The Week of the Young Child™ (April 22-28, 2012) is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose is to focus on the needs of young children, their families, and to celebrate those who work and care for our nation's youngest children. There are many ways to celebrate and join with others who wish to acknowledge families, … [Read more...] about Celebrating The Week of the Young Child™ 2012
Preschool Activities for “The Easter Egg” by Jan Brett
The Easter Egg by Jan Brett is a beloved children's Easter Story. The heartwarming tale of Hoppi's quest to make the "perfect" Easter Egg will delight children of all ages. Parents and teachers will love the message of "giving" and "gratitude" as we lead our children to the real meaning of Easter. Extension Activities for The Easter Egg by Jan Brett WIKKI STIX© Easter Eggs Materials needed - … [Read more...] about Preschool Activities for “The Easter Egg” by Jan Brett
Ladybug Theme for Preschool: Strawberry Ladybugs, a PowerPoint, & BUG-themed LINKY!
Spring is a great time to explore ladybugs and insects with your children! If you have a free ladybug or insect activity to share, please feel free to link up below! Strawberry and Blueberry Ladybugs -Ladybug Template Materials needed: Strawberries (cut off the stems), blueberries, plastic knives, craft sticks, peanut butter (to adhere the blueberries), and the Ladybug template (linked … [Read more...] about Ladybug Theme for Preschool: Strawberry Ladybugs, a PowerPoint, & BUG-themed LINKY!
Parts of a Flower Play Dough Mat and Collage
Print the Play Dough Mat to heavy paper for each of your children. Explain to your children that flowering plants start from a seed. The seed needs 3 things to grow: good soil, water, and sunlight. The seed will sprout when those 3 things are present. As the flowering plant continues to grow, the plant produces flowers and fruit (seeds). The cycle then repeats itself. Write the words for … [Read more...] about Parts of a Flower Play Dough Mat and Collage
Easter Crafts for Preschoolers: DIY Craft Puzzles, Clay Flowers & More!
Easter Wood Stick Puzzle Craft Materials needed: Easter Craft Bags, wood sticks, (we found the craft sacks and wood sticks pictured at Hobby Lobby), scissors, pencils/crayons, and glue sticks. Each craft sack in the package is printed on both sides. We cut the sacks apart, prior to the activity, so that we could make 24 puzzles from the 12 sacks in the package. Use the straight edge of … [Read more...] about Easter Crafts for Preschoolers: DIY Craft Puzzles, Clay Flowers & More!
Easter Story Bracelet Craft for Kids!
Explaining Easter to very young children can be challenging. The Easter Story Bracelet craft will help young children remember the "timeline" for events a little better. We make the Story Bracelets on Ash Wednesday and have the children retell the story often. When Easter finally arrives, they will KNOW the story and be able to share with others! EASTER STORY BRACELETS Materials … [Read more...] about Easter Story Bracelet Craft for Kids!
Easter Egg Roll and Color, Bunny Action Game, and More Activites for Preschool!
Whether kids are at home or in the classroom, the Easter egg roll and other activities below can provide simple, yet fun opportunities for learning and play! Easter Egg Roll and Color - Easter Egg Roll and Color Materials needed: One file (linked above) for each child, two dice for each child, and bingo/ dot markers or crayons – the “roll and color” can also be done as a “roll and cover” by … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Roll and Color, Bunny Action Game, and More Activites for Preschool!