If you've been reading my blog for a bit now you may know that I'm a pretty big soccer fan. Although I never played, my three children played soccer ever since they were 4. I even coached for several years. I loved every minute of it! My youngest daughter, Lizzie, … [Read more...]
Soccer Themed Activities! It’s World Cup Time!
Soccer is my sport! I love, love, love soccer. My oldest child was five when we enrolled him in our city recreational league. Our family has been hooked ever since. You know how organizations are always short on volunteers? Well, the soccer league was short on coaches. … [Read more...]
Even More Basketball Themed Activities!
One of the best little tricks-of-the-trade is to capitalize on a student's interest to keep them engaged in learning the basic skills needed for fluent reading. Your sports-minded students, particularly your little basketball shooters, may enjoy the "Swish!" activities for … [Read more...]
Basketball Themed Activities!
Yeah! It's nearing the end of March and that means MARCH MADNESS! I LOVE watching college basketball! Although I haven't completed my brackets I'm sure Michigan State University is going to take it all this year. GO STATE! Just for our little basketball fans I created two … [Read more...]
Fun Football Themed Activities!
The Superbowl is coming up this weekend! Although my favorite team isn't playing in the big event, my second favorite team will be taking the field. I have to admit I'm a pretty big Peyton Manning fan so I'll be cheering for the Broncos! To celebrate the Superbowl festivities … [Read more...]
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Are you ready for some football? I absolutely love football! From our friday night high school games, to traveling to Michigan State University to watch the Spartans to weekend pro games. Love it all! Your little football fans just might get a kick out these … [Read more...]
Sight Word Games for our Little Baseball Fans
Oh...it's summertime! It's pretty important to keep our little ones engaged and there's no better way to do that than to use games and activities. Here's a fun little baseball-themed activity for practicing the Dolch 220 sight words. I love this game because it's fast-paced … [Read more...]
It’s a Soccer Shoot Out!
Soccer is my sport! I love, love, love soccer. My oldest child was five when we enrolled him in our city recreational league. Our family has been hooked ever since. You know how organizations are always short on volunteers? Well, the soccer league was short on coaches. … [Read more...]
Vowel Teams Baseball Freebie!
I'm really having fun creating sports-themed activities. It's kind of funny that I haven't yet created a single activity for my all-time favorite sport, tennis, and only one for my second all-time favorite sport- soccer. I'm trying to keep with the sports season and it seems … [Read more...]