Here is some springtime fun that students can really count on! These two easy spring counting mats are a great way to bring a little color and sunshine to the math center! Math is an abstract concept, and attaching meaning to numbers is a skill that emerges in preschool. One-to-one correspondence is the ability to…
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Valentine’s Day Circle Time Activities for Preschoolers
Valentine’s Day activities and lessons help preschoolers understand more about love, kindness, and being a good friend. Use these activity ideas during circle time, at play centers, and in small groups – the students are certain to love them! Valentine’s Day Circle Time Activities Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, friendship, and all…
Donut Shop Dramatic Play Center
This Donut Shop Dramatic Play center will satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth! It’s perfect for budding preschool chefs-in-training and will keep the students coming back for more. Turning a dramatic play area into something new keeps student interest high and provides amazing learning opportunities. But, it doesn’t have to be difficult – in fact, it’s a…
Letter Dots on the Light Table
In a simple and entrancing activity, these letter dots help students master one of the most crucial steps to pre-writing – letter identification. Putting that activity on the light table makes it even more attractive! Letters can be tricky for preschool students. One of the very first steps to understanding the alphabet is recognizing how…
Light Table Christmas Trees
With the holidays, of course, come Christmas trees. Many children enjoy the tradition at home, but of course, it’s usually only a one-day affair. The light table is an endless source of fascination for young learners – and who can blame them? The beauty of the light shining through different materials is a highly successful…
The Best Not-so-Spooky Halloween Ideas for the Preschool Classroom
These Halloween themed ideas are all treats and no tricks! Whether you are planning a classroom party or looking for a few ideas to make the day special at home, there are plenty of great ideas for everyone! Halloween Center Ideas Halloween Bead Towers – great for fine motor practice! Halloween Writing Trays – Add…
Sweet Summer Books for Preschoolers
Please note: as an Amazon Associate, Play to Learn Preschool earns a small amount from qualifying purchases. Are you looking for good summer books? When the weather gets warm, and things slow down, it is the best time to kick back and enjoy some great reading material. Camping outdoors, swimming with friends, and enjoying tasty…
Ocean Circle Time Activities and Centers for Preschoolers
Looking for an ocean activity? Over half of our planet is covered in water, and most of that is oceans! These activities and lessons are all about the big blue sea. Keep reading for ideas for circle time, play centers, and small group activities. Even if a field trip to the seashore is not possible,…
Animal Circle Time – Virtual Preschool
We are going to learn all about different animals and their habitats this week during Virtual Preschool. Our lessons will focus on savanna animals, jungle animals, polar animals, forest animals, and ocean animals. We are so glad that you’re here! You can tune in each weekday at 11:00 a.m. EST for a new video HERE….
Virtual Preschool – Down on the Farm
We are going to learn all about FARMS this week during Virtual Preschool. Our lessons will focus on the animals that live on the farm, why farms are important, and what the farmer’s job is. Each day, there is a welcome song & dance, a mini-lesson or flannel board story about the topic of the…