I have a secret to share with you. We love science. Okay, so that’s not really a big secret given how many hands-on science activities we’ve jumped into over the years. If you’re science lovers like we are, you’ve got to check out these awesome summer science experiments. More than 50 to choose from, soKeep Reading
Awesomely Messy Play Ideas for Kids to Try this Summer
Summer is here! I seriously love teaching preschool, I do. But I’m also rather fond of summer’s lack of alarm clocks, its simpler schedule, and the fact that I get more time with my kiddo. Of course, summer sometimes brings a case of “I’m bored” from children of all ages. That’s where these awesome messy play ideasKeep Reading
Painting a Car is a Super Fun Summer Art Project to Try with the Kids
I’ll admit it, I’m pretty blessed. I work with amazing colleagues, kiddos, and families. I get to teach in a way that aligns with my educational philosophy, and I get to do super fun activities with the kiddos. Like this amazingly fun summer art project that we set up during one of last year’s summer camps.Keep Reading
10 Preschool Summer Activities All About Coconuts
Coconuts make me think of tropical beaches and lazy summer days. As spring is coming to a close, here are some coconutty preschool summer activities to try with the kids! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s SUMMER Pinterest board? Coconut-Themed Preschool Summer Activities Make some taste-safe coconut cloud dough with the kids! It’s perfect for older kiddos, preschoolers,Keep Reading
15 Summer Art Projects to Try Outside
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 almost here, I thought it would be a good time to share some super fun summer art projects the kiddos can try outside. Ok,Keep Reading
10 Summer Snacks for Kids to Make
My preschool year is coming to an end, and Engineer’s almost done too. Which means SUMMER is upon us! To welcome the season, I put together a list of fun summer snacks the kiddos (and their parents!) could enjoy. delightful summer snacks for kids S’mores on a stick | Fun-A-Day! My son loves making s’moresKeep Reading
Coconut Five Senses Activity
We’ve had a ton of coconutty fun at home this summer, so we thought we’d bring the fun to school. The preschool campers had a blast exploring coconuts with a super simple five senses activity. We did something similar at summer camp last year, with great success as well. Five senses activity to explore coconuts To startKeep Reading
Frozen Fairy Tale Science for Preschoolers
It’s no surprise that we love simple science for preschoolers and school-aged kiddos around here! Chemical reactions that fizz and foam are among our favorites. At a recent preschool summer camp, I put together a Frozen-inspired science experiment for the children. It was a hit with the preschoolers, the school-aged assistants, and the teachers! AmazonKeep Reading
7 Coconut Books for the Kiddos
We’ve been having a little too much fun with coconuts recently. While the kiddos don’t seem to enjoy the taste like I do, they love all of our coconut activities.In keeping with our coconutty fun, I thought a list of coconut books would be in order. coconut books to read with the kids Amazon linksKeep Reading
Coconut Eruptions – A Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment
Regular readers of Fun-A-Day know we love the traditional baking soda and vinegar experiment! Engineer, the preschool kiddos, and I also love changing that experiment up in a variety of ways! Today’s concoction was dubbed “super foamy and really bubbly erupting coconuts with funny cups”. Obviously, that’s the name Snoopy, Engineer, and Little Hurricane created together! coconutty baking sodaKeep Reading
