Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving skills, and social interaction. This type of play aids in developing and enhancing memory. It is great for calming an anxious or frustrated child. Make these (cheap) squishy sensory bags to place on the light table and reap the benefits of all these. This…
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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,…
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…
Organize Classroom Supplies in 5 Steps
Does your classroom feel like it’s straight from an episode of “Hoarders”? Do you waste time looking for supplies or waste money buying supplies that you already have but can’t find? We’ve all been there! Running a classroom full of students is tough, but having everything well organized makes it a little bit easier. Classroom…
Confetti Leaves
Scissor skills are an important part of preschool. Beginning with a highly successful task, such as cutting strips of paper into confetti, help them develop familiarity with scissors and how they work while being extremely satisfying. As a bonus, the confetti they create is easily converted into beautiful seasonal art! Confetti Cutting Practice The Importance…
Magazine Leaf Trees
Ask any kindergarten teacher what their most abused supplies are in their classroom, and one of the top three will always be “glue sticks.” The poor glue sticks get smashed, completely extended, caps left off, and covered in fuzz. It’s not the fault of the children – many of them do not get to practice…
Autumn Leaf Puff Prints
With the rain in the forecast and a cold breeze in the air, it’s time to bring a bit of the beautiful fall colors indoors! How about this beautiful Autumn tree? With a few supplies and three easy steps, this amazing process art activity can brighten up even the gloomiest fall day! Supplies Needed for…
Halloween Writing Trays
These Halloween Writing Trays are so fun, it’s scary! Here are a few easy variations on this budget-friendly spooky letter center! pictured above: black sand, pumpkin erasers, witchy finger What you will need: shallow trays or cookie sheets (We repurposed some wooden packaging from some bead sets). Even shoebox lids will work! clothespins base…
Pumpkin Books
Looking for some seasonal favorites to read to your little learners? Here are some great read-aloud pumpkin books for the month of October! 5 Little Pumpkins: Dan Yaccarino The easy rhyme and familiar rhythm lends itself well to repetition. Dan Yaccarino uses bold colors and simple illustrations to add to this classic rhyme. Extending…
Autumn Trees on the Light Table
The light table is a wonderful way to engross students in an open-ended activity. It encourages language development, higher level thinking skills, and is a great tool for visual learners. It can also sometimes be a challenge coming up with different ways to use it. With a few simple additions, you can give…