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I Spy Insect Sensory Bottle That’s Simple to Make

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collage of rice discovery bottle with text that reads insect sensory bottle

This insect sensory bottle is incredibly easy to make, and it’s sure to keep the kids engage as they play and learn. It’s perfect for your list of bug sensory bottles for kids! Related: Spring Activities for Preschoolers A lot of the sensory bottles we make are created using wet ingredients. Mostly because the kidsKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Insects, Sensory Bottles

Use These Printable Ladybug Letter Puzzles in a Sensory Bin

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Use printable ladybug letter puzzles in a simple ladybug sensory invitation

Explore early literacy skills with these printable ladybug letter puzzles! Even better, add them to a colorful ladybug sensory invitation. Did you know that ladybugs secrete a gross-tasting fluid from their legs to discourage predators (although I want to know how anyone knows that it tastes bad)? That’s just one of those fun facts thatKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy, Sensory Tagged With: Alphabet, Free Printable, Insects, Spring

Creepy Crawly Slime Recipe for Kids

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Dirt and worms slime recipe for kids

Looking for ideas for how to make slime with kids? I’ve got you covered! We first created this creepy crawly slime recipe for kids during summer camp, but it’s been made and used at home and in my classroom during the regular school year. So this mud, worm, and bugs slime recipe for kids is definitelyKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science, Sensory Tagged With: #playfulpreschool, #TeachECE, Insects, slime

Super Simple Insect Small World Play to Spark Kids’ Imaginations

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simple insect small world play

Small world play provides young children the chance to tell stories on a smaller scale. It allows them to explore their knowledge, extend a learning theme in the classroom or at home, and practice their language skills. Today, I’m sharing a super simple insect small world the kiddos can delve into! Related: Insect science activitiesKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science, Sensory Tagged With: Insects, small world

Crayon Resist Cupcake Liner Ladybug Craft

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This oh so very simple ladybug craft helps children explore science and art concepts. Be sure to check out the bottom of this post for more #PLAYfulpreschool ladybug ideas. They’re perfect for an insect theme or just because! cupcake liner ladybug craft for kids I may get commissions for purchases made through links in thisKeep Reading

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #playfulpreschool, #TeachECE, Insects

Insects and Plants in the Preschool Science Center

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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

Filed Under: Early Childhood Classroom, Early Learning Tagged With: Butterflies, Centers, Flowers & Plants, Insects

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