DIY chalk paint
Chalk paint is so simple to make and because it includes a little bit of chalk pounding, the process of making chalk paint is quite fun too.
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Chalk paint is so simple to make and because it includes a little bit of chalk pounding, the process of making chalk paint is quite fun too.
Getting preschool off to a positive start is all about the things my students CAN do in preschool. Since our preschool year hasn’t started yet, I pulled together a few posts that show some of the things we have done during our past I CAN weeks of preschool.
I rarely meet a preschool age child that doesn’t enjoy water play. Although any kind of water play ultimately leads to wet kids, the benefits of water play far outweigh the hassle of mopping up wet floors or changing out wet clothing…
Come and discover the Do’s and Don’ts of Read-Alouds gleaned from “The Read-Aloud Handbook” by Jim Trelease.
Jim Trelease gives us his perspective on two different types of interruptions that take place during the read-aloud experience.
Using puffy paint to draw sunflowers in preschool promotes the use of our fine motor skills!
You may think that driving a toy jeep around the drive-way and developing the skills to write or draw have no connection but my two-year-old grandson would demonstrate that there is a strong connection between the two…
To promote teamwork in a fun and inviting way, I like to come up with creative games or art activities that my students can do together.
This was our second year of implementing the “Star of the Week” in my classroom and all I can say is that I love, love, love the results of this process.
Asia from Fun at Home with Kids is sharing this amazing life size anatomy made from felt (along with the help of her adorable daughter). Stop by to read all about it!
This must be at the top of the my list of favorite days/activities we did in the preschool classroom last year. Stop by and see how we built our own neighborhood!
As part of our exploration of fish, the children created their own sparkly rainbow fish puzzles!
I gathered items that would be used in a fish aquarium a set them out as an invitation to play on the discovery table!
Exploring the world of fish though art and a favorite children’s book!
Come and see why real life experiences are an important part of the learning experience both at home and in the preschool classroom!
For a two year old, the discovery of colored glue (or any type of glue) is quite a big deal. Come and learn more about our discovery of glue!
The texture and the designs that can be made with bubble wrap is wonderful. Come and check out our printing with homemade bubble mitts.
Pendulum painting is something I thought my class would enjoy going outdoors to try so we set it up during one of our last weeks of school and gave it a go!
Exploring the concepts of up and down, in and out, with this fun little baby game!
Exploring shave cream sensory play with a two year old and understanding what is most important along the way…
Looking for summer time activities? Camp Mom Summer Activities Packet may be just what you need to fill up the rest of your summer with fun ideas!
While learning about the letter “P” we decided to explore with pizza! Pizza is an all-time favorite food for many preschoolers, and activities involving pizza
We want to share some ideas with you as you get ready to go back to school! As summer winds down and you prepare to
Cardboard yarn creations are a fun way to repurpose cardboard and build fine motor skills! This week, we decided to explore with yarn and enhance
Fourth of July is almost here! We have gathered some of our favorite ways to celebrate with young children. We love these ideas from fellow
Are your kids into bugs? We have some great ways to investigate bugs in your home or classroom. Our class really seems to be fascinated
Invitations to Draw are a wonderful way to spark creativity in young children! We are so excited to share with you the newest book by