More than Paintbrushes! Allow your children to use a variety of items when painting! The picture above was done with a large paper clip (we pulled out the middle section for the children to hang on to when painting.) Set out a variety of fall colored tempera, finger paints, and plain or textured paper. To give your students different sensory experiences while painting, you can simply change … [Read more...] about Beyond the Paintbrush – Fall Art for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Pumpkin Math, Leaf Tactile Cards, and a Pumpkin Relay!
Fall Math with Miniature Pumpkins - Number_Place_Word Cards Ordinal number sense and pumpkin matching - line up five pumpkins (we put them on a tray, but you can line them up on the floor or a table, too.) Print the file link above and laminate the cards for durability (you can also use clear contact paper for laminating.) For very young children who are still working on number recognition … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Math, Leaf Tactile Cards, and a Pumpkin Relay!
The Creaky Old House – a not so scary October Adventure!
The Creaky Old House - Not so Scary October Adventure Materials needed: wood blocks, rhythm sticks, recorders (&/or harmonicas), and triangles (enough so that each child can play one instrument.) Introduce the children to “instrument resting position.” When at rest, all the instruments must lay quietly on the floor (they are SLEEPING and very QUIET) in front of the child. Decide on … [Read more...] about The Creaky Old House – a not so scary October Adventure!
Should I let my young child always WIN at games?
I think every parent has wondered - "When playing games, is it OK to always let my child win?" When our children are old enough to begin participating in games with other adults, is it OK to allow them to win? The best answer is...SOMETIMES. My husband always wants to see our son's "DELIGHTED" face and mood when he wins at card games or board games. Yesterday, our son was given a checkers … [Read more...] about Should I let my young child always WIN at games?
Transportation Theme Activities for Preschool!
Transportation Theme Introduction: As you are driving in the car, walking, or riding bikes, point out different vehicles to your child. Children are amazed by planes, trains, a school bus, the city bus, and the many other vehicles out and about in our own communities! See how many different kinds of vehicles you can find. On longer trips, write AIR, LAND, and WATER at the top of a piece of … [Read more...] about Transportation Theme Activities for Preschool!
Exploring a Trees and Leaves Theme with your Kids!
Fall is the perfect time to observe and explore TREES and LEAVES with your children. In many climates, the fall season offers amazing displays of color! We hope your children enjoy learning about TREES and LEAVES as much as ours do! Song -FALL LEAVES (to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat") Red, green, and yellow leaves, Purple, and orange, too! The leaves are rustic … [Read more...] about Exploring a Trees and Leaves Theme with your Kids!
Project Pumpkin!
There is nothing that reminds us more of Fall than...PUMPKINS! Below you will find activities you can do with your children to explore the delights of the season! PROJECT PUMPKIN Literacy Read The Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman [Alladin, 1995] - even if you are not a fan of Halloween, most children love this book and it is fun to act out the characters in the story. Print the Pumpkin Sight … [Read more...] about Project Pumpkin!