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Apple ABCs: Free Printable Fine Motor Cards

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apple alphabet cards with real apple images and text that reads apple abcs

Fall is almost upon us, which mean apple season will be here soon. If you love teaching a preschool apple theme, these printable apple ABCs will be the perfect addition to your plans. Related: Free Preschool Printables I don’t know about you, but I rather enjoy a good apple. Some people think they’re the mostKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: Alphabet, Apples, Free Printable

Preschool Schedule: How to Plan for a Half Day Pre-K Classroom

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cartoon image of kids in a schoolhouse with text that reads half day preschool schedule

Having the right preschool schedule set up can make all the difference to your school year. There are a lot of factors to take into account when you’re planning your preschool day. So let’s jump in . . . Considerations for Your Pre-K Schedule As I mentioned above, there are multiple things to think aboutKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Childhood Classroom

How to Make Taste-Safe Play Sand with Just 2 Ingredients

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images of making homemade sand with text that reads play sand and beach small world

Don’t have any sand? Why not make this taste-safe play sand with the kids? Be sure to add it to your summer activities for preschoolers. We’ve been making this cloud dough “sand” for years and years at this point. It never fails to disappoint. Some refer to this recipe as edible play sand, but IKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning, Sensory Tagged With: Ocean, Pretend Play, Summer

Shark Activities the Kids are Absolutely Going to Love

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collage of shark ideas with text that reads shark activities

Summer is the perfect time for these shark activities! Incorporate them into your preschool ocean theme or just set them up as you see fit. Related: Summer Activities for Preschoolers Whether you have students who are enamored with sharks, or you and your family really get into Shark Week, you have to admit they areKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: Ocean, Share It Saturday, Summer

Ocean Sensory Bottle with Floating Seashells

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close up of a shell discovery bottle with text that reads ocean sensory bottle

Make an ocean sensory bottle with the kids this summer! It’s the perfect sensory activity for summer camps, a preschool ocean theme, or some at-home fun. Related: Pirate Sensory Bottle I think this summer discovery bottle would be fun after you’ve taken a trip to the beach, especially if you happen to have extra shellsKeep Reading

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Simple Early Literacy Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten Kids

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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

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: preschool at home

Jello and Vinegar Experiment for Scented Science Fun

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rainbow science with text that reads jello and vinegar experiment

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

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Jell-O

Monster Slime Recipe and Activities (That Aren’t Scary)

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blue slime with googly eyes and foam triangle teeth with text that reads monster slime

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

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Halloween, How to Make Slime, slime

Shark Sensory Bottle to Make for an Ocean Theme or Shark Week

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images of ocean discovery bottles with text that reads shark sensory bottle

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

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Ocean, Summer

Alphabet Songs for Preschool Kids to Sing and Dance Along To

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images of children and teachers singing and playing instruments with text that reads alphabet songs for preschool

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

Filed Under: Literacy, Music Tagged With: Alphabet, preschool songs

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  • Apple ABCs: Free Printable Fine Motor Cards
  • Preschool Schedule: How to Plan for a Half Day Pre-K Classroom
  • How to Make Taste-Safe Play Sand with Just 2 Ingredients
  • Shark Activities the Kids are Absolutely Going to Love
  • Ocean Sensory Bottle with Floating Seashells
apple alphabet cards with real apple images and text that reads apple abcs
cartoon image of kids in a schoolhouse with text that reads half day preschool schedule
images of making homemade sand with text that reads play sand and beach small world
collage of shark ideas with text that reads shark activities
close up of a shell discovery bottle with text that reads ocean sensory bottle
collage of preschool literacy ideas with text that reads early literacy activities
rainbow science with text that reads jello and vinegar experiment
blue slime with googly eyes and foam triangle teeth with text that reads monster slime
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