lines and shapes builds pre-writing skills and strengthens hand muscles needed for writing.

✂️ 8. Dinosaur Cutting Practice

Cutting practice is one of the best fine motor activities for preschoolers. Always supervise and use child-safe scissors.

You can find all of these activities in our Dinosaur Beginner Learning Bundle. Want to try it first?

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If your child loves dinosaurs, you’ll love the full Preschool Dinosaur Learning Bundle. It includes fun, no-prep activities to help preschoolers practice early math and fine motor skills.

Inside the bundle you’ll find:

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• Number Matching game

• Roll and Write boards

• Color by Number page

• Big and Small sorting mat

• Number sequencing puzzles

• Tracing practice

• Cutting practice

  
  

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• Homeschool preschool

• Quiet time learning

• Screen-free activities

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Maximizing Holiday Fun: Quick Learning Activities for Preschoolers Amidst the Chaos

The holiday season brings excitement and joy, but it also means a whirlwind of activities, family gatherings, and travel plans. With everything on the schedule this month, it's hard to figure out what learning activities to do. Luckily, the holidays offer unique chances to blend holiday festivities and learning in ways that fit naturally into the chaos.

Use Everyday Moments as Learning Opportunities

The holidays are full of moments that naturally invite learning. Instead of setting aside long blocks of time, look for chances to sneak in quick activities during daily routines.

• Cooking Together : This is one that we've been over a lot. But with a new little twist. It's cookie season. No matter what holidays you celebrate, cookies are always in season this time of year! It can be fun to get creative and talk about different shapes of cookie cutters, and rolling out the dough is great for strengthening little hands. No extras needed here!

• Scavenger Hunts (Literally Anywhere): Grocery shopping, driving in the car, at a restaurant, you name it. Guaranteed your little learner will get bored waiting for something at some point, so use that to your advantage! Hunt for colors, letters, shapes, familiar logos (hey environmental print).

• Decorating and Wrapping: Sorting ornaments by size or color sharpens categorization skills. Counting decorations as you hang them reinforces numbers. Practice cutting skills with scraps of wrapping paper or ribbon. Use what you have, especially when you're busy!

Use Technology Wisely

Screen time can be meaningful on those long trips or when you have a very long to do list and need some time!

• If you want to use screen time, it's better to know what your child is working on. There are tons of learning apps for this age group as well as websites that they can play on. Just make sure any child blocks are on as needed.

• While teaching we loved using websites I could trust like PBS Kids and ABCYA.

• There are also books that they can listen to and interactive online books. Just make sure to do your due diligence before handing over that device :)

• I've used Storyline Online which was great and has appropriate books labeled by age. I'm sure there are more as well. I'll save that list for another post!

Keep Materials Ready and Accessible

Having supplies on hand makes it easier to jump into quick activities.

• Stock up on crayons, paper, glue sticks, and scissors.

• Keep a small box of holiday-themed stickers or stamps.

• Prepare simple puzzles or matching games related to the season.

• You can even buy little kits at your local craft or dollar store to keep kids busy and practicing skills at the same time.

Manage Expectations and Celebrate Small Wins

The holidays are not the time for strict schedules or long lessons. Focus on small, enjoyable activities that fit into your day. Don't stress about fitting learning into every activity. Kids are learning while they're playing, exploring new places, and spending time with family. So PLEASE remember to enjoy this season and let learning happen in less structured ways this month.