We do a lot of super simple learning activities in my classroom. Even if they’re very easy to set up, they are teaching the kiddos important skills. Once such activity revolved around preschool winter math, an activity I dubbed “counting snowballs!” an easy preschool winter math activity Materials Blue construction paper Basket of cotton ballsKeep Reading
Winter Hand Print Tree with Snowy Fingerprints
Every month, I use my students’ hands to create keepsake art. I then have the children tell me a story about the picture. We then work together to write the story, or I write their story for them. These are saved until the end of the year, when I create a preschool portfolio of theirKeep Reading
How to Make Colorful Popsicle Stick Snowflakes with Kids
Use these popsicle stick snowflakes to brighten up the classroom or the home! So easy to make and kids love them. Make Super Colorful Popsicle Stick Snowflakes December and January bring with a lot of blah weather. You know the kind — cloudy and dreary, when the sun seems to disappear for days. These superKeep Reading
Winter Fine Motor Play with Styrofoam “Snowballs”
It’s day 2 of the Winter Play Days, a series I’m co-hosting with Shaunna of Fantastic Fun and Learning, Rachael of Nothing If Not Intentional, Ann of My Nearest and Dearest, Chelsey of Buggy and Buddy, and Jessica of Play Trains! Today, I’m sharing an idea for winter fine motor play using Styrofoam “snowballs”. AffiliateKeep Reading
Super Simple Cookie Cutter Snowman Art Project for Kids
What a fun, and oh so easy, snowman art project to make with the kids! Cookie cutters are always fun to have on hand with kids! In the past, I’ve had children use the cookie cutters to stamp patterns and designs, make book covers, create wrapping paper, make bulletin board borders, and so much more.Keep Reading
Winter Pretend Play – Scooping Snowballs
My preschool kiddos had a blast with this super simple winter pretend play idea. It also served as a bit of sensory play and fine motor play. So easy to set up, but it really packed a punch! “snowy” winter pretend play What We Used Lots of cotton balls Glass containers Plastic scoops Kitchen tongsKeep Reading
DIY Snowman Kit – Book Inspired Family Fun
I’m excited to be collaborating with some of my fellow “All Things Kids” mamas this week — Leanna of All Done Monkey, Blayne of House of Burke, Heather of Crayon Box Chronicles, Jaime of Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails, Tina of Mamas Like Me, and Colleen of Sugar Aunts. Each day for the next seven days, we’ll bring activities and crafts based on winter books.Keep Reading
Snow What Fun – 15 Snow Themed Activities!
Engineer and I had a ton of fun celebrating the holidays with our family and friends. I hope all of you are having a great new year thus far! 🙂 It has been so very cold here recently, and we’re expecting snow next week . . . so I’m in a snowy frame of mind.Keep Reading
This Snowman Fingerprint Ornament is a Sweet Keepsake
This snowman fingerprint ornament is a sweet and simple gift kids can make themselves. Parents, grandparents, and other relatives are sure to love this preschool keepsake. How to Make a Snowman Fingerprint Ornament with Preschoolers Helping my students make their parents Christmas gifts is always fun. I love helping them create meaningful, sentimental presents. I’veKeep Reading
Super Easy Snow Play Idea – Snow Building Blocks
Looking for an easy snow play idea for the kids? Last week, we had snow on Friday (yet again), which led to school being canceled. Little Hurricane and Snoopy came over to play with Engineer for a bit that morning. We brought all sorts of “outdoor toys” into the snow with us — mixing bowls,Keep Reading
