DIY Blocks & Dice - Awesome Pinterest Finds!
We've discovered Pinterest... and we're not sure if that is a good or a bad thing. Most definitely good because it's a fanTAStic way to find and share ideas, but 'bad' because we're finding it hard to spend a reasonable amount of time on the site {aka we get nothing else done}! Here's a few of our favorite finds so far...
Chalk Blocks. This brilliant idea comes from Mariah at Playful Learning. They're super versatile and can be used for free creative expression or for learning games/activities!
Wiggly Eye Dice. We just love this unique dice set from Leafcutter Designs - and we're certain your kiddos/students will too! Exchange regular game dice for these fun alternatives or work them into your learning activities.
Story Dice. Fabulous for literacy development, these blocks designed by Holly of Stitch-Craft may just inspire your most reluctant storyteller to weave an exciting tale!
Phonics Dice. Help your kiddos/students learn basic phonics concepts and strengthen early reading skills with a set of phonics dice like these from The Crafty Classroom! They'll have a blast mixing and matching dice to create familiar words.
Did you notice a pattern? We may have been a little obsessed with blocks/dice lately =) These are just a few of the many great ideas we're finding on Pinterest. Be sure to check out the site and each of these wonderful blogs/sites to find directions for each of these fabulous learning tools!