If you are looking for PLAY suggestions for St. Patrick's Day, please take some time to explore the links below. Our many thanks go out to the awesome bloggers who were willingly to share their own activities...with you! From Parent Teach Play - "St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it! While it’s sort of a “little” holiday in the grand scheme of things, it’s one of my absolute … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Play, Crafts, and Science for Kids!
Egg-cellent Ideas for Preschool Easter Fun with Wikki Stix
If you are looking for creative ways to enhance fine motor skills this Easter, Wikki Stix are fun for young children to use while helping tiny finger muscles grow! Easter Egg Patterns with Wikki Stix - Easter Egg Patterns Materials needed: Assorted Wikki Stix, one Easter Egg Patterns.pdf (file linked above), scissors, and crayons or markers. *Our kids used Easter craft eggs and empty egg … [Read more...] about Egg-cellent Ideas for Preschool Easter Fun with Wikki Stix
Wikki Stix and Dr. Seuss: Creative Play for Read Across America Day!
Are you searching for fun and unique activities to celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day? Below you’ll find some colorful ideas using Wikki Stix, the original wax covered creatables. Wikki Stix Fish Creations After reading One fish Two fish Red fish Blue fish by Dr. Seuss, give the children one White Wikki Stix, two Green Wikki Stix, one Red Wikki Stix, and one Blue Wikki Stix. To … [Read more...] about Wikki Stix and Dr. Seuss: Creative Play for Read Across America Day!
Intentional Integration of Technology for Literacy in ECE
Many of our readers know that we champion the appropriate and intentional use of technology in early childhood. We are also champions of play. Technology and play can co-exist in balanced early learning environments. In talking with teachers and parents of young children, there are two primary concerns that come to light: Teachers are afraid to use new technology in their classrooms as … [Read more...] about Intentional Integration of Technology for Literacy in ECE
Preschool Scented Sugar Sensory Trays
Our kids are amazed by sugar, sand, and salt play! We decided to use sugar for our Valentine's trays (salt is good, but when kids have dry and cracked winter skin, salt can "burn" tender fingers.) We usually make our sensory trays with sugar in the winter and sand/salt in the warmer months! The tray below adds an extra sensory layer with the use of raspberry gelatin to scent the sugar. … [Read more...] about Preschool Scented Sugar Sensory Trays
Zoo-Themed Valentine’s Activities for Preschool!
While we always celebrate Valentine's Day with our children, I wanted to tie together our Zoo animals theme for February with our Valentine's Day celebration activities. I hope you enjoy some of the activity suggestions with your own children! Zoo -Themed Valentine's Butterfly Magnet Craft - Zoo Valentines Day Craft Caption Materials needed: Assorted Zoo patterned felt (our local craft … [Read more...] about Zoo-Themed Valentine’s Activities for Preschool!