February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dental hygiene is just as important an issue to teach children as washing their hands is. Our teeth are for life and dental health can play a major role in our overall health. Use these fun activities to promote good dental hygiene while having fun and practicing skills. Dental Hygiene Activities for Preschoolers! Disclosure: this post and … [Read more...] about Dental Hygiene Activities for Preschoolers
Painting Activities
Fall Trees Marbled Paint Resist Art Activity for Kids!
Fall Trees Marbled Paint Resist Art Activity for Kids! The colors of fall are here. The changing leaves on trees offer many opportunities for children to explore colors and color mixing in art. Why not make the creative process a sensory activity as well? Fall colors are the catalyst for these unique fall marbled and paint resist trees. Using shaving cream and fall inspired colors allows children … [Read more...] about Fall Trees Marbled Paint Resist Art Activity for Kids!
Make Your Mark eBook: Guiding Preschoolers through PLAY!
We are pleased to bring you, our valued readers, our newest collaborative eBook, Make Your Mark. The eBook brings you 30+ projects that will help your child develop a love of writing, creative storytelling, self-confidence, and compassion. Through play, art, language, and writing this book will help your child learn through play and make their mark on the world. MAKE YOUR MARK: New eBook to … [Read more...] about Make Your Mark eBook: Guiding Preschoolers through PLAY!
Mouse Paint: Learning About Colors in Preschool! #TeachECE
All throughout the school year, we will partner with The Early Childhood Education Team to bring you valuable playful learning activities based on a weekly theme. This week, you'll find resources to help your children learn about COLORS. Whether you teach at home, in the classroom, or in a childcare setting, we know your kids will enjoy the Mouse Paint Colors Activities for Playful … [Read more...] about Mouse Paint: Learning About Colors in Preschool! #TeachECE
Lavender Scented Sensory Paint and Lavender Pre-Writing in Preschool!
Lavender Scented Sensory Paint and Pre-Writing in Preschool! We are pleased to join the #PlayfulPreschool blogging team in offering Flowers-themed playful learning activities this week! Please be sure to check out more awesome activities that are linked at the bottom of this post! Lavender has long been thought to bring a calming and soothing effect to both adults and children. It would be … [Read more...] about Lavender Scented Sensory Paint and Lavender Pre-Writing in Preschool!
Non-Standard Painting Tools and Crafts for Preschool: Legos, Blocks, and More!
As in most classrooms, we have daily tasks that the children do. Once a week, all of our children transform themselves into "Classroom Clean-up Super Heroes." The children can choose what they wish to be and create accessories for the important task ahead (cardboard tube cuffs and leg bands are the current trend for "in style" super heroes.) As we work together to organize our classroom … [Read more...] about Non-Standard Painting Tools and Crafts for Preschool: Legos, Blocks, and More!