I like using number cards in preschool for so many math activities – from calendar time to sorting and patterning activities. They’re very versatile, and I like to change up the cards based on holidays or teaching themes. I put together some train number cards based on a favorite children’s book. They’re perfect for aKeep Reading
Llama Llama Red Pajama Day Snacks
This month’s Book Club Play Date is centered on the book Llama Llama Red Pajama. I’m sharing a few ideas for snacks inspired by the book. For this play date, I envisioned a pajama day with the kids – it’s something my son and I do sometimes, and we try to have one once a yearKeep Reading
Monster-Themed Halloween Matching Game Printable
October is a fun time to break out some monster fun in preschool. Here’s a simple monster-themed Halloween matching game kids of different levels can enjoy. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Halloween Pinterest board? Halloween Matching Game Printable These printable monster cards can be used a variety of ways, with kids of different ages. You couldKeep Reading
Stellaluna Activity – Night Sky Sensory Play
I’m all about reusing items from sensory bins, if at all possible. It keeps things affordable, shows kids creative thinking, and helps reduce waste. So this fun, batty Stellaluna activity has a few items from our Star Wars sensory bin. batty, sensory Stellaluna activity Affiliate links included in this post. Materials Stellaluna by Janell CannonKeep Reading
Farm Theme Preschool Snack | Haystacks
This month’s Book Club Play Date is focused on Big Red Barn, and I was charged with sharing a snack idea! When I was thinking about a farm theme preschool treat, I immediately thought of chocolate haystacks. They were a favorite of mine to “bake” as a kid, so I thought they’d be great toKeep Reading
Color Collage Art Project for Kids
Process art and open-ended crafts are such fun for kiddos, and I love that a lot of learning can be integrated into art projects. We recently made a color collage as part of our Book Club Play Dates series. In addition to being a fun piece of collaborative art, it worked on many early learningKeep Reading
Super Easy Rainbow Sensory Activity for Preschoolers
Here at Fun-A-Day, I write a lot about sensory activities for preschoolers. Kiddos can learn and practice so much as they participate in sensory play, and they LOVE getting into a good sensory bin! Here’s a simple sensory activity based on Karma Wilson’s book Bear Sees Colors. colorful sensory activity for preschoolers to explore Affiliate links areKeep Reading
Fun Art for Kids based on “Quick as a Cricket”
While we enjoy crafts around here, process art is by far where most of the kids’ creativity is focused on. During the preschool year, my students explore it almost every day. At home, we enjoy it quite a bit too! So for this month’s Book Club Play Date, I thought it’d be fun to shareKeep Reading
Preschool Busy Bag Ideas for a Dinosaur Theme
Need some busy bag ideas for a preschool dinosaur theme or a dino-loving kiddo? I have a few to share with you, along with some free printables to get you started. These busy bag ideas would be perfect in conjunction with this month’s Book Club Play Dates‘ book Dinosaurumpus! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s DINOSAUR THEME Pinterest board? dinosaurKeep Reading
Make Way for Ducklings Preschool Number Game
Have you ever read Make Way for Ducklings with your kiddos? I have found memories of reading it when I was younger, and then reading it again (and again and again!) now that I have a kiddo of my own. So I was pretty excited this book was chosen for the third Book Club PlayKeep Reading
