If you live in the United States in the summer, there are few sports that can rival the excitement of baseball for kids! As we played at a local park last week, our kids found a baseball almost buried in the dirt. Some of the kids discussed if we should keep the ball or leave it. In the end, we chose to leave it in case another child should come back looking for it. On our walk back home, one … [Read more...] about What’s Inside a Baseball? – Summer Science Activity for Preschool!
The Wonder of the Solar System for Young Kids!
Many parents and teachers avoid presenting The Solar System to younger children as they feel the material is too complicated. Young children are amazed by the stars and the planets; they see the sun, the moon, and can view some planets in the night sky. By offering age appropriate learning and play activities, parents and teachers can plant tiny seeds of knowledge that will blossom as the … [Read more...] about The Wonder of the Solar System for Young Kids!
Patriotic Activities for Kids to Celebrate the 4th of July!
Children adore special celebrations! It is a time for family and friends to come together and create special memories. In the United States, we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July each year! Our children love learning with Patriotic Theme Activities in anticipation of the 4th of July! Below you will find suggestions to help make your celebrations special, too! Sensory … [Read more...] about Patriotic Activities for Kids to Celebrate the 4th of July!
{Sponsored} Summer Learning with Ice Cream Play and Wikki Stix!
As a reader of this blog, you are probably aware that The Preschool Toolbox Blog offers a Wikki Stix Thematic Unit. I have blogged about Wikki Stix products for 2+ years as our own kids use them daily for a variety of crafts and learning activities in our home classroom. Full disclosure: I am now a part of Wikki Stix promotional efforts through this blog and various social media platforms. I … [Read more...] about {Sponsored} Summer Learning with Ice Cream Play and Wikki Stix!
2 Last Minute (and EASY) Gifts for Kids to Make for DAD!
If you are looking for a few last minute ideas for your kids to give on Father's Day...S'more Bark and Tie Keychains are fun and easy to make! S'more Bark Ingredients: Miniature Marshmallows, Broken Grahams, and Chocolate Bark or Candy Coating Discs. Melt the chocolate according to package directions. Add miniature marshmallows and coarsely broken pieces of graham crackers to the chocolate. … [Read more...] about 2 Last Minute (and EASY) Gifts for Kids to Make for DAD!
Ocean Theme QR Code Matching Game for Kids!
Ocean Theme QR Code Scavenger Hunt - Ocean Theme QR Code Game The objective of this game is to familiarize young kids with using a mobile device to scan QR Codes to arrive at an online destination. iPhone/iPad QR scanner app by QR CODE CITY available for free download at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scan/id411206394?mt=8 For Android users, there is an app available by DROIDLA to download … [Read more...] about Ocean Theme QR Code Matching Game for Kids!