Children practice a variety of early literacy skills with this free The Mitten printable book. It’s one of The Mitten activities we’ve enjoyed doing over the years. You can grab your copy at the bottom of this post. Jan Brett is one of my favorite children’s authors. Of course, my students (and my son) likeKeep Reading
Name Snowman Preschool Craft Perfect for a Snowman Theme
Here’s how to set up a fun and meaningful winter activity for preschoolers using a name snowman. Be sure to grab your free printable version of this activity at the bottom of the post. Working with 4 and 5 year old children, I tend to use names a ton in my teaching. I find itKeep Reading
Free Printable Snowman Game that Teaches Kids About Numbers
This free printable snowman game is a fun and engaging way for kids to learn about early math skills during a kindergarten or preschool snowman theme. Related: Everything You Need to Know About Mini Erasers Printable Snowman Game for Preschool Creating a preschool theme around snowmen is always fun in the winter. Couple that themeKeep Reading
Simple Symmetry Snowflake Craft for Preschoolers
My preschoolers and I have been exploring snowflakes recently. Now that colder weather has finally hit our area, the kiddos are wondering when it’s going to snow. So it’s a high interest topic! With that knowledge, I set up an incredibly simple snowflake craft for the preschoolers. It turned out to be a major success, and what aKeep Reading
Easy Sensory Writing Tray for a Preschool Arctic Theme
This sensory writing tray is easy to set up and lets kids practice emerging writing skills. Plus, it’s perfect for a preschool arctic theme or a winter activity. Are you following my Winter Animals Theme Pinterest board? Related: Arctic Small World Sensory Play Arctic-Themed Sensory Writing Experience Winter tends to be a great time to explore snow,Keep Reading
Winter STEM Activity – Build a Snowflake
Snow seems to fascinate most children, and I must admit snowflakes themselves intrigue me. It hasn’t snowed here yet, but it surely will once winter is in full swing. In preparation for that, I have a winter stem activity to share that’s all about snowflakes! A simple, hands-on way to explore early science and mathKeep Reading
Christmas Science Experiments and Sensory Play
I like to start planning for special events ahead of time, so I gathered a variety of Christmas-themed ideas to share! There are over 25 Christmas science experiments and sensory activities for kids gathered below. Let me know which ones strike your fancy! Related: Christmas Five Senses Book Free Printable Christmas science experiments and sensoryKeep Reading
Preschool Letter Activities with Fine Motor ABC Snowmen
I’m always looking for fun and different preschool letter activities for my students. They enjoy learning about letters with activities that are engaging on many levels. Playing and learning go hand-in-hand, so it’s fun to come up with new ideas for the kiddos. I recently made fine motor letter snowmen, and they were a hit!Keep Reading
25 Snowball-Inspired Winter Activities for Kids
Does it snow during the winter where you live? My son and I love playing outside in the snow (as long as I don’t have to drive in it, I’m happy)! Here are some snowball-themed winter activities for kids to get you in the groove. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Winter Pinterest board? Snowball winter activitiesKeep Reading
How to Make Fake Snow with Flour for Winter Sensory Play
Here’s how to make fake snow that the kids can really get their hands into. Plus, it’s sparkly! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Winter Pinterest board? I’ve been promising my preschoolers some pretend snow for a couple of weeks now. With all of our Arctic animal play and learning, getting some “snow” in the classroom just madeKeep Reading
