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Lava Slime That’s Perfect for Lego Star Wars or Dinosaur Play

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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 Related: How to Make Slime with Kids My son and I originally made this molten lava slime years ago.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

Explore Color Words with a Free Printable Dinosaur Emergent Reader

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Read below about how to use a dinosaur emergent reader to teach kids color names and color words. Chances are, if you’re an early childhood educator (or a parent . . . or both!) you’ve been around kids who get really into dinosaurs. Not every kid gets obsessed with dinosaurs, but there are definitely someKeep Reading

Preschool Busy Bag Ideas for a Dinosaur Theme

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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

Frozen Dinosaur Excavation for Kids

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I have done this frozen dinosaur activity countless times with my students over the year!  My son and I have also excavated dinosaurs many times together.  It’s a classic activity that never fails to keep the kiddos engaged and excited about learning.  During one of our preschool summer camps, we even added a little “twist”!Keep Reading

Fall-themed printable strips for preschool with text that reads fall cutting and fine motor strips.
Collage of images which include rainbow corn on a cookie sheet, rainbow corn being poured into bottle, and completed rainbow corn sensory bottle. Text that reads "sensory bottle with rainbow popcorn kernels."
Colorful corn kernel collage with text that reads rainbow corn sensory bin.
Collage of images from activities which include pumpkin seed fall tree art, pumpkin seed name activity, pumpkin seed process art, pumpkin seed turkey, pumpkin seed slime, pumpkin seed Christmas tree art, and rainbow pumpkin seeds. Text that reads "the best pumpkin seed activities."
Collage of images which include ingredients for activity - plastic bottle, clear glue, mini jack-o-lanterns, and sequins, image of sequins inside bottle, and an image of sequins and mini jack-o-lanterns floating in a clear liquid inside the clear container. Text that reads "Halloween sensory bottle."
pinnable image showing popcorn in a jar with food coloring then the resulting colored popcorn with the text diy colored popcorn kernels
Mini erasers and dry erase markers with fine motor printables with text that reads Halloween tracing printables.
Collage of sticky art with text that reads Halloween contact paper art.
Collage of images that show glue being poured out, completed orange slime, and completed orange slime with the green foam beads being stretched, and text that reads "Halloween slime."

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