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!
Preschool and Kindergarten Skills
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!
Preschool and Childcare Classroom Environmental Blog Hop
photo credit: YannGarPhoto (Where are the stats??) via photopin cc I Love Colors I have the privilege of blogging today with a wonderful group of homeschoolers, childcare providers, and classroom teachers who are bringing YOU a little environmental inspiration! Others always ask what curriculum and philosophy we use at home. My answer is that we use LOTS of inspiration and playful learning … [Read more...] about Preschool and Childcare Classroom Environmental Blog Hop
Apple Theme for #Preschool: Scented Playdough Pre-Writing Activity #PlayfulPreschool
Apples Theme for #PlayfulPreschool Fall offers many opportunities for playful learning in preschool. This fall (and throughout the school year) we will be combining forces with some of the best preschool bloggers to provide hands-on and playful activities designed JUST for YOUR kids! The #PlayfulPreschool blogging team is working diligently on a variety of learning experiences centered around … [Read more...] about Apple Theme for #Preschool: Scented Playdough Pre-Writing Activity #PlayfulPreschool
Dreamcatcher Crafts for Kids: No More Bad Dreams!
Kids are often afraid of the dark and sometimes have bad dreams. The Wikki Stix dreamcatcher craft for kids is a tangible way to help ease bedtime anxieties! Dreamcatchers are an ancient Chippewa tradition. Legend says that since dreams never end, the dreamcatcher will hold all bad dreams and release only the good ones. When hung over a child's bed at night, the dreamcatchers are a tangible … [Read more...] about Dreamcatcher Crafts for Kids: No More Bad Dreams!
Intuitive Math: Numbers – Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To in Preschool {Part Four}
This post is the fourth in a series on encouraging intuitive math skills in preschool children. If you would like to see the first post (Number Awareness and Recognition, 1-to-1 Correspondence, and Subitizing), you can view it here. Activities for 5 and 10 Frames can be printed here, and suggestions for introducing Part Part Whole can be seen here. There are 6 important number concepts that … [Read more...] about Intuitive Math: Numbers – Greater Than, Less Than, or Equal To in Preschool {Part Four}