Spring is a fantastic time to discuss flowers and plants. Painting with flowers is a great way to engage preschoolers in process art while giving them a chance to experience some natural elements. And, as a bonus, it’s simple and the results are beautiful! Painting with Flowers Setting Up the Materials: Paper plates tempera paints…
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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…
Ocean Process Art
When the temperature rises, nothing sounds more inviting than a trip to the beach! Sadly, not every preschool is blessed with a beachfront view. To bring the ocean indoors, cool off with this amazing Ocean Process Art activity. All it takes are a few simple supplies and the classroom gets a refreshing underwater feel! Supplies…
Chickpea Sensory Play – Heavy Work for Active Kids
Sensory learning is so important for young children. Digging in the garden, splashing in a mud puddle, or playing in the sandbox are all great ways to do this outdoors, but what about on a rainy day? That’s where these beautiful rainbow chickpeas come in! Chickpea Sensory Play Idea These rainbow chickpeas are amazing for…
Hop to It! 5 Books about Crickets and Grasshoppers
Children are fascinated by insects of all kinds, but particularly ones they can find in their own yard. Grasshoppers are dramatic jumpers and easy to catch, while crickets provide a familiar song on a warm summer night. These books will get your preschoolers “hopping” on board to learning about insects! Little Cricket’s Song by…
7 Beautiful Butterfly Books for the Preschool Classroom
Caterpillars and butterflies are amazing. For preschool students, they’re perfect for teaching about so many science topics from metamorphosis to camouflage. Thankfully, they’re also intriguing, colorful and easy to raise in a classroom. And of course, there are dozens of butterfly books! Try one of these favorite butterfly books in your preschool classroom. Butterfly Books…
Rhyming Baskets: Interactive Preschool Bulletin Board
How do you use the wall space in your classroom? Is it for displays? Soley to hang artwork? Cluttered with posters? It doesn’t have to be that way. Think of your wall space as an additional learning space and create an interactive preschool bulletin board like this “A Tisket – A Tasket” rhyming board. Preschool…
Earth Day Process Art Project
Your class will get to hold the whole world (and work those fine motor skills) in their hands with this fun Earth Day process art project! Earth Day Art Project Materials Needed: Eyedroppers Blue and Green liquid watercolor, paint, or food coloring coffee filters pans or trays (to catch the drips!) Black construction paper or…
Teaching Preschoolers about Sound Vibrations
Through music, we learn to listen carefully and to pay attention. We practice cause and effect and trial and error. We compare instruments and sounds. We feel the music in our ears, on our hands, and through our bodies. Music makes us smarter. Feel the Vibe Introduce children to the guitar. Allow them to touch…
Classroom Spill Station
“OOPS!” Probably the most common phrase uttered by every preschooler, it can induce sweaty palms, racing heart, and rising blood pressure. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Mistakes happen. That’s just part of life. The most important lesson any person can have is how to clean up a mistake that they have made. Taking…