Ah, fine motor skills — the very thing that keeps us up at night! As teachers, we are expected to magically create activities for our preschoolers that will develop hand-eye coordination while making it exciting. So how do you bridge the gap between preparing our students for kindergarten and doing
“We’re just going to look at the animals.” – Every parent’s last words before heading to the animal shelter and coming home with an adorable new pet. You just can’t resist those puppy dog eyes (at least we couldn’t). And that’s how we adopted Rusty. But there’s good news: there’s
Are you looking for the perfect book to captivate your little ones and get their imaginations running wild? We’ve rounded up an exciting lineup of 10 books about pets that’ll instantly fetch their attention – from silly fish tales to adventurous canine escapades. Whether your preschoolers are already animal lovers
They say a dog is man’s best friend, but I think any type of pet would be a toddler’s best friend! Our pet math activities for preschoolers have parrots, bunnies, dogs, cats, hamsters, and more to help reinforce those foundational math skills. Each activity is easy to prep, and the
“Pepper!” I yelled as I frantically chased our him down Dog Alley. Our old dog was a runner, and it was always a whirlwind of fur if he escaped unleashed. Luckily for you, chasing/running/screaming isn’t involved in these easy pet art activities for your preschoolers. They will only unleash creativity.
Are you looking for a way to get the wheels in your toddlers’ heads turning? Look no further than the world of transportation books! These fun reads offer plenty of educational entertainment and give kids a chance to explore things that go like planes, trains, and automobiles – oh my!
Prepare your little learners for take-off with this airport dramatic play. Each activity mimics the reality of airports and airplanes – complete with checking in, scanning your bags at security, in-flight entertainment, and ordering snacks. If you’re ready, buckle up and read more about our transportation dramatic play. This post
Things that move and little fingers that love to move go perfectly together during a transportation theme. Let your preschoolers explore different types of transportation while working on those fine motor skills. They’ll punch train tickets and build tunnels, bridges, roads, and ramps as they zoom to transportation activities preschool
Nothing “screams the theme” like artwork hanging in the halls made by the kiddos that are sitting right inside your classroom door. These transportation art activities will do just that! Cars, hot air balloons, airplanes, and sailboats represent various transportation types for these art activities. Each activity uses a different
Dr. Seuss said, “You’re off to great places!” But the question that every preschooler needs to know is how do we get there? Sure, toddlers know about cars and planes, but what about all the other things that go? These transportation math activities will get your tots exploring different types
As the days get cooler, it’s time to explore nature! This fall can be a fun and educational experience for your preschoolers. Let their curiosity run wild as they discover different science concepts using leaves – what colors do they come in? How many shapes are there? What happens when
Autumn is my favorite season. The leaves change color, the air turns cooler, and pumpkin-flavored everything starts appearing everywhere. There’s also something about the fall season that just feels so cozy and special. And what better way to celebrate autumn than by reading books about it? Here are 10 great
I am a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, now stay-at-home-mom to my two beautiful, charismatic girls, Addison and Aria.
I’ve created engaging preschool learning activities grouped into themes to make it easy for you to implement teaching with play with your little learners, too!
