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Simple Learning Games and Aids for Remote Learning

Remote Learning is hard, especially as we don’t have all the resources and learning aids that they are used to having in their classrooms at school. So I have pulled together some simple learning games and aids for remote learning that might help you and your kids whilst supporting them at home in their education.

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Measuring and Estimating with Ribbons | Fun Kids Learning Activity

This fab measuring and estimating with ribbons activity is brought to you by Sara-Jayne from Keep Up with the Jones family.  Sara-Jayne is a fellow mum to boys, she has three under six and is a Junior School Teacher.  This post is part of our learning with manipulatives series.

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It is so easy to make learning fun and delicious with this simple Jelly Bean Jumble math games. Encourage your children's math skills with this DIY maths game and they will not even know they are learning. Part of our learning with manipulatives series for kids

DIY Jelly Bean Maths Game for Kids – Fun Learning Activity

Jellybean Jumble Maths Game is a fun counting and math game that is great to play as children without any idea they are learning as it is super fun. We love using jellybeans (so many colours to choose from), but you can use any snack or candy you like.

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Fun Phonics Game with Tsum Tsums A fun simple DIY phonics game with Disney Tsum Tsums. This homemade kids phonics games is simple to put together using what you have at home and you can adjust it to use your child's favorite small toys such as Shopkins, fungus amungus. This is a super way to learn whilst playing.

DIY Fun Phonics Game with Tsum Tsums – Creative Learning for Kids

This fab fun phonics game with Tsum Tsums idea is brought to you by Sara-Jayne from Keep Up with the Jones family.  Sara-Jayne is a fellow mum to boys, she has three under six and is a Junior School Teacher.  This post is part of our learning with manipulatives series.

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DIY Space-Themed Maths Games for Kids – Fun & Educational Activities

Sara-Jayne from Keep Up with the Jones family is back today with a DIY maths game for kids, which we are calling Out of this world maths.   Sara-Jayne is mum to three boys under six and is a Junior School Teacher.  This post is part of our learning with manipulatives series.

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Sensory Heart tic tac toe

DIY Sensory Heart Tic Tac Toe Game: Fun & Creative Kids’ Activity

Today’s fabulous Sensory Heart Tic Tac Toe idea is brought to you by Sara-Jayne from Keep Up with the Jones family.  Sara-Jayne is a fellow mum to boys, she has three under six and is a Junior School Teacher.  This post is part of our learning with manipulatives series.

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