Children love to learn about the weather! When exploring Spring weather, children have many opportunities to explore with these 5 senses activities! Sight - Whats_the_Weather_Like Observe the weather outside each day! What is the weather outside TODAY? Look in the newspaper each day and at the weather map in the paper (the children can also visit http://www.weather.com.) Show the … [Read more...] about The 5 Senses Activities in Preschool: Exploring Spring Weather!
Preschool Patriotic Activities for President’s Day!
Basic Facts about Abraham Lincoln -Facts about Abe Print the Facts about Abe file (linked above) and read the text along with your children. Locate Springfield, Illinois on a map, globe, or online using Google Maps. Have the children locate where THEY live in relation to where Springfield, Illinois is - discuss the concepts of FAR and NEAR as you compare where Abraham Lincoln lived and where … [Read more...] about Preschool Patriotic Activities for President’s Day!
Valentine’s Math and Science Activities for Preschool!
Painted Cardboard Tube Heart Numbers Materials needed: Cardboard tubes (one tube for each student), clothespins, tempera paint, paint smocks or t-shirts to protect clothing, scissors, paintbrushes and trays, construction paper, markers, tape or poster putty, and counters (we used Valentine's M & M's in the picture.) Have the children paint the cardboard tubes with any color desired (our … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Math and Science Activities for Preschool!
Live today! The Heart Project eBook for the AHA!
During the month of February (2012) only, The Heart Project eBook will be available as our FREE gift when a $5.00 donation is made to the American Heart Association. There are over 100 heart-related craft projects (either done by kids or kid-friendly) that are perfect for Valentine's Day or any day! Over 70 bloggers have donated time, blog posts, projects, and pictures to The Heart Project . … [Read more...] about Live today! The Heart Project eBook for the AHA!
The Heart Project – gifts of love to benefit the AHA!
We are honored to be a part of a collaborative ebook fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Beginning the 1st of February, if you choose to make a $5.00 donation to the AHA, you will receive a copy of THE HEART PROJECT: an ebook that includes 100+ heart-themed projects, activities, and family-friendly ideas for crafts. We will provide the ebook and donation links here on Wednesday, 1 … [Read more...] about The Heart Project – gifts of love to benefit the AHA!
10 Groundhog Day Activities for Kids!
On Groundhog Day, February 2, many will look for Punxsutawney Phil to predict whether WINTER will stay around a while or not. If you are not familiar with the history and events surrounding Groundhog Day, check out the link for information on Punxsutawney Phil. For more groundhog pictures, sights, and sounds, visit Hoghaven on the web! Great blog post using Oreos with a free printable from: … [Read more...] about 10 Groundhog Day Activities for Kids!