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Best of January 2016

 

Talk about time flying! It’s February, and that means it’s time to show you the Best of January 2016!

I had an excellent start into the new year! I treated myself to a new theme and a new web host in the second half of the month, and I’m very pleased with how it all turned out 🙂 Leave a comment below to let me know how you like the new theme!

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Check out the Best of January 2016 on Simple Fun for Kids! Featuring the top 3 new posts of the month and my personal favorite!

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Last month, I told you that it was the first month where all three top posts were printables. And guess what? It happened again this month!

It’s so gratifying to know how much you guys enjoy my printables 🙂

 

My Favorite Post of January 2016

 

Simple Toddler Play: My son had a blast with this water balloon sensory bin! (Don't tell anyone, but my older preschooler was intrigued, too ;) )

 

My personal favorite last month was this Water Balloon Sensory Bin I set up for N. It was very simple, and he had great fun with it, inventing new ways to play as he went.

 

The Top 3 Most Popular New Posts of January 2016

 

This is such a cute printable! Penguin Snowball Play I Spy Game Printable for preschoolers and kindergartners!
Is your child starting to read? Try this simple, colorful Hearts, Hearts, Hearts! Emergent Reader using mostly pre-primer sight words and offering an extra challenge on the last page! Perfect for your kindergartner's Valentine's Day!
Free Printables for Kids: Work on those fine motor skills with this cute Baby Penguin Cutting Practice printable! Perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners.

 

Penguin Snowball Play I Spy Game

A new I Spy game! We love them, and these super cute penguins are just perfect.

Hearts, Hearts, Hearts! Emergent Reader

An emergent reader using mostly pre-primer sight words.

Baby Penguin Cutting Practice

Some simple cutting practice with similar clip art to the one I used for the I Spy game above.

 

All New Posts of January 2016

 

Sensory Activities and Science:

  • Water Balloon Sensory Bin
  • Simple Transportation Sensory Bin
  • Hearts Fine Motor Practice
  • Sandy Hearts Sensory Play
  • Toddler Boredom Buster with Cups and Cotton Balls

 

Art Activities and Crafts:

  • None in January.

 

Learning Activities and Printables:

  • Penguin Snowball Play I Spy Game
  • Dragon Handwriting Practice Printable
  • Hearts, Hearts, Hearts! Emergent Reader
  • Baby Penguin Cutting Practice
  • One More, One Less Hearts Clip Cards
  • Valentine’s Puppies Roll and Cover Game
  • Valentine’s Hearts Bingo Game
  • Chinese New Year I Spy Game

 

Recipes:

  • None in January.

 

Round-Ups:

  • Best of 2015
  • Best of December 2015
  • Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

 

What were your favorite new posts in January? Let me know in the comments below!

 

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