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You Need to Try These Top 10 Summer Science Experiments

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The Top 10 Summer Science Experiments for Kids

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

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30+ Fantastic Activities for a Preschool Ocean Theme

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Oh, how I love a good preschool ocean theme!  Of course, the following ideas would be wonderful for a kindergarten ocean theme, too!  Or adapt them for older children, as well!  This collection is broken down into categories so you can find exactly what you want- arts and crafts, sensory bins, science, play doughs, math, literacy,Keep Reading

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15+ Ideas that “Arrrr!” Fun for a Preschool Pirate Theme

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A preschool pirate theme is perfect for summer camps! Of course, every kiddo I know would love these pirate activities at any point during the year. Get Ready for a Preschool Pirate Theme, Me Hearties! Here are more than 15 ideas and activities for a preschool pirate theme. I’d love to hear about some ofKeep Reading

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Awesome Summer Messy Play Ideas for Kids to Get Into

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It is THE perfect time to break out the summer messy play ideas! Be sure to check out this huge list of messy play ideas for even more fun! Related: Spring Messy Play Ideas Summer is here! I seriously love teaching preschool, I do. But I’m also rather fond of summer’s lack of alarm clocks, itsKeep Reading

Filed Under: Art and Crafts, Sensory Tagged With: Summer

Painting a Car is a Super Fun Summer Art Project to Try with the Kids

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Collaborative, transient summer art project - paint the car

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

Filed Under: Art and Crafts Tagged With: Process Art, Summer

Summer Math That’s Perfect for a Preschool Ice Cream Theme

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The end of the school year is fast approaching. This means it’s time for final assessments, finishing up portfolios, and planning the end of year slideshow. It also means integrating summer-related ideas into the school day! With warmer weather upon us, some summer math with “ice cream” was called for. I may get commissions forKeep Reading

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10 Preschool Summer Activities All About Coconuts

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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

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15 Summer Art Projects to Try Outside

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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

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10 Summer Snacks for Kids to Make

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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’mores duringKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: Cooking, Summer

Coconut Five Senses Activity

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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

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