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4 Cool Ways to Use Technology with Kids!

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There are so many ways to incorporate technology with kids into any of your preschool themes. There are full websites, apps, games, and more specifically dedicated to early education! I think these resources are taken for granted, and many of them are simply overlooked because of a lack of knowledge surrounding them. Today, I’ll beKeep Reading

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Encouragement for Moms – 10 Must-Reads for Rough Days

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I know that I mainly write about fun learning activities for the kiddos, and that’s definitely the main focus of Fun-A-Day!  Sometimes, though, I like to touch a little bit on being a parent. Today I want to share a few articles all about encouragement for moms. This post may be geared towards mamas, butKeep Reading

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Painting with Coconuts Process Art

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If you’re looking for a FUN idea to incorporate into your summer activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids, you have to trying painting with coconuts! Depending on where you live, coconuts might not be a common sight for your students. Which makes their inclusion in a coconut art project even more interesting for the kids.Keep Reading

Filed Under: Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Ocean, Process Art, Summer

Pretend Play and Sensory Activities with Grits

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I love trying new sensory activities with the kids. Today, we’ll show you some simple sensory activities using grits and a sensory or water table. Some of your students may be familiar with grits, but some may not. Kids get excited using novel materials in the classroom. They also LOVE to use familiar items inKeep Reading

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10+ Pirate Sensory Activities, Me Hearties!

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Sensory Pirate Activities for Kids

These pirate sensory activities are great for your preschool pirate theme. They’re sure to keep your little pirates engaged and learning. In addition to the sensory input, these pirate sensory ideas help your students practice important early learning skills. Math, science, and literacy concepts are just the beginning. Plus, you can easily add more toKeep Reading

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Whipped Cream Sensory Play for Kids

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These whipped cream sensory play ideas are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who need taste-safe activities. Be sure to check out the rest of my sensory play activities when you’re done here! If you have children who are a little too tempted to put items into their mouths, the Cool Whip sensory play fun canKeep Reading

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Traveling with a Child: A Sleeper Train Adventure!

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Planning activities for preschoolers at home is a breeze. But traveling with a child is certainly a little more stressful. Don’t worry though! If you get a little creative, keeping the children occupied and having fun (while learning) is possible! This summer, just as in years past, we took a trip to see family. However,Keep Reading

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40+ Summer Fun Activities with the Kiddos {Stress-Free Sunday #17}

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Your students are going to love this list of summer fun activities. Summer activities for preschoolers are SO much fun! I don’t know what it is, but everyone always seems to be happiest during those sunny summer months. And this list of preschool activities for the summertime is the ticket to an even more excitingKeep Reading

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Using Play Dough to Reinforce Early Literacy Skills {an e-Book Review}

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The best way to reinforce early literacy skills is with a variety of fun early literacy activities. And play dough makes everything fun! Below, you’ll find a variety of ways to use play dough as a tool to teach early literacy concepts to preschoolers. Be sure to let us know your favorites in the commentsKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: play dough

Colorful, Scented Jell-O Slime

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During today’s lesson on ‘how to make slime with kids,’ we will create an oobleck recipe. Inspired by a Dr. Seuss favorite, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, this slime is sure to be a hit with your preschoolers. On my recent trip to visit my sister and her family, my oldest nephew (Karate Kid) requested someKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science, Sensory Tagged With: Jell-O

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