60 + Fall and Winter Play Dough Centers and Activities for Preschool! There are few sensory materials for preschoolers with the versatility of play dough: preschoolers can mold it, shape it, build with it, smash it, cut it, make pre-writing lines with it, count with it, and SO MUCH MORE. We've gathered the best of fall and winter play dough centers and activities for preschool from kid bloggers … [Read more...] about 60+ Play Dough Fall/Winter Centers and Activities for Preschool!
Fall Theme Activities
Fall Theme for Preschoolers: Playful Learning ALL Season Long + 3 THEMATIC UNITS GIVEAWAY!
Fall offers so many playful learning experiences for preschoolers. From trees and leaves, to sensory smells, to pumpkin explorations, we've combined the best of "all things fall" into a Fall Theme for Preschoolers designed for use at home, in childcare, or in the preschool classroom. Come learn and play with us this fall! FALL THEME FOR PRESCHOOLERS: Playful Learning ALL Season Long! The Fall … [Read more...] about Fall Theme for Preschoolers: Playful Learning ALL Season Long + 3 THEMATIC UNITS GIVEAWAY!
The Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman: Sequencing in Preschool!
The Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman: Sequencing in Preschool! The Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman is one of our kids' favorite fall books! The characters are funny and not-too-spooky for preschoolers to enjoy the antics of their attempts to take a pumpkin off a vine. Your own kids will delight in the theatrics of the characters as they pull, tug, and pull a little bit harder to make the pumpkin … [Read more...] about The Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman: Sequencing in Preschool!
STEAM Explorations in Early Childhood: Tessellating Shapes!
STEAM activities engage skills from various educational disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math) to invite young kids to discover new knowledge through inquiry and solution-based learning. By combining playful investigations in Early Childhood with a STEAM Education approach to learning, young kids are challenged to use cross-disciplinary and critical thinking skills to … [Read more...] about STEAM Explorations in Early Childhood: Tessellating Shapes!
Playful Learning Activities with LEAVES in Preschool!
PLAYFUL LEARNING WITH LEAVES IN PRESCHOOL! Exploring play in nature offers powerful learning opportunities for young children. With just a little creativity, imagination, and a few simple materials, LEAVES can provide hours of learning and FUN for preschoolers! OPEN-ENDED LEAF ART Materials needed: leaves and markers or paint. Making designs on leaves is an open-ended art … [Read more...] about Playful Learning Activities with LEAVES in Preschool!
Frugal and Playful Learning with Sticks in Preschool!
Young kids love to be outside! Playing in nature is one of the best ways to encourage healthy development in children. With a little inspiration, parents can capture the child’s love of nature and promote playful learning with…STICKS! Gather some sticks in the neighborhood or your own backyard to provide frugal and fun learning opportunities at home! PLAYING to LEARN with … [Read more...] about Frugal and Playful Learning with Sticks in Preschool!