Rachel Miller, Holly Homer, and Jamie Harrington of Kids Activities Blog and Quirky Momma bring the FUN of science explorations to everyday play in their newest book, the 101 coolest simple science experiments. The book comes complete with colorful photos and simple instructions that invite kids to use critical thinking skills, explore outcomes, and have FUN doing it! If you are a parent, … [Read more...] about The 101 Coolest Simple Science Experiments
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The Ultimate Guide to Scissor Skills in Preschool!
I am often asked by teachers and parents how to teach scissor skills to preschoolers. Young kids need plenty of practice with fine motor activities to develop the small muscles required for cutting. We introduce scissors to our 3's, but do not formally work on cutting skills until the 4th year. By the time most kids are four (reminder that not every child will develop at the same pace), they … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Scissor Skills in Preschool!
Spring STEM for Preschool: Flower Construction Challenge
If you are new to the #TeachECE Wednesday series, WELCOME! Each week we partner with other Early Childhood professionals to offer you, our valued readers, activities and suggestions centered around a weekly theme. This week we'll focus on SPRING STEM ideas to encourage your own kids at home or in the classroom! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities compel preschoolers to … [Read more...] about Spring STEM for Preschool: Flower Construction Challenge
Walkin’ In the Jungle Gross Motor and Sequencing for Preschool!
Welcome to the Wednesday #TeachECE series! Each week throughout the year, we partner with other early childhood professionals to offer tips, activities, and suggested play ideas for your own kids at home or in the classroom. Winter weather can be challenging for staff and students. We try to get our kids outside twice a day, but when the weather doesn't cooperate, indoor large motor games are … [Read more...] about Walkin’ In the Jungle Gross Motor and Sequencing for Preschool!
Mondrian-Inspired STEAM Playdough Challenge for Kids!
STEAM Education integrates the arts into STEM by recognizing that individual creative expression and quest for knowledge is an integral part the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! STEAM Education compels kids to use cross-disciplinary skills to gain new knowledge that they can apply to their everyday world. Come explore how integrated learning can be EXCITING and FUN … [Read more...] about Mondrian-Inspired STEAM Playdough Challenge for Kids!
Arctic Animals Preschool Science: Blubber and Ice Explorations!
For those of you who are new to the #TeachECE Wednesday activities, WELCOME! Each Wednesday throughout the year, we partner with the Early Childhood Educational Team to offer you, our valued readers, playful learning suggestions for use at home or in the classroom. This week's activities are centered around an ARCTIC TUNDRA theme. Come explore a simple science experiment with "blubber" and ice … [Read more...] about Arctic Animals Preschool Science: Blubber and Ice Explorations!