Castle activities for preschoolers are sure to inspire and engage your little engineers, both in and out of the preschool block center. There’s just something about castles that draw children in, right? Maybe it’s how they’re often referenced in fairy tales, or maybe it’s because castles are built quite different than the homes they know.Keep Reading
Make a Book of World Structures for Your Block Center
Kids love the block center. Be they preschoolers or kindergartners (or any age really!), there’s just something about that center that draws them in. I suppose I can understand where they’re coming from, as I know I’ve spent hours upon hours playing in the block center with students. Not to mention the time spent atKeep Reading
How to Stock and Organize the Preschool Block Center
Every year, there’s a group of kiddos who love building and creating in the preschool block center. Some years, the entire class is completely enamored with the area, and I don’t blame them. There’s a reason blocks have been a traditionally loved children’s toy! Take a Tour of the Preschool Block Center Every year, IKeep Reading
Preschool Science Activities with KORXX
It’s no secret that preschool science activities are a hit in my classroom – and for good reason! Preschool engineering activities are always jam-packed with tons of fun and learning! When I was offered a chance to review KORXX blocks, I knew we’d integrate some science into our play. As I predicted, the preschoolers jumpedKeep Reading
DIY “Frozen” Building Activities for Preschoolers
Building activities for preschoolers are always a huge hit! They’re a great option when it comes to engineering activities for preschoolers. Put a twist on traditional building fun with a Frozen-inspired wonderland. Okay, that might be overstating it a bit, but we did make into a place for the students to build “ice castles”. These Frozen-inspired building activitiesKeep Reading
Classic Building Toys for Kids that LAST
In the preschool classroom, building toys for kids can be used all year long and for any of the preschool themes you introduce to the kids. You’ll quickly learn which sets are made to last, and which sets aren’t so great. We use them at home too; and I have some advice when it comesKeep Reading
25+ Wooden Block Activities for Preschoolers
Add these block activities for preschoolers to your preschool schedule this year! All Things Kids is sharing back to school ideas today, and I’m happy to join in! Today, I wanted to focus on back-to-school from a teacher’s perspective. While thinking and planning for the new school year, I like to gather ideas for my classroom.Keep Reading
Extending Block Play in the Building Center
This year, my preschool students were SO into block play! Wooden blocks can be used for all of the preschool themes you can think of, making them a great option for centers. Every year I have children who adore playing in our building center, but this year’s kiddos went above and beyond. Every single childKeep Reading
Pet Small World Play in the Block Center
This pet small world play is perfect for your preschool block center. During our recent pet theme, my preschoolers showed a renewed interest in some small toy animals I had in the classroom. So, we decided to put them to use in the block center. I absolutely LOVE how the kiddos extended this activityKeep Reading
Work in Progress Sign Printable for the Classroom
This work in progress sign printable is perfect for saving the kids’ progress! I have several free preschool printables for you to check out, but this one is one of the most useful! Sometimes the kids want to save their incredible creations in the block center and this printable is a great way to preserveKeep Reading