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Snow Writing Tray for a Preschool Arctic Theme

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2 views of salt tray with text that reads arctic-themed snow writing tray

This snow writing tray is easy to set up and lets kids practice emerging writing skills. Plus, it’s perfect for an Arctic theme or as one of your winter activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids. I love that you need just a few materials for the snowy writing tray! In fact, you can make adjustmentsKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: #TeachECE, Arctic, Fine Motor, Winter

Pony Bead Christmas Tree Craft Using Kids’ Names

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Collage of images depicting process of making craft, final product, and text that reads 'Pony Bead Christmas Tree Name Craft.'

This pony bead Christmas tree craft will make the perfect Christmas keepsake to send home with students. Plus, they’ll love having their names as part of the ornament. Be sure to add it to your list of Christmas activities for preschoolers. Related: Christmas Tree Science Experiment I don’t know about you, but I love toKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy, Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, Fine Motor, Names

Beaded Candy Cane Ornament Craft Preschoolers Can Make

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a completed beaded candy cane name ornament hanging on a Christmas tree with the text, 'candy cane ornament craft'

This candy cane ornament craft is one of my favorite Christmas activities for preschoolers. My students love it every year! Make sure you add it to your list of preschool Christmas ornaments. Are you following Fun-A-Day on Pinterest? Related: Candy Cane Crafts In the craziness of the last week of school before Christmas break, IKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: candy cane activities, Christmas, Fine Motor, Names

DIY Beaded Wreath Craft With Children’s Names

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In-process and completed beaded wreath craft with text that reads name wreath preschool ornament.

This beaded wreath craft is just what you need when you’re planning your Christmas activities for preschoolers. The simple wreath craft is a sweet and simple gift kids can make their families around the holidays. Follow along for the simple instructions below. Preschoolers learn so much by doing a wide variety of activities . .Keep Reading

Filed Under: Preschool Arts and Crafts Tagged With: Christmas, Fine Motor, Names

Fall Cutting Strips and Tracing Printable

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Fall-themed printable strips for preschool with text that reads fall cutting and fine motor strips.

Use these fall cutting strips for scissor skills and fine motor practice in a variety of ways. I think they’re a great addition to your other fun fall activities for preschoolers. You can sign up to receive a copy of the fall strips in your inbox at the bottom of this post. Related: Free PreschoolKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: Fall, Fine Motor, Free Printable

Printable Halloween Tracing and Cutting Strips

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Mini erasers and dry erase markers with fine motor printables with text that reads Halloween tracing printables.

Young children can use these Halloween tracing strips to practice their fine motor skills in a variety of ways. What a great addition to the other Halloween activities for preschoolers you’ve got planned! You can grab your own set via the form at the bottom of this post. Related: Easy Halloween Activities Using Mini ErasersKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: Fine Motor, Free Printable, Halloween, Mini Erasers

Free Printable Easter Fine Motor and Cutting Strips

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collage of easter-themed cutting printables with mini erasers and text that reads free printable easter fine motor strips

The kids can give their little fingers a workout with these free printable Easter fine motor strips. Be sure to add them to your repertoire of Easter activities for toddlers and preschoolers. Related: Free Printable Bunny Shape Mats It’s so important to let young children explore a wide variety of fine motor activities. The pointKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: Easter, Fine Motor, Free Printable

Kids Love This Scented Fine Motor Pumpkin Activity for Preschool

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scented pumpkin activity for preschool kids

This scented fine motor pumpkin activity is one of our favorite preschool pumpkin activities! It’s super engaging and keeps the kids playing for hours. You can explore a wide variety of early learning skills with this pumpkin fine motor activity. There’s math, literacy, science, and more! Plus, you can make adjustments to the idea and incorporateKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Fall, Fine Motor, Halloween, Pumpkins

Pumpkin Geoboard STEM to Try this Fall

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Hands-on pumpkin math with a pumpkin geoboard - The kids always love this geoboard pumpkin STEM activity

Making a pumpkin geoboard is an amazing way to explore pumpkin STEM concepts with the kids. Be sure to add it to your preschool pumpkin activities this fall! These geoboard pumpkins turn the traditional geoboard concept into a three-dimensional math experience kids love getting their hands on! I love that the children can explore soKeep Reading

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Fall, Fine Motor, Halloween, Pumpkins

How to Set Up a Fun and Simple Christmas Engineering Activity

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Easy and fun Christmas engineering in preschool

This Christmas engineering activity was a huge hit with my preschoolers! And a Must-have on your list of Christmas activities for preschoolers. The Christmas engineering project is a simple, colorful activity for kids to get into during the hustle of the holidays. We had a blast as the kids planned and built with some funKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Christmas, Fine Motor, Glitter

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