PLAYING TO LEARN WITH ROCKS in PRESCHOOL! Young kids love to be outside! Playing in nature is one of the best ways to encourage healthy development in preschoolers. With a little inspiration, parents and teachers can capture the child’s love of nature and promote playful learning with items commonly found in their own backyard or neighborhood. Gather some rocks, leaves, sticks, and a few … [Read more...] about Playing to Learn with ROCKS in Preschool!
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Healthy Food Habits in Preschool: Sorting and a Paper Plate Project
This week the #PlayfulPreschool Team is offering thematic activities centered around HEALTHY HABITS in preschool! Encouraging preschoolers to develop good food choices will help build a foundation for a lifetime of sensible eating. We hope your own children will enjoy the healthy foods activities to encourage good habits at school and at home! Healthy Food Habits for Preschoolers! Teaching … [Read more...] about Healthy Food Habits in Preschool: Sorting and a Paper Plate Project
Polar Bear Activities and Books for Preschool!
This week the #PlayfulPreschool Team is back with a POLAR ANIMALS THEME designed just for preschoolers! We hope your own kids enjoy playing to learn with us as we continue offering free resources for use at home or in the classroom! Polar Bear Math for Preschool! Disclosure: the post below contains affiliate links. For FULL disclosures, please see the ABOUT page near the top of this … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Activities and Books for Preschool!
Christmas Lights Activities for Preschool: Pony Bead Counting Sticks
Christmas Lights Activities for Preschool Christmas lights are awe inspiring for children and adults! For most families, taking walks or driving around the city to look at light displays has become a cherished Christmas tradition. This week the #playfulpreschool team is offering activities centered around LIGHTS for playful learning at home or in the classroom! Background information: In … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights Activities for Preschool: Pony Bead Counting Sticks
Reindeer Noses Playdough Math Mats for Preschool: 1-to-1 Correspondence
REINDEER THEME for PRESCHOOL! Each Wednesday throughout the school year, we will share activities centered around various topics of interest to preschoolers. This week, the #playfulpreschool blogging team has developed learning ideas with a REINDEER THEME! Please take a moment to browse all the wonderful activity suggestions that are linked below for your convenience! REINDEER NOSES PLAYDOUGH … [Read more...] about Reindeer Noses Playdough Math Mats for Preschool: 1-to-1 Correspondence
The Giving Tree – An Attitude of Gratitude in Preschool!
'Tis the season of gift giving, thankfulness, extra kindnesses, and appreciation for others. Helping preschoolers develop an "attitude of gratitude" begins early and at home. When adults MODEL (MODEL, MODEL) expressions of thankfulness and gratitude, children will naturally absorb and try to imitate all that they see and hear. Gratitude, when incorporated early, then becomes a natural DAILY … [Read more...] about The Giving Tree – An Attitude of Gratitude in Preschool!