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Monster Slime Recipe and Activities (That Aren’t Scary)

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blue slime with googly eyes and foam triangle teeth with text that reads monster slime

What a fun glitter monster slime activity for kids! Learn how to make slime with kids during a preschool monster theme, around Halloween, or just because! Related: Types of Slime from A to Z We love slime. We love glitter. Open-ended sensory play is on that list of things we love, too. Add in someKeep Reading

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Free Printable Bat Emergent Reader for Preschoolers

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We love printable books around here, what about you? Here’s a free printable bat emergent reader that’s perfect for a preschool bat theme. You can grab your own bat book at the bottom of this post. Related: Halloween Activities for Preschoolers Printable Bat Book for Preschool I mentioned above that this printable book is greatKeep Reading

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15 Fun and Easy Halloween Activities Using Mini Erasers

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These easy Halloween activities pair perfectly with those themed mini erasers the kids love. You’re going to want to add the ideas to your list of Halloween activities for preschoolers. Pssst . . . there’s also a free printable for you at the very end of this post. Related: Everything You Need to Know AboutKeep Reading

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40+ Awesome Pumpkin Crafts for Preschoolers and Toddlers

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collage of pumpkin art with text that reads pumpkin crafts for preschoolers

October is the perfect time to break out the preschool pumpkin activities, right? These pumpkin crafts for preschoolers definitely need to be added to your list. Related: Playful Fall Activities for Preschoolers Materials You’ll Need for Pumpkin Crafts I love that some of the pumpkin art and crafts listed below use items already in yourKeep Reading

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Halloween Activities for Preschoolers to Enjoy this October

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If you’re looking for some fun and engaging Halloween activities for preschoolers, you’ve come to the right place! Be sure to bookmark or pin this page so you have it ready when you’re planning your preschool Halloween theme. Related: Playful Fall Activities for Preschoolers Planning for Your Preschool Halloween Theme It’s that time of yearKeep Reading

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Monster Counting Activity and Free Printable Monster Number Cards

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Slime Monster Counting Activity - Kids can work on counting, one-to-one correspondence, and more early math skills. Love the free printable

You need to add this slime monster counting activity to your list of Halloween activities for preschoolers. It’s easy to set up and a fun way to explore counting and one-to-one correspondence. Be sure to grab the printable monster number cards at the end of the post! Related: How to Make Slime With Kids PreschoolersKeep Reading

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Kids Love This Scented Fine Motor Pumpkin Activity for Preschool

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scented pumpkin activity for preschool kids

This scented pumpkin activity for preschool works on children’s fine motor skills while engaging their senses. It’s one of our favorite preschool pumpkin activities! Related: 60+ Fall Activities for Preschoolers My students consistently love our scented “tiny apples”, so I decided to create a pumpkin version. It’s always fun to build upon materials and ideas that reallyKeep Reading

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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

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Super Fun Halloween Science and Sensory Activities for Kids

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Halloween sensory and science activities for kids to try

Halloween is a wonderful time to delve into “spooky” science with the kids. Below are more than 25 Halloween science and sensory activities to try with the kids this month! They’re the perfect addition to all of your Halloween activities for preschoolers. Related: Easy Halloween Activities Using Mini Erasers Integrating science activities  and sensory activitiesKeep Reading

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Two Ideas for Making a Pumpkin Glitter Jar with Kids

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Pumpkin glitter jar ideas that are so fun

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. Be sure to add themKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Fall, Glitter, Halloween, Pumpkins, Sensory Bottles

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