If you have not had a chance to view (Part 1) of the St. Patrick's Day Mini Theme, you can visit it here. Literacy - Shamrock -AT Words - -AT Shamrocks Materials needed: Clothespins, a basket to hold the clothespins, one -AT Shamrock file (linked above) for each child, and a permanent marker. Print the file (linked above) onto heavy paper for each of your students (laminate the shamrocks … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Mini Theme for Kids (Part 2)
St. Patrick’s Day Mini Theme for Kids (Part 1)!
Our next few posts will contain the contents for a St. Patrick's Day "Mini Thematic Unit" for Preschool and Kindergarten. Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with young children can be a lot of FUN! Remember to keep facts simple, but do not underestimate the power that little "seeds of knowledge" have for younger children. We only discuss St. Patrick with our preschoolers once a year, but many … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Mini Theme for Kids (Part 1)!
In like a LION? March Weather for Kids!
Children love to discuss the weather and observe weather patterns in their own cities and towns. Below are a few suggestions that will help the children understand the changes that occur as many climates transition from Winter to Spring. In like a LION and Out like a LAMB! - In Like a Lion Poem and Lion or Lamb Recording Chart Materials needed: 1 Poem (linked above) for each child, 1 Lion … [Read more...] about In like a LION? March Weather for Kids!
Cat in the Hat Play Dough Mats and Puzzle Craft!
Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat Activities for Preschool! Celebrate Read Across America Day (or ANY Day) with some FUN Cat in the Hat Activities for Preschool! Read The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss and then try some extension activities to accompany the book! Cat in the Hat CVC Words Playdough Mat - Cat in the Hat CVC Playdough Mat Materials needed: Black, Red, or White homemade or … [Read more...] about Cat in the Hat Play Dough Mats and Puzzle Craft!
The 5 Senses Activities in Preschool: Exploring Spring Weather!
Children love to learn about the weather! When exploring Spring weather, children have many opportunities to explore with these 5 senses activities! Sight - Whats_the_Weather_Like Observe the weather outside each day! What is the weather outside TODAY? Look in the newspaper each day and at the weather map in the paper (the children can also visit http://www.weather.com.) Show the … [Read more...] about The 5 Senses Activities in Preschool: Exploring Spring Weather!
Preschool Patriotic Activities for President’s Day!
Basic Facts about Abraham Lincoln -Facts about Abe Print the Facts about Abe file (linked above) and read the text along with your children. Locate Springfield, Illinois on a map, globe, or online using Google Maps. Have the children locate where THEY live in relation to where Springfield, Illinois is - discuss the concepts of FAR and NEAR as you compare where Abraham Lincoln lived and where … [Read more...] about Preschool Patriotic Activities for President’s Day!
Valentine’s Math and Science Activities for Preschool!
Painted Cardboard Tube Heart Numbers Materials needed: Cardboard tubes (one tube for each student), clothespins, tempera paint, paint smocks or t-shirts to protect clothing, scissors, paintbrushes and trays, construction paper, markers, tape or poster putty, and counters (we used Valentine's M & M's in the picture.) Have the children paint the cardboard tubes with any color desired (our … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Math and Science Activities for Preschool!