While we are in the midst of the remnants of our latest snowstorm, some of our preschool friends around the world are enjoying summer weather! Regardless of the weather outside, young children can enjoy playing and learning with Ocean-Themed activities! Fishbowl Counting Mats - Fishbowl Math Mats Materials needed: Fishbowl Math Mats - linked above (as many as desired for your group of … [Read more...] about Fishbowl Counting Mats and Fishy Letters – Ocean Theme for Preschool & Kindergarten!
Literacy
“Penguin and Pinecone” by Salina Yoon – Extension Activities for Kids!
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon is a delightful story of a friendship, separation, and reunion between a Penguin and a Pinecone. The book is wonderfully illustrated and will capture the interest of young children (and those who are young at heart!). It is one of our children's favorite books and is sure to become one of yours, too! The activities offered are extension … [Read more...] about “Penguin and Pinecone” by Salina Yoon – Extension Activities for Kids!
“The Night Before Christmas” as read by LeVar Burton – @ReadingRainbow
"The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clark Moore (1779-1863) is a cherished classic in homes worldwide during the Christmas Season! The magical tale of Santa's arrival was originally published by the New York Sentinel on December 23, 1823. As a very young child, I was intrigued by the story. It had words like "kerchief" and "sash" that I had to read over several times before I understood … [Read more...] about “The Night Before Christmas” as read by LeVar Burton – @ReadingRainbow
The Dissolving Gingerbread Man – Simple Science Activity for Kids!
THE DISSOLVING GINGERBREAD MAN The dissolving Gingerbread Man is a fun activity for kids to extend readings of the Gingerbread Man. In many versions, the Gingerbread Man is afraid to cross the river for fear that if he does, he will get wet and melt! Materials needed: Gingerbread Man cookies, small container, milk, paper to chart students’ guesses, markers, and a timer. Explain to the students … [Read more...] about The Dissolving Gingerbread Man – Simple Science Activity for Kids!
My Name in Christmas Lights – free printable name recognition activity for #preschool & #kindergarten!
The Name in Christmas Lights Activity is a fun craft/literacy activity to reinforce letter and name recognition in preschool and kindergarten. The name activity is just one of 17 suggested literacy activities that are a part of the Christmas Theme now available here on this blog. You can download the entire Christmas theme here, if desired. Materials needed: Name in Lights.pdf (download … [Read more...] about My Name in Christmas Lights – free printable name recognition activity for #preschool & #kindergarten!
Thinking Beyond the {Pizza Party} Box in Preschool – Best Christmas Toys from @MelissaAndDoug
For over 25 years, Melissa and Doug have provided preschoolers with delightful play opportunities through innovative designs that challenge creativity in young kids. Melissa and Doug proudly promote play in the preschool years through products that successfully engage children in playful activities. We love Melissa and Doug products and use their highly crafted items in our classroom at home on … [Read more...] about Thinking Beyond the {Pizza Party} Box in Preschool – Best Christmas Toys from @MelissaAndDoug