If you are new to the Wednesday #TeachECE series, we WELCOME you! Each week, we partner with other early childhood professionals to offer playful learning activities centered around a weekly theme. This week, activity suggestions revolve around a RAINFOREST THEME. Come play to learn in preschool with FUN Tree Frog Math Games to encourage developing skills! Rainforest Tree Frog Math Games … [Read more...] about Rainforest Tree Frog Math Games for Preschoolers!
The Ultimate Guide to Scissor Skills in Preschool!
I am often asked by teachers and parents how to teach scissor skills to preschoolers. Young kids need plenty of practice with fine motor activities to develop the small muscles required for cutting. We introduce scissors to our 3's, but do not formally work on cutting skills until the 4th year. By the time most kids are four (reminder that not every child will develop at the same pace), they … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Scissor Skills in Preschool!
Spring STEM for Preschool: Flower Construction Challenge
If you are new to the #TeachECE Wednesday series, WELCOME! Each week we partner with other Early Childhood professionals to offer you, our valued readers, activities and suggestions centered around a weekly theme. This week we'll focus on SPRING STEM ideas to encourage your own kids at home or in the classroom! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities compel preschoolers to … [Read more...] about Spring STEM for Preschool: Flower Construction Challenge
Walkin’ In the Jungle Gross Motor and Sequencing for Preschool!
Welcome to the Wednesday #TeachECE series! Each week throughout the year, we partner with other early childhood professionals to offer tips, activities, and suggested play ideas for your own kids at home or in the classroom. Winter weather can be challenging for staff and students. We try to get our kids outside twice a day, but when the weather doesn't cooperate, indoor large motor games are … [Read more...] about Walkin’ In the Jungle Gross Motor and Sequencing for Preschool!
Mondrian-Inspired STEAM Playdough Challenge for Kids!
STEAM Education integrates the arts into STEM by recognizing that individual creative expression and quest for knowledge is an integral part the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! STEAM Education compels kids to use cross-disciplinary skills to gain new knowledge that they can apply to their everyday world. Come explore how integrated learning can be EXCITING and FUN … [Read more...] about Mondrian-Inspired STEAM Playdough Challenge for Kids!
Helping Kids Manage BIG Emotions in Preschool and Beyond!
Welcome to the Wednesday #TeachECE series. Each Wednesday throughout the year, we partner with other Early Childhood professionals to offer you tips, suggestions, and activities designed just for ECE. This week’s articles are centered around a BODY theme for use at home or in early childhood classrooms. Earlier this month, I had a chance to poll parents, childcare providers, and ECE … [Read more...] about Helping Kids Manage BIG Emotions in Preschool and Beyond!
Mystery Mitten Tactile Counting Game for Preschool!
If you are new to the Wednesday articles from the #TeachECE Team, we wish you a warm WELCOME! Every week, we partner with some amazing blogs to bring YOU new ideas for playful learning at home or for use in the classroom. This week's activities are centered around a MITTEN THEME for preschool. Gather some real mittens and come play a tactile mystery mitten counting game to encourage early math … [Read more...] about Mystery Mitten Tactile Counting Game for Preschool!