Wikki Stix© "Magnifying Glass" Materials needed: Assorted Wikki Stix©; books, magazines, or poems to look through. Use two Wikki Stix© and twist both strands together. Form a circle at the top to make a pretend magnifying glass. Let the children use the “magnifying glass” to look through books or poems to locate specific letters, the letter of the week, or any sight words that your children … [Read more...] about Wikki Stix Activities for Kids!
Literacy
St. Patrick’s Day Mini Theme for Kids (Part 2)
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)
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!
William Brymner’s “The Picture Book” for Preschool and Kindergarten
"The Picture Book" by William Brymner [1898] is a wonderful and delicate portrait of two girls looking at a picture book. The painting is a contrast of warm grey, blacks, and whites. The whites and blacks are used in the center (to draw attention to the girls and where the picture book is located) while the warm grey colors surround the objects of our attention. Basic Facts for Preschool and … [Read more...] about William Brymner’s “The Picture Book” for Preschool and Kindergarten