Back to school FALL THEME GIVEAWAY with FRECKLES CRAFTS! In honor of our teachers, we are inviting you to enter our giveaway for: The complete FALL Thematic Unit, 2 complete Fall Crafts Kits by Freckles Crafts, and a 35.00 Starbucks card for a coffee or a caramel apple cider while you plan crafts and explore lesson plans! To enter: view information via Mommy Perks.The giveaway … [Read more...] about In honor of our teachers, a back to school GIVEAWAY!
Apples Theme Literacy and Math for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Apples and Oranges - AppleOrangeTallySheet Materials needed: One AppleOrangeTallySheet.pdf (linked above) for each child, 2 buckets or baskets large enough to hold several pieces of fruit, red and orange markers, a piece of string or tape for the “starting line,” and red apples/oranges (play or real fruit can be used.) Place all the red apples/oranges in one basket. Tape off a starting line … [Read more...] about Apples Theme Literacy and Math for Preschool and Kindergarten!
Teaching Kids Conservation Skills to Protect Tomorrow’s Resources!
The current state of the US economy provides a great "discussion" starter for parents who wish to teach their children conservation skills. The rush of immediate gratification has failed not only our Government, but our cities, communities, neighborhoods, and homes. Teaching our children how to responsibly use resources and materials TODAY, will help ensure a brighter future for tomorrow's … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids Conservation Skills to Protect Tomorrow’s Resources!
Fun Sunshine Crafts to make the Summer Last!
PAINTED HANDPRINT SUNSHINE Draw a large circle on a white sheet of paper. Make a DOT in the center of the page as a guide for the handprints. Invite the children to use a small paintbrush to paint the palm of one hand with washable tempera paint (our kids used orange and yellow.) Make handprints in a circle, turning the page to make the prints (younger children will need assistance). Let … [Read more...] about Fun Sunshine Crafts to make the Summer Last!
Dominoes and Dice for Math in Preschool & Kindergarten!
In the early days of preschool, we set out Dominoes simply for building and playing. Our preschoolers make train tracks, buildings, towers, etc., but they are also looking at and taking in DOTS and numbers as they play. Dominoes, Dice, and Dots are good ways to introduce mathematical concepts for young children! There are MANY ways to use dice and dominoes - below are a few suggestions to try … [Read more...] about Dominoes and Dice for Math in Preschool & Kindergarten!
Wordless Emotion Cards, Conflict Resolution Table, and Emotions Booklet 4 Kids!
Our classroom has had a lot of fun this month with storytelling and exploring different emotions. We made emotion cards SUNSHINE EMOTION CARDS for the children to set out at a conflict resolution table. We didn’t begin the project with the GOAL of storytelling/writing although, in the end, our conflict resolution table was a great literacy project. We made a table area where children could … [Read more...] about Wordless Emotion Cards, Conflict Resolution Table, and Emotions Booklet 4 Kids!