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!
Literacy
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!
Labor Day Activities for Kids!
We asked our students recently what they believed Labor Day stood for? We had many answers: "It's like labor, you know..like when Mommy had me and my sister;" "It's when all you do is work;" "It's when you LAY and are BORed;" "It's when people put a flag out so other people can say the Pledge of Allegiance like we do." Labor Day is a holiday that is observed on the first Monday in September … [Read more...] about Labor Day Activities for Kids!
Apples Theme Literacy and Math for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Apples and Oranges - AppleOrangeTallySheet Materials needed: One AppleOrangeTallySheet.pdf (linked above) for each child, 2 buckets or baskets large enough to hold several pieces of fruit, red and orange markers, a piece of string or tape for the “starting line,” and red apples/oranges (play or real fruit can be used.) Place all the red apples/oranges in one basket. Tape off a starting line … [Read more...] about Apples Theme Literacy and Math for Preschool and Kindergarten!