Young kids love reading different versions of Gingerbread stories. The {affiliate} "Gingerbread Baby" by Jan Brett is no exception. In this version, it is the baby gingerbread that runs away with people and animals chasing after him. Our kids love "the baby gingerbread" and often cheer for him to evade those trying to capture him! It is a great addition to Gingerbread Theme activities at home … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Theme Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
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Roll a Jack-o-Lantern Game for Preschool and Kindergarten
Roll a Jack-o-Lantern is a simple game that the children can play for party time or anytime during the month of October. Materials needed: Orange Foam Blocks - one per child ( blank dice or homemade paper dice can be substituted), black markers (for labeling the dice), dry erase boards - one per child (white plastic disposable plates can be substituted), and orange/black/green dry erase … [Read more...] about Roll a Jack-o-Lantern Game for Preschool and Kindergarten
“The Very Hungry Ghost” Literacy for Preschool and Kindergarten
Our kids love Eric Carle! The copies we own of The Very Hungry Caterpillar are well worn by tiny fingers. The Very Hungry Ghost is a fun booklet to make for Halloween at home or in the classroom! Disclosure: The following post and others within this blog contain affiliate links. For full disclaimers see out ABOUT section at the top of this page. THE VERY HUNGRY GHOST - The Very Hungry … [Read more...] about “The Very Hungry Ghost” Literacy for Preschool and Kindergarten
Fall Play Dough Mats and Turkey Colors Match!
Fall Play Dough Counting Mats #'s 5-10 Apple Mat Apple Tree CORN FALL TREE Haystack Pumpkin Our children are working hard on accurate counting skills! This set of play dough mats can be used with dough or with pompoms/other small counters. Laminate the pages after printing for durability (clear contact paper works if you do not have access to laminating supplies.) Have the children count … [Read more...] about Fall Play Dough Mats and Turkey Colors Match!
Halloween Math Roll and Circle and Grocery Sack Tales for Preschool
As far as our kids are concerned, Halloween is second only to Christmas! We hope you have FUN this October with the activities below! Pumpkin Roll and Circle Math -Pumpkin Roll and Circle Materials needed: 1 Pumpkin Roll and Circle (file linked above) per student, 2 dice per student, and crayons or pencils. Print the workmat for each of your children. Have the children roll 2 dice, count the … [Read more...] about Halloween Math Roll and Circle and Grocery Sack Tales for Preschool
The 3 Little Pigs and a Fairy Tales Theme for Preschool
Fairy tales are stories with imaginary characters that usually have a teachable lesson. Read the story of The 3 Little Pigs to the children. Role play the story with the children to help them understand the morals/values embedded in the fairy tale. The underlying value behind The 3 Little Pigs - those who work hard, plan well, and use materials and resources wisely, will often find … [Read more...] about The 3 Little Pigs and a Fairy Tales Theme for Preschool