Many parents and teachers avoid presenting The Solar System to younger children as they feel the material is too complicated. Young children are amazed by the stars and the planets; they see the sun, the moon, and can view some planets in the night sky. By offering age appropriate learning and play activities, parents and teachers can plant tiny seeds of knowledge that will blossom as the … [Read more...] about The Wonder of the Solar System for Young Kids!
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Patriotic Activities for Kids to Celebrate the 4th of July!
Children adore special celebrations! It is a time for family and friends to come together and create special memories. In the United States, we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July each year! Our children love learning with Patriotic Theme Activities in anticipation of the 4th of July! Below you will find suggestions to help make your celebrations special, too! Sensory … [Read more...] about Patriotic Activities for Kids to Celebrate the 4th of July!
{Sponsored} Summer Learning with Ice Cream Play and Wikki Stix!
As a reader of this blog, you are probably aware that The Preschool Toolbox Blog offers a Wikki Stix Thematic Unit. I have blogged about Wikki Stix products for 2+ years as our own kids use them daily for a variety of crafts and learning activities in our home classroom. Full disclosure: I am now a part of Wikki Stix promotional efforts through this blog and various social media platforms. I … [Read more...] about {Sponsored} Summer Learning with Ice Cream Play and Wikki Stix!
It’s Just a “Stone’s Throw Away” to Learning & Play the Nature Way!
Kids love to play outside! If you ask any of our children what their favorite part of the day is, hands-down it will be outside play time. Playing and learning with natural items can be a FUN part of outdoor play with a few simple ideas! It doesn't take children long to begin to develop their own ways of playing and learning with readily found items. Below you will find some ideas to get the … [Read more...] about It’s Just a “Stone’s Throw Away” to Learning & Play the Nature Way!
Stop the “Summer Slide” with Fun Beach Theme Activities for Preschool!
Children love to visit the BEACH! The activities offered below are wonderful extension lessons to do after a trip to the beach (or the chance to explore a beach theme if a visit to the beach is not possible.) The beach theme suggestions below are designed for children in Preschool or Kindergarten, but are adaptable for children of differing skill levels. Shara at Mommy Perks has some great … [Read more...] about Stop the “Summer Slide” with Fun Beach Theme Activities for Preschool!
13 Creative Ways to use Wikki Stix at Home or in the Classroom!
Wikki Stix are versatile and creative tools that will help young children learn new skills at home or in the classroom! 1). Use Wikki Stix as shoe laces on a tying frame. The Wikki Stix will hold the loops much better than a regular shoe lace! For tiny fingers, it is a great tool to enhance learning. 2) Use Wikki Stix to make tally marks. The Wikki Stix will help cement important … [Read more...] about 13 Creative Ways to use Wikki Stix at Home or in the Classroom!