Colors are one of the most fun preschool topics to explore! We came up with a simple snack and orange craft idea to teach preschoolers the color orange that is sure to make you smile. Orange Snack for Preschool oranges googly eyes edible food markers glue or glue dots Making healthy food fun is a great way to get kids excited about eating it. We turned our oranges into people and since we just decorated the skin they were still … [Read more...]
Snowflake Shape Kites
This is the season that the snow starts to fly! We love to fill our windows with tons of paper snowflakes each winter. These snowflake kites came about when we were making a bunch of paper snowflakes one day, and my Little Guy (age 3) said, "What if snowflakes were kites in the sky?" We thought about it and decided that miniature frozen kites would be pretty amazing. We decided to make a batch of our own! Of course, Mom had to add a learning … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Pre-Math Activity
Christmas activities are in full swing around here. Maybe you're looking for a fun activity for the kids to do one afternoon, or a learning activity that celebrates the Christmas season. This Christmas Tree Pre-Math Skills Activity is great for the preschool age set. Pre-math skills are important for preschoolers as they prepare for more complex math concepts down the road. This pre-math activity works on sequencing size and ordering from smallest … [Read more...]
Christmas Counting Busy Bag for Preschool
Have you discovered the awesomeness that is busy bags yet? They're self contained activities that kids can do all by themselves again and again. They made great quiet time activities and are perfect for when you're traveling or out to eat. Since Christmas is coming I thought it'd be fun to make a holly wreath preschool busy bag! This activity is perfect for preschoolers who are working on counting, number identification and one-to-one … [Read more...]
Apple Counting Busy Bag for Preschool
Looking for a fun way for your child to practice counting? Try a hands on apple counting busy bag! There is so much to love about busy bags--they are educational, engaging, and fit into a little package that can be taken on the go! This apple seed counting busy bag is perfect for preschool kids who are working on numbers, counting, and one-to-one correspondence. Once you put it together you can use it during quiet time, in a classroom center or … [Read more...]
Build an Apple Tree Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are such a fun way to learn and play. This apple tree sensory bin is perfect for talking about colors while exploring nature. We worked on building our own apple tree with pieces from nature. Apple Sensory Bin Idea: We started with a low tray and went on a walk around the yard, collecting sticks and little leaves. Snapping the twigs was such a fun activity for my Little Guy (age 5). That satisfying *snap* of the sticks was … [Read more...]
Strawberry Patch Counting Game
We LOVE playdough at my house! It is one of the most often played with sensory materials at my house. The kids are just happy to sit down with playdough and their playdough scissors. When I have time I love to find new and fun ways to let them explore with playdough. If we can add a little learning in there, all the better. That is what I did today. I set them up with a Strawberry Patch Counting Game. And if you know me, you know I made a fresh … [Read more...]
Entertain Your Toddler With Household Objects
Before I entered the world of blogging I would spend hours searching on the internet and in brochures for the latest toy that would entertain my little boy. I’d spend a small fortune on all singing and all dancing toys that promised to enhance my child’s development. I soon realised that the saying “the more a toy does, the less your child has to do” holds true. Typically toys require our children to sit and watch the toy perform which is … [Read more...]
