Grab some toys, a few natural materials, and homemade milk carton houses to set up this winter small world play. Try it alongside your other winter activities for preschoolers. Small worlds give young children the chance to incorporate sensory exploration into their imaginative play. Through this type of play, kids can work on so manyKeep Reading
Forest Animal Play Dough Small World
Almost every child I know loves play dough! In addition to being great for strengthening hand muscles, it’s just fun to play with. It was the perfect “base” for a simple forest animal small world activity. Affiliate links included in this post. printable forest animal activity Activity goalsIn addition to having fun, this forest animalKeep Reading
Star Wars Play for an Outer Space Theme
My son adores Lego Star Wars, so we do a ton of creating and playing with them! In fact, my son helped me create this Star Wars sensory small world that’s perfect for an outer space theme (or just because)! He’s been into the Death Star, specifically, so that’s what our small world is centeredKeep Reading
Little Red Hen Small World Play
I love linking small world play with children’s books! Small worlds inherently combine language and sensory learning, and I like the added literacy component books can add. This Little Red Hen version encourages kiddos to retell the classic story, and they can also make up their own versions. Related: Little Red Hen Activities small worldKeep Reading
Super Simple Insect Small World Play to Spark Kids’ Imaginations
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! Easy Insect Small WorldKeep Reading