This pirate science is perfect for your preschool pirate theme! We loved making these “exploding” treasure chests during many years of preschool summer camps. You’ll find free printable pirate number cards at the bottom of this post. Add them to your pirate science activity so little pirates can count all of their treasure. It was aKeep Reading
Here’s How to Make Gold Slime with Just 3 Ingredients
This gold slime recipe is one of my most favorite slimes to make with children! My son, my students, and I have been having a little too much fun with slime for years and years now! It’s incredibly engaging sensory play for the kiddos, along with being an interesting science activity. What about you? Do youKeep Reading
Turkey Sensory Bottle that is Fantastic for Thanksgiving
Learn how to make a turkey sensory bottle with the kids this Thanksgiving. Fun to make, and great to have on-hand when a calming moment is needed during the holidays. Related: Simple Thanksgiving Art with Pumpkin Seeds Glitter sensory jars are always a hit around here . . . whether it’s at home or inKeep Reading
Silver and Gold Glitter Sensory Bottles that Sparkle and Shine
These glitter sensory bottles were inspired by our silver and gold slime. That slime continues to be a favorite around here, and the silver and gold tones are just gorgeous. The kiddo and I decided to take the glittery silver-gold goodness and make it into discovery bottles for the new year. Although, really, these sensory jarsKeep Reading
Two Ideas for Making a Pumpkin Glitter Jar with Kids
Sensory jars are such fun to make with the kiddos. In addition to the entertainment value, a lot of early learning concepts can be taught with discovery bottles. Here are two pumpkin glitter jar ideas we recently came up with. They’re pretty simple, but we’re still rather fond of them. 2 pumpkin-themed glitter jar ideasKeep Reading
Make These Gorgeous Glitter Jars in a Rainbow of Colors
Glitter! That one word can strike fear in the hearts of glitter-phobes, while simultaneously bringing a smile to the faces of people like me. Where do you stand? Either way, these rainbow glitter jars are sure to be a hit. Enough glitter for lots of sparkle and shine, but it’s all in a sealed container! They wereKeep Reading
How to Make a Glitter Jar of Floating Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Below, you’ll find out everything you need to know about how to make a glitter jar with the kids this Valentine’s Day. Be sure to grab the free printable directions at the bottom of the post. I admit it, I love glitter. Glitter seems to be a very polarizing “subject” – you either love it orKeep Reading
How to Set Up a Fun and Simple Christmas Engineering Activity
This Christmas engineering activity was a huge hit with my preschoolers! It’s a simple, colorful engineering activity for kids to get into during the hustle of the holidays. We had a blast as the kids planned and built with some fun materials. Related: Engineering Activities for Kids Christmas Engineering Activity in Preschool We didn’t useKeep Reading
Starry Night Glitter Art for Kids
If you’re a regular reader of Fun-A-Day, or you know me in “real life”, you know I love glitter. I also love doing process art projects with my son and my students. This starry night glitter art combines the two, and it’s a lot of fun for the kiddos. Are you following my Arts &Keep Reading
Gorgeous Silver and Gold Homemade Slime Recipe for the New Year
Read below about how to make slime with the kids for New Year’s Day! The silver and gold homemade slime recipe yields a gorgeous, and fun, result. “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other gold.” I associate this song, along with Auld Lang Syne, with the New Year –Keep Reading
