5 Little Pumpkins Craft for Kids Materials needed PER CHILD: Pumpkins - 5 orange pipe cleaners and 5 green Wikki Stix (green pipe cleaners can also be used), Gate - 6 craft sticks, liquid glue, brown paint, paintbrushes, paint smocks (or an old T-shirt to protect clothing), and paint cups/trays. Colored or plain construction paper can be used for mounting. Prior to the craft activity - … [Read more...] about 5 Little Pumpkins Craft, a Recipe, and Cookie Math for Preschool
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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
8 Patriotic Theme Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Stars and Stripes Math -Patriotic Stars Materials needed: One Patriotic Stars file (print to heavy paper and laminate for durability) OR purchase star tablecloth weights, red/white/blue paper squares or flag toothpicks, and a permanent or dry erase marker. We found the flag picks at a garage sale last summer and the table weights at our local dollar store. The tablecloth weights have a clip … [Read more...] about 8 Patriotic Theme Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Review – Magnetic Math Operations Activity Board by Lakeshore
Lakeshore Learning has long been the premier provider of educational products for kids. We recently had the opportunity to put the Magnetic Math Operations Activity Board to test in our own home classroom (with children ages 2-6). The magnetic operations board includes: *Wooden Activity Board *Magnetic Wand *20 Magnetic Numbered Circles *15 Double-sided Activity Cards (with answer … [Read more...] about Review – Magnetic Math Operations Activity Board by Lakeshore
Beach Theme Activities for Preschool!
Do you plan on visiting the beach with your preschoolers this summer? The beach offers a wide variety of fun and learning experiences for kids! Even if you don't live near one, the beach theme activities below will help your children explore, play, and learn! Sand Pail Math Activities - Blank Sand Pails Materials needed: One Blank Sand Pails Template (linked above) and assorted shells … [Read more...] about Beach Theme Activities for Preschool!