My pile of books I want to share with the kids always seems to grow in the winter. And, there are always new ones to add to the stack. Jan Brett’s newest book, The Snowy Nap, is begging to be read this season. The Snowy Nap Book and Literacy Activity Help the kids learn about […]
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List of printable play dough mats for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; free Play Dough Center resources for Pre-K classrooms
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Six themes and activities that can be used in winter, with or without holiday emphasis; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; Pre-K winter activities.
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Feathers are a multi-sensory natural material for preschoolers to explore. There are so many ways for children to learn and play with feathers! When presenting them on a light table, children can observe the feathers lit from below to further marvel at their structure. This is a great activity for Thanksgiving, spring, or any time
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The science center and science experiments provide opportunities for preschoolers to learn more about the world around them. Use the interest in Thanksgiving this time of year to explore vegetables, pumpkins, cranberries, butter, and other fun explorations. Here are over 20 science activities for the preschoolers in your classroom to explore this particular season. Thanksgiving
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Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing colors, the days are growing shorter, and each squirrel is busy collecting food for winter. Help the kids learn about the new season, enjoy a fun story, and practice their writing and drawing skills in this book related activity. We even have a free printable for
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Patterning skills develop as preschoolers have experiences with patterns in different ways. Identifying patterns, noticing similarities and differences, and creating repeating patterns are important skills for math and literacy development. These activities can help your preschoolers develop these important skills. Patterning Activities for Preschool Patterning with Flowers (Pre-K Pages) Making Patterns with Cars (Pre-K Pages)
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Fun creative art explorations can take place just about anywhere. We love to take art outside from time to time, especially when the weather is a little cooler in the fall. This painting activity is great fun and really messy. Make sure you are prepared to clean up lots of spatters. Flyswatter Painting Materials Large
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The fall, the beginning of the school year, is a great time for an All About Me theme or a family theme. September also brings Grandparents Day (second Sunday in September). This activity is a fun way to make family pictures and develop some fine motor control at the same time. (Or your children may
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The community helpers that preschoolers have the most experience with are the ones in their schools and preschools. That’s you! Read these books to talk about things that teachers, librarians, and other school helpers do. Even though children see these helpers regularly, they may not think about all the things that a teacher or librarian
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A simple and easy STEM activity for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten that encourages exploration and problem-solving; Pre-K STEM exploration
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Pre-school and kindergarten students love zookeepers and veterinarians. Which is why they’re an amazing theme when your class goes over community helpers. Preschoolers may have pets or may have explored zoos, but they may not think about the helpers in the community who help these animals stay healthy and well. These books can help your
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A collection of dinosaur activities for a preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Pre-K activities for a dinosaurs theme.
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A book list for safety theme or community helpers theme in your preschool or pre-k classroom. Books about police officers, crossing guards, and lifeguards.
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Ice cream theme fine motor activity. Your kids will love making pretend ice cream sundaes related to book “The Little Ice Cream Truck.” Literacy activity for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.
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Time can be a difficult concept for preschoolers to grasp. But the changing of the seasons is a great way to begin to talk about the passage of time. Even if your area does not have visible changes for each season, your preschoolers can begin to know what happens at different times of the year.
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Who doesn’t love ice cream? Well, I’m sure there are those who do not. But an ice cream theme can be a great focus for summer…or anytime…in a preschool classroom. These ice cream activities will help your preschoolers explore and discover all kinds of fun concepts. Enjoy these ideas for science, dramatic play, art, and
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The block center can be a fun place to learn letter skills. Use blocks, lids, and other manipulatives to build alphabet letters in the block center; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; Pre-K alphabet blocks center activity
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A super easy tape resist painting your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten kids can make as a gift for Mothers Day or Fathers Day.
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Writing activity suitable for Mothers Day for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; extension activity for the book Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino; literacy for preschoolers and Pre-K
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