Ice Cream Tasting Experiment for Kids - Ice Cream Tasting Experiment Materials needed: Assorted flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sherbet, individual spoons for tasting, small cups, crayons or markers, a handkerchief or scarf (to use as a blindfold), and one recording sheet per child (linked in blue above). Print the recording sheet above for each of your children. One at a time, … [Read more...] about Ice Cream Science and Relay Game for Kids!
Review – Magnetic Math Operations Activity Board by Lakeshore
Lakeshore Learning has long been the premier provider of educational products for kids. We recently had the opportunity to put the Magnetic Math Operations Activity Board to test in our own home classroom (with children ages 2-6). The magnetic operations board includes: *Wooden Activity Board *Magnetic Wand *20 Magnetic Numbered Circles *15 Double-sided Activity Cards (with answer … [Read more...] about Review – Magnetic Math Operations Activity Board by Lakeshore
Ice Cream Cone Color Matching and Mini Booklets for Preschool!
Ice Cream Cone Color Matching - Color Cone Matching Materials needed: One Color Cone Matching pdf file (linked above) for each child or small group, a glue stick, and scissors (a permanent marker or dry erase marker can be used for the extension activities given below.) Print the file (linked above) to heavy paper and laminate for durability. Have the children cut out the cones, scoops, and … [Read more...] about Ice Cream Cone Color Matching and Mini Booklets for Preschool!
Ice Cream Theme Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
There are some things that just go together. For most children, summertime and ice cream make a delightful pair! We will devote the next several posts to an Ice Cream Theme for Preschool and Kindergarten. The ice cream activities are geared toward kids ages 2-7, but can be easily be adapted for children of differing skill levels. We hope you and your children enjoy them together! Introduction … [Read more...] about Ice Cream Theme Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month!
For parents and teachers of young children, the month of June offers an array of fresh produce to introduce to your children. Many kids shy away from unknown foods (especially vegetables that may not have a texture that appeals to them.) Some kids like cooked fruits and vegetables, but not raw ones. Other children must have their fruits and vegetables raw and..."not mushy!" It takes a little … [Read more...] about June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month!
Enter Lakeshore’s FB Photo Contest to have a chance at FIVE $1000.00 Gift Cards!
This is THE Summer photo contest that our readers will not want to miss! Lakeshore, the leader of innovative educational products of the highest quality for families and classrooms nationwide, is now holding a Facebook contest to promote Summer Learning! Lakeshore is asking for photo submissions of your children LEARNING THROUGH PLAY this Summer - anything that shows your children involved in … [Read more...] about Enter Lakeshore’s FB Photo Contest to have a chance at FIVE $1000.00 Gift Cards!