My students have been learning about insects and plants recently. As usual, they’ve jumped right into it with tons of questions and observations! Our preschool science center has seen a lot of activity during this time . . . even more than usual. Grab done-for-you insect theme and flower theme lesson plans for preschool OurKeep Reading
Fun and Educational Garden Activities for Kids
Spring weather has finally made an appearance here! Our preschool theme has changed with the warmer temperatures – we’re talking about insects and plants now. The garden activities for kids linked up at last week’s Share It Saturday have given me some great ideas to work with. I know my students are going to loveKeep Reading
Two Ways to Make Tissue Paper Stained Glass Art for Spring
Have you ever wondered how to make tissue paper stained glass art with your students? Here’s a look at two different ways you can try out this art technique. Related: Easy Coffee Filter Art Flowers This art was inspired by my first preschool classroom, which was in the basement of a church. The windows ofKeep Reading
Painting without Brushes – Using Grass Feathers
get the kids painting without brushes (using grass feathers) I am so excited to have Georgina from Craftulate guest posting today! She’s a British mama living in America. On Craftulate, she shares tons of great crafty ideas for the kiddos. Personally, I love reading about her toddler art ideas and fine motor activities. Today she’llKeep Reading
The Smelly Pumpkin Experiment – A Lesson in Decomposition
A Stinky Preschool Pumpkin Experiment Last October, my preschool class and I embarked on an almost year-long pumpkin experiment! If it weren’t for a freakishly rainy summer, I’m sure this experiment would have come to fruition. But, like I tell the kiddos, experiments help us learn even if they don’t turn out like we planned.Keep Reading
Flower Garden Crafts & Activities for Kids
Spring means it’s time to get outside even more than usual and enjoy the sunshine! For me, it’s also a fun time to plan a flowers and plants theme for my preschoolers. We’re having a having a “Dirt and Mud Day” soon, and the kids and I are super excited! It’s a fun, messy way toKeep Reading
