St. Patrick's Day (or anyday!) Sensory Sound Sticks Materials needed: crafts sticks, scissors, ribbon or yarn, assorted items from home or the classroom that make different sounds (the children will need tape or liquid glue to adhere SOME items to the ribbons.) Have the children search around the house for small items that make different sounds. In the picture above, we used large jingle … [Read more...] about Sensory Sound Sticks and the Letter S
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Valentine’s Math and Science Activities for Preschool!
Painted Cardboard Tube Heart Numbers Materials needed: Cardboard tubes (one tube for each student), clothespins, tempera paint, paint smocks or t-shirts to protect clothing, scissors, paintbrushes and trays, construction paper, markers, tape or poster putty, and counters (we used Valentine's M & M's in the picture.) Have the children paint the cardboard tubes with any color desired (our … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Math and Science Activities for Preschool!
Extension Activities for “The Biggest Valentine Ever” by Steven Kroll
Our kids love "The Biggest Valentine Ever" by Steven Kroll. Below are several activities that we hope your children will enjoy after reading the book! Valentine Mouse Craft - The Biggest Valentine Ever Material needed: One pdf file (linked above) for each child, crayons/markers, glue sticks, scissors, and assorted Valentine's stickers/decorations. Print the file (linked above) on heavy … [Read more...] about Extension Activities for “The Biggest Valentine Ever” by Steven Kroll
5 Little Hearts Powerpoint, Play Dough Mat, and Counting for Preschool!
The Powerpoint show to the tune "5 Little Ducks" can be used with any of the activities below: 5 Little Heart Play Dough Mats - 5 Little Hearts Play Dough Mat Material needed: Red commercial or homemade Play Dough - recipe below, small heart cookie cutters (or the children can mold with their fingers), and one 5 Little Hearts Play Dough Mat (linked above) for each child. Have the children … [Read more...] about 5 Little Hearts Powerpoint, Play Dough Mat, and Counting for Preschool!
Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschool: Food Craft, Math, and Friendship Bracelets!
Valentine's Marshmallow Pops Food Craft for Kids Materials needed: White or strawberry large marshmallows, craft sticks or straws, white chocolate bark, waxed paper, and assorted Valentine's cookie decorations. Have the children poke craft sticks or straws into the large marshmallows and set aside. Melt the white chocolate bark according to package instructions (adult only). Dip the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschool: Food Craft, Math, and Friendship Bracelets!
Snowman Crafts for Creative Learning with Mixed Age Groups!
Marshmallow Print Snowmen Craft - Snowman Features 2 Materials needed: White tempera paint, large marshmallows, paint trays or paper plates, Snowman Features (linked above), paint smocks or old T-shirts, scissors, and markers/crayons for letters or numbers (use dry erase markers if laminating the snowmen.) Let the children practice making circles with the marshmallows after dipping in the … [Read more...] about Snowman Crafts for Creative Learning with Mixed Age Groups!