Creating a class name book is a great option of preschool literacy activities that can be used to teach the alphabet. Learning about letters needs to be a hands-on, meaningful process for kids. And names are definitely meaningful to kids – they are their entire identity. And that’s why I love using a class alphabetKeep Reading
Working Together to Create a Classroom Community
As you begin planning your fall activities for preschoolers to start the new school year, it’s important to consider building a classroom community. It’s a a great way to help students make new friends and work together as a team. Even better, teachers, kids, AND families can work together to build community in the classroom (thusKeep Reading
Preschool Number Games | Rope & Shell Connect-the-Dots
There are so many ways to incorporate preschool number games into your list of math activities for preschoolers. They are a fun way to teach children early math concepts. Here’s super simple “connect-the-dots” math game that can be made with rope/twine and shells. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s MATH FOR KIDS Pinterest board? preschool number gamesKeep Reading
Nature Crafts for Kids | Beaded Sticks
Nature crafts for kids are one of the preschool art projects that are a hit year-round, both with my preschoolers and my son! Here’s a super easy idea that lets kids be creative while getting some fine motor practice in. beaded sticks – fun nature crafts for kids I may get commissions for purchases madeKeep Reading
Water Displacement Science Experiment for Kids
We love doing science experiments for kids around here. And adding water to any of our preschool science activities is always a hit! This super simple experiment focuses on teaching the concept of water displacement. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s SCIENCE FOR KIDDOS Pinterest board? easy and fun science experiment for kids I may get commissionsKeep Reading
10 Preschool Summer Activities All About Coconuts
Coconuts are a great tool to use in a variety of preschool summer activities. You can use them in so many different ways. They me think of tropical beaches and lazy summer days. As spring is coming to a close, here are some coconutty summer activities for preschoolers! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s SUMMER Pinterest board? Coconut-ThemedKeep Reading
Kid-Made Cupcake Liner Flowers
We recently had a ton of fun making cupcake liner flowers! They are a great addition to your list of spring activities for preschoolers. With just a few common household items, like cupcake liners and buttons, your preschoolers can create the cutest flower crafts! We have a variety of materials in our classroom art center,Keep Reading
Simple Pond Sensory Play Idea
Looking for an easy-peasy pond sensory play idea? Well look no further! Add the pond sensory play activity to the top of your list of spring activities for preschoolers. It came about when Engineer (who’s almost 8) and one of my pre-k kiddos (who’s 4) put their heads together. I love that the bin isKeep Reading
Crayon Resist Cupcake Liner Ladybug Craft
This oh so very simple ladybug craft helps children explore science and art concepts. The cupcake liner ladybug is one of my favorite preschool art projects for an insect theme! Be sure to check out the bottom of this post for more #PLAYfulpreschool ladybug ideas. cupcake liner ladybug craft for kids I may get commissionsKeep Reading
Teaching Word Families with Ping Pong Balls
Teaching word families to preschoolers is an important skill to work on when it comes to early literacy activities. Young children need hands-on activities to learn, and literacy is no exception. Using ping pong balls when teaching word families certainly allows the children to get their hands busy (and have lots of FUN)! It’s alsoKeep Reading