Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is one of our family's favorite books. We own multiple copies and every single one is well-worn because we've read them so many times. It's cute and catchy story and great for young readers. This simple brown bear puppet craft is the perfect compliment to the story and easy enough for younger ones to help make. Brown Bear Puppet Craft brown construction paper (we used … [Read more...]
Apple Lacing Fine Motor Busy Bag
The reason you see fine motor activities all over the internet for preschoolers is that developing these skills is so important. They're the foundation for the formal skills of writing and tying shoes, but also are used for building, playing, creating, cooking and more. Giving kids opportunities to practice and develop their fine motor skills--like with this apple lacing busy bag--increases their confidence and ability to engage in their … [Read more...]
Fruit Slices File Folder Game
Keeping kids happily entertained while you get something done is such a lifesaver when you are a parent or teacher of young kids. A file folder game or a busy bag is an independent activity for kids that you prep once for them to do again and again. They can be a great way for kids to practice new skills, while you get to go to the bathroom in peace! If your kids love to learn and play with file folder games (or if you need a simple one to … [Read more...]
How to Make Ice Paint
Ice paint is so easy to make and lots of fun! It's a great summer STEAM activity for kids--a colorful way to keep cool on a sunny day while learning about cause and effect and the properties of ice. Don't be nervous about the mess. It's so simple to clean up if you do it outside, the watered down paint rinses away easily! How to Make Ice Paint tempera paint water ice cube or other tray sticks (optional) glitter … [Read more...]
Watermelon Slime Recipe for Kids
Slime is such a fun sensory experience for kids. My kids have been especially loving scented slime lately so we decided to make a scented watermelon slime recipe! This slime recipe is perfect for summer or anytime you need a summertime pick me up! Watermelon Scented Slime Recipe 2 bottles of clear school glue 1 cup of liquid starch pink liquid watercolors watermelon Jell-O mix green pom poms (optional) bucket or bowl … [Read more...]
Get the Bugs Out Sensory Bin
Do your kids love to solve problems? Mine do! Give them a mission and they can't wait to figure out how to complete it. Challenge you kids to get the bugs out of this simple sensory bin and see how fast they rise to the challenge. It's a great way to keep them engaged and learning, especially this time of year when they start to see bugs everywhere. Bug Sensory Bin Supplies small plastic bin 2-3 bags of dry black beans small plastic … [Read more...]
Preschool Name Writing Activity
We have a preschool name writing activity that really pops! In fact some might say it's a popping good time...and very popular with the kids... Okay, enough with the puns, onto the fun! There is nothing more empowering as a young learner than learning your own name. It's one of the first words preschool kids learn to both recognize and write for good reason--it's both motivating and meaningful! But that doesn't mean it's easy. Kids have to put … [Read more...]
Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool
There's lots of simple learning to be had with this printable dinosaur pack for preschool (and kids in kindergarten)! I can't remember a time when dinosaurs or dinosaurs fossils would not be popular with kids, I mean they were a huge hit when I was growing up and they seem to be even more popular (and awesome) today! Printable Dinosaur Pack for Preschool This pack is great for rainy days when you can't go out and play and you want your kids … [Read more...]