These easy messy play ideas prove that messy play doesn’t have to be complicated! Keep the messy play ideas in your back pocket for days when you need some inspiration but don’t have a lot of time or materials. While I enjoy playful invitations that take a little bit more to set up, I’m alsoKeep Reading
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7 HUGE Benefits of Messy Play
With all the messy play ideas I share here on Fun-A-Day, it’s no surprise when I’m asked about the benefits of messy play. And, since I love all things messy play, I am more than happy to chat about why it’s so important for kids! So I thought I’d put all of my reasons inKeep Reading
Gold Slime Recipe Yields Stunning Results
This gold slime recipe is one of my most favorite slimes to make with children! It’s easy to make, even if you don’t know a lot about how to make slime with kids. Related: St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers My son, my students, and I have been having a little too much fun withKeep Reading
The Best Preschool Learning Activities of 2014
Check out this list full of some of my favorite preschool learning activities. There’s something here for each of your preschool themes in this list! Happy New Year! Last year, I shared Fun-A-Day’s top preschool learning activities from 2013. I really enjoyed looking back and seeing which activities were favorites with my awesome readers (that’s you)! NowKeep 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
Messy Ice Play Activities for Kids
We LOVE messy play ideas around here, and these ice play activities certainly fit the bill. Check boxes for on sensory, art, and science concepts with these icy ideas. There are also math and literacy opportunities within some of the ice activities, too. Each of the ice messy play ideas shared below start with theKeep Reading
Dinosaur Play Dough Mats Free Printable
The dinosaur play dough mats will give your students an opportunity to strengthen their little fingers as they create models of their favorite prehistoric reptiles. It’s the perfect addition to your epic list of dinosaur activities for kids. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post to get your very own copy ofKeep Reading
Simple Dinosaur Sensory Bin with Cloud Dough
This is a super simple dinosaur sensory bin your little paleontologists will love. Hours of fun with just a few ingredients is a win-win to me! Related: Free Dinosaur Preschool Printables Dinosaurs are something most early childhood educators and parents become well-versed in at some point, right? While my son never went through a dinosaurKeep Reading
Superhero Slime Science and Sensory Play
Make this fun and easy superhero slime with your superhero fans today! This would be a great way to learn how to make slime with kids who can’t get enough of those caped crusaders. Related: Types of Slime from A to Z If you’re a regular reader of Fun-A-Day, you already know I enjoy aKeep Reading
Zebra Slime That’s Perfect for a Zoo Theme
Black and white slime combine together to make magical zebra slime! It’s perfect for any animal lover or during a zoo theme. It’s super easy to make, even if you are a little unsure about how to make slime with kids. Making slime is a science experiment and playing with it is a sensory activity.Keep Reading