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Alphabet Activities that Engage Young Kids as They Learn

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These alphabet activities are perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids as they begin to explore early literacy activities. Learning about letters is more than singing the alphabet song repeatedly (although that can be fun for a while!). It’s about hands-on activities, manipulating letters, and using them in real and meaningful ways. And this collection ofKeep Reading

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40+ Awesome Pumpkin Crafts for Preschoolers and Toddlers

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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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24 Sensory Bags for Engaging, Mess-Free Play

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Have you heard of sensory bags? They’re a great way to get sensory play to the kiddos with a lot less mess. They’re also great for younger children who are still mouthing things. We’ve done quite a few at home and some in preschool, too! If you’re looking for some engaging sensory bag ideas, check outKeep Reading

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Check Out 14 Amazing Catapults for Kids

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There’s just something fulfilling in sending an object hurtling through the air, don’t you agree? Well, even if you don’t, something tells me some of the kiddos you know would agree with me. Why not channel that interest into these amazing catapults for kids!? Ideas and Activities for Catapults for Kids In addition to beingKeep Reading

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10+ Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities

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This fun collection of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom activities centers on the well-loved book about letters climbing up a coconut tree. The illustrations are colorful, the text is fun and repetitive, and kids love it! Related: Alphabet Books for Preschoolers Must-Try Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities for Kids Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Sensory Bin | StirKeep Reading

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10+ Must-Try Ideas for a Preschool Garden Theme

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Are you looking for some new ideas to add to your list of spring activities for preschoolers? Try incorporating a garden theme into your lesson plans this year! A garden theme can include everything from flowers and crops to insects and pollinators. And the children can study early math skills, early literacy skills, art, sensoryKeep Reading

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15 Summer Art Projects to Try Outside

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Take the kids outside for some amazing summer art projects! Be sure to add them to your list of summer activities for preschoolers. I’m a firm believer that art can, and should, be taken outdoors throughout the year! Even something simple, like crayons and paper, takes on a different dimension when outside. Since summer’s almostKeep Reading

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Story Stones to Make for Playful Learning

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Story stones are one of the best tools to use for preschool literacy activities! Kids love rocks. There’s just something about the weight and feel of them that draws children in. Add some fun illustrations to those rocks and you have story stones! Check out some awesome story stone ideas below, then let me know whichKeep Reading

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Preschool Alphabet Fun Using Magnetic Letters

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Your students will enjoy the preschool alphabet fun using magnetic letters. These are great options for your list of early literacy activities! If you’re a regular Fun-A-Day reader, you know I am all about FUN and MEANINGFUL learning for kiddos. This mantra of mine applies to preschool alphabet activities, too, of course. Inspired by PKeep Reading

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Unique Borax Crystal Science Ideas for Kids

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Try out some unique borax crystal science ideas for kids this school year! This list is full of some super fun science activities for preschoolers. Peruse through the list and choose a few to try in your classroom! This week’s Share It Saturday features were inspired by Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails’ beautifulKeep Reading

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