It is estimated that children from newborn age through seventeen years spend between 3% and 20% of the day playing, and all children play, with the exception of those who are severely deprived, malnourished, or severely disabled. There are so many benefits of play. But what exactly is play and why is it so important…
It’s A Zoo! A Counting and Graphing Game for Preschoolers
Ever met a preschooler who doesn’t enjoy learning about animals? Me neither! “It’s a Zoo” is an awesome counting and graphing game for preschoolers that’s sure to keep them asking questions about their favorite zoo animals, all while teaching valuable graphing skills! This is a perfect way to encourage your preschooler to collect information and look…
A Scooping and Pouring Activity That Teaches Patterns
Scooping and pouring for preschoolers is not a new idea in early childhood education but rather an old standby. Activities including scooping and pouring in a sensory bin are some of the most effective ways to develop certain practical life skills. But why not add a twist to the traditional scooping and pouring activities with scooping…
How the Brain Learns to Read
Eighty-six percent of Americans do it. Not all very well, but most do it every day. We do it without even realizing it. What is it, you ask? Read. Reading is a skill that every adult should have, and a skill that every child should be taught. However, learning to read is not always an easy process….
Teaching Preschoolers to Write Using Fine Motor Journals
Do you practice letter formation in preschool by offering letter tracing worksheets? It really is a common practice, but not the best for early education. (I’m not judging, I’ve been there, too). Teaching writing to preschoolers should seldom involve a worksheet of any kind. Reason being is that there are better ways to practice letter formation. More…
Cellophane Collages – Teaching Preschoolers about Light and Color
Cellophane collages are where process art meets science and then they go a-walking and meet sensory. But the best part of a project like cellophane collages is that it is such an ideal way to teach preschoolers about light and color. This is an amazing activity! I know, I just said it, and it’s so…
Name Practice Sheets for Preschoolers
Name recognition is one of the most important skills for preschoolers to learn. But just because a preschooler can identify their name doesn’t exactly mean they can spell it. These name practice sheets do both. They teach recognition and name spelling. This post has been recently updated and now includes a done for you printable…
35+ Awesome Snow Day Activities
Brrr! Baby, it is cold outside! We have been hit with an unusual amount of snow this year, which my preschoolers are adoring, but unfortunately that has meant several days of school closures, both my preschool and the district schools. My kids and I are starting to feel a little snowed in since temperatures have dropped…
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