Learning about the 5 Senses is so important for young children. It’s the perfect unit for preschoolers because exploring the world with the senses is their natural inclination. Set up easy centers for each sense at the science center and try this Sound Matching Game as a circle time lesson. Sense of Sound Matching Game…
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Shapes Games: Lock & Key STEM Activity for Preschoolers
This activity has the “key” to keeping students occupied while learning. A little hardware and handiwork are all it takes to create an engaging lock and key station that covers shape matching, shape identification, hand-eye coordination, hand strength, cause and effect, and engineering…all in one compact activity center! Shape Games Create an irresistible way for…
Mitten Matching Games
We’ve been using this set of Mitten Matching games in so many different ways this month! There are 8 sets of cards, so I am able to pick the skills that each group of students needs. One day, after the Insta-Snow excitement and mania wore off, we buried a set of initial sound cards (laminated…
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…
Amazing Five Senses Activities
Learning about the 5 senses is a great thematic unit for preschoolers, especially at the beginning of the year. Young children are naturally curious about the world around them and often use their senses to explore and learn. When we set up 5 senses learning centers in our classroom, we give children the opportunity to play,…
How to Create a Sensory Smart Classroom
 Our senses. They provide us with constant input about the world around us. For a child with Sensory Processing Disorder, however, the message between the brain and the body doesn’t work quite the same as the rest of the population. Thankfully, there are some easy changes you can make to help your sensory sensitive…
The Best Sense of Hearing Books for Preschoolers
We live in a noisy world. Babies can hear even before they are born, and children love to listen to books. Here are some favorites to help remind them to stop and listen to the world around them! Listen! Sense of Hearing Books Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin Jr….
Nutrition Unit
This winter has been crazy! Here in Northern Virginia we’ve had 14 snow days, plus a bunch of delays. My poor unit plans have been so derailed, but I wanted to share with you the highlights from our study of the Food Groups and Nutrition. To begin, we learned about the 5 food groups, plus…
Valentine’s Centers for Preschoolers
It’s no secret that preschoolers will love these adorable Valentine’s Centers. The best part is that they are not just adorable. These centers provide a valuable opportunity for young children to practice fine motor, language, and cognitive skills. Valentine’s Centers – Sensory Table Mix up a big batch of Valentine’s rice for the sensory table….