Do you plan on visiting the beach with your preschoolers this summer? The beach offers a wide variety of fun and learning experiences for kids! Even if you don't live near one, the beach theme activities below will help your children explore, play, and learn! Sand Pail Math Activities - Blank Sand Pails Materials needed: One Blank Sand Pails Template (linked above) and assorted shells … [Read more...] about Beach Theme Activities for Preschool!
Zoo and Farm Animals for Preschool and Kindergarten!
We have been diligently writing mini-themes over the past month. Below are excerpts from LIFE ON THE FARM and ZOO ANIMALS. ANIMALS of all kinds are fascinating to children! We hope your children enjoy some of the activities over the summer! LIFE ON THE FARM Farm Animal Bingo - Farm-Animal-Bingo Materials needed: Farm Animal Bingo.pdf (linked above) Small chips or counters, or anything … [Read more...] about Zoo and Farm Animals for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Memorial Day Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Many will celebrate Memorial Day with friends and family to remember those that have fought and died for the United States of America! Below are a few activities to help introduce preschool and kindergarten children to one of the symbols of American Freedom: our FLAG. Patriotic Craft Stick Puzzles for Kids Materials needed: Large Craft Sticks, Red/White/Blue Paint, Paintbrushes, … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Painting Cakes, Candies, and Pies – Wayne Thiebaud for Young Kids!
Great Artists and Masterpieces are fun to present to young children. The key is to help children learn about the artists and artworks in a way that isn't all "lecture and listen." Art is meant to be hands-on; for children, the presentation of artists and art should be too! Wayne Thiebaud (pronounced "Tee-bo") Wayne Thiebaud was born in Mesa, Arizona on November 23, 1920 (show the children … [Read more...] about Painting Cakes, Candies, and Pies – Wayne Thiebaud for Young Kids!
Magnet Experiments and Games for Preschoolers!
Magnet Experiments and Games for Preschoolers! Disclosure: This post and others within the blog contain affiliate and/or distributor or sponsored content and links. Please see the our disclosures page for full information. Do you remember playing with Wooly Willy? Wooly Willy is a classic magnetic game where children (or adults) manipulate the metal fillings with a magnetic wand to give … [Read more...] about Magnet Experiments and Games for Preschoolers!
Memorial Day Activities for Young Kids!
Each year on the last Monday in May, we celebrate Memorial Day (a day to remember all the soldiers who have fought and died for the United States of America!) Young children may have fears associated with death and dying (especially if the subject has not been discussed at home). Keep the discussions about Memorial Day light and offer a celebration of the soldiers who have fought for us to live … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Activities for Young Kids!