The new FALL THEME is now available at The Preschool Toolbox! The Fall Thematic is divided into 3 sections: Trees and Leaves Pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns Halloween (non-scary) Below are samples from over 40 pages of activities to help your children explore, play, and learn about FALL! This is Jack - Use this action chant as part of the Pumpkin Emotions Activity and conflict … [Read more...] about New Fall Theme: Fall Leaves Song, Fall Sensory Tubs, Pumpkin “Emotions”
Dinosaur Theme: Sensory Dinosaur Egg Experiments in Preschool!
SENSORY DINOSAUR EGGS Fill 5 Eggs (we used plastic Easter Eggs) with objects that increasingly get heavier (we used a cotton ball, bouncy ball, miniature dinosaurs, magnet balls, and a rock.) Pass the eggs around so the children can feel the weight of all 5 eggs. Have the children then “hatch” the eggs and lay all objects out on a table. As the children pick the objects up and explore them, … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Theme: Sensory Dinosaur Egg Experiments in Preschool!
Mealtime Conversation Cards and Cooking Skills for Kids!
For many families, back to school time will mean a change in family routines: sports practices, games, clubs and meetings, music lessons, and homework all seem to work against finding time for family meals. While eating together everyday may not be possible, we encourage you to find time for family meals at least 3x per week. With a little family discussion, prioritizing, and assistance from … [Read more...] about Mealtime Conversation Cards and Cooking Skills for Kids!
Centers Help for Back to School!
We are busy preparing for the new school year as many of you are. We've ordered new classroom supplies, printed newsletters for parents, and are getting semester lesson plans in order. It's hard to believe that in less than a month, our children will arrive for a new school year! The first few days of school are often overwhelming for both teachers and children. Here are a few suggestions to … [Read more...] about Centers Help for Back to School!
Summer Crafts to “Beat the Heat!”
LOOKING FOR SOME EASY KID'S CRAFT ACTIVITIES? WE CAN HELP! Check out our THEMES for MANY other ideas for arts, crafts, literacy, math, science, large motor, and play! CEREAL RAINBOWS We used markers to draw arcs on construction paper. The children then used liquid school glue to put rainbow colored cereal around the arcs. Let the rainbows dry well before hanging or sending home! Extension: … [Read more...] about Summer Crafts to “Beat the Heat!”
Preschool Fine Motor Practice you can do at HOME!
Although many of our children are still enjoying the delights of summer, there are some skills that we can incorporate into our children's daily routines that will help as school time approaches! Strengthening Finger Muscles: There are many ways to help a child strengthen the small muscles that are necessary to begin writing. The following are just a FEW that children can do at home over … [Read more...] about Preschool Fine Motor Practice you can do at HOME!