The benefits of sensory play are undeniable and the sensory bin is often one of the most popular learning centers in a preschool classroom. Whether you have students with food allergies, policies against using food in sensory play, or just want something that you can use year after year, try these non-food sensory bin ideas…
Learning Centers
Scented Painting- Five Senses Art for Preschoolers
Kids love painting; kids love things that smell. So of course, scented painting is an amazing activity to add to any lesson about the five senses. And as a special bonus, it only requires 2 ingredients! How to Introduce the Sense of Smell Prepare the students for the activity by talking about the five senses,…
Kinetic Sand Letter Molds – Literacy at the Sensory Table
Sensory play is a sensational way to learn letters. If you aren’t familiar with it, kinetic sand is an interesting substance. It runs through little fingers like a thick liquid but holds a shape when compressed. Using these kinetic sand letter molds to add an educational twist is a great way to reinforce letter familiarity…
Fall Bulletin Board for Preschoolers
Make learning fun with this Fall Bulletin Board for Preschoolers! It’s easy to “fall” in love with this Fall interactive bulletin board! Preschoolers will reinforce their knowledge of colors, practice sorting, and learn about fall leaves – without taking up an inch of precious floor space. It’s also a beautiful display when not in use,…
5 Senses Activities for Preschoolers – Science Centers
Calling all scientists, explorers, and exhausted teachers who could use a hand planning science centers for the entire year with just one simple click of the mouse. 😉 Jokes and run-on sentences aside… lesson planning can be so time-consuming and overwhelming. These 5 Senses Activities for Preschoolers have been kid-tested and teacher-approved. Five Senses Activities for Preschoolers…
5 Senses Activity – Sense of Touch
Studying the 5 Senses is so important for preschoolers! Their five senses are how all of the information gets from the outside world to inside their brains. Create this easy Sense of Touch Science center to help young learners better understand their 5 senses and the world around them. It’s a great “hands-on” project that…
Five Senses Interactive Bulletin Board
Five Senses Bulletin Board This interactive bulletin board is a great way to get some “hands-on” experience learning about the five senses! Why should we teach the five senses? Every person begins interacting with the world using their senses, even before they are born! Drawing a child’s attention to the five senses and discussing them…
Word Builders on the Light Table
Students just “light up” when they get to use this word builders station on the light table. The contrast of light and shadow and the soft glow through the translucent materials are captivating for children of any age. Naturally, adding some letters and hands-on work makes this center a “bright” choice! Materials Transparent letter tiles…
Bulletin Board Ideas for the Preschool Classroom
Bulletin Board Ideas Interactive bulletin boards are a fantastic way to utilize vertical classroom wall space while allowing young students to move, cooperate, and learn in a developmentally appropriate way. Are you ready to get started with interactive bulletin boards, but you’re unsure of what they would look like or how the children could learn…
Nursery Rhyme Interactive Bulletin Board
Hickory dickory dock, This bulletin board really rocks, It’s learning fun for everyone Hickory dickory dock. Nursery Rhyme Bulletin Board Bulletin boards don’t have to be “display only!” This interactive bulletin board covers number matching, counting, telling time, rhyming and reading and doesn’t need to take up even an inch of precious floor space! And,…