Helping children along the path to reading and writing can be a bit daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! These early literacy activities are fun, engaging, AND help set a great foundation. Be sure to add them to your list of activities for preschoolers at home or school. Simple Early Literacy Activities All ofKeep Reading
Jello and Vinegar Experiment for Scented Science Fun
This Jello and vinegar experiment is an absolute blast to do with the kids! AND it can be done with just a few simple household items. Related: Easy Science Experiments for Kids We have been doing some form of this Jell-O science for . . . about 10 years now! Wow! My son has longKeep Reading
Monster Slime Recipe and Activities (That Aren’t Scary)
What a fun glitter monster slime activity for kids! Learn how to make slime with kids during a preschool monster theme, around Halloween, or just because! Related: Types of Slime from A to Z We love slime. We love glitter. Open-ended sensory play is on that list of things we love, too. Add in someKeep Reading
Shark Sensory Bottle to Make for an Ocean Theme or Shark Week
This shark sensory bottle is just perfect for your shark- and ocean-loving kids. You can make your own version a few different ways, and it would be a nice addition to a preschool ocean theme or summer camp. Related: Pirate Sensory Bottle I am a HUGE fan of sensory bottles. We’ve been making them atKeep Reading
Alphabet Songs for Preschool Kids to Sing and Dance Along To
Singing alphabet songs is an easy, and very fun, way to increase kids’ alphabetical awareness. You definitely want them on your list of ideas about how to teach the alphabet. Related: Sorting Magnetic Letters I am very partial to Dr. Jean, Jack Hartmann, and They Might Be Giants (among many other amazing artists). InKeep Reading
Messy Play Ideas at Home That Don’t Require Too Many Materials
You and the kids are definitely going to want to try these messy play ideas at home! They’re fun and easy to setup, without using too many supplies. I often share ideas for messy play in the classroom, but there’s nothing keeping you from bringing messy play home too! Messy play is any activity thatKeep Reading
Sunken Treasure Pirate Sensory Bottle Ideas for Kids
Read below about three ideas for making a pirate sensory bottle with kids. These bottles are perfect for a preschool pirate theme or a summer camp. Related: Children’s Books about Pirates These “sunken treasure” discovery bottles were first made when my son was still in preschool. We put them together during a pirate-themed summer campKeep Reading
50 Awesome Homemade Games for Kids to Play and Learn
Check out this huge collection of homemade games for kids. You’ll find fun learning games that cover math, literacy, logic, fine motor skills, and more. I’m a big believer in fun learning activities for kids. This ensures that the children are engaged and interested. And that engagement and interest helps the learning stick more inKeep Reading
Counting Flowers Book Free Printable for Preschool
This counting flowers book explores a variety of early literacy concepts while helping kids learn to count. Printable books are a wonderful way to teach children so many different early learning concepts. Related: Preschool Flower Theme Lesson Plan Pack As I mentioned above, printable books can be used to teach SO MANY skills – fromKeep Reading
Lava Slime That’s Perfect for Lego Star Wars or Dinosaur Play
This molten lava slime is perfect for all kinds of science and sensory play. We especially loved using it with Star Wars Lego characters and dinosaurs. How will YOU and the kids use it? Related: How to Make Slime with Kids My son and I originally made this molten lava slime years ago. Take aKeep Reading
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