Make your own corn sensory bin using homemade dyed corn kernels. The bin is perfect for a variety of themes throughout the year. Add it to your list of corn activities and crafts for kids. Related: Individual Sensory Bins After an experiment learning how to make colored popcorn kernels, the preschoolers and I found soKeep Reading
Super Fun and Engaging Scented Rainbow Science for Preschoolers
Below you’ll find out how to set up a scented rainbow science activity the kids will want to do again and again (and again!). You can teach the children about chemical reactions with just a few simple materials. Be sure to add this to your list of rainbow experiment ideas once you’re done. Related: St. Patrick’sKeep Reading
Rainbow Experiment Ideas Sure to Engage Your Preschoolers
Choose a fun and engaging rainbow experiment to try with your kids this spring. The only tough decision is determining which rainbow science activity to try first. Hands-on science is the name of the game in preschool and kindergarten. Young children love exploring their world with all of their senses, and this definitely helps themKeep Reading
Fun and Engaging St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschool
Here are 15+ St. Patrick’s Day activities for preschool kids to learn and explore with. Literacy, math, STEM, and more early learning activities for a St. Patrick’s Day the preschoolers are sure to love. Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your preschoolers, or is it a holiday you’d rather skip? I know not allKeep Reading
Make These Gorgeous Glitter Jars in a Rainbow of Colors
These rainbow glitter jars are sure to be a hit, whether you love or hate glitter. Read below how to make them. 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? Related: Rainbow Experiment Ideas forKeep Reading
Rainbow Math with a DIY Abacus
I’m gearing up for next month with some rainbow activities for St. Patrick’s Day and spring! Kicking things off is this DIY abacus that’s perfect for rainbow math and fine motor skills. I love that I was able to put it together with a variety of materials we already had on-hand. Related: Color Sorting MatsKeep Reading
Color Collage Art Project for Kids
Process art and open-ended crafts are such fun for kiddos, and I love that a lot of learning can be integrated into art projects. We recently made a color collage as part of our Book Club Play Dates series. In addition to being a fun piece of collaborative art, it worked on many early learningKeep Reading
Book-Inspired Rainbow Sensory Bin for Kids
Here at Fun-A-Day, I write a lot about sensory activities for preschoolers. Kiddos can learn and practice so much as they participate in sensory play, and they LOVE getting into a good sensory bin! Here’s a simple sensory activity based on Karma Wilson’s book Bear Sees Colors. colorful sensory activity for preschoolers to explore Affiliate links areKeep Reading
Mixed Up Chameleon Activity That’s Perfect for Your Preschool Art Center
Are you a fan of Eric Carle’s The Mixed-Up Chameleon? This mixed up chameleon activity would be a great way to follow up a class reading of the book. Related: Rainbow Science Experiment Ideas My preschoolers have been enjoying a reptile theme recently. One of the fiction books we read during the theme was EricKeep Reading
Rainbow Art Puzzle for Kids
Today’s #PLAYfulpreschool theme is focused on puzzles. During a recent snow day, the kiddos and I created a really fun rainbow art puzzle. I love how it turned out, but more importantly I love the process we went through! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Kids’ Arts & Crafts Pinterest board? Related: Easy Art for Kids with DotKeep Reading
