Finger painting fun by Carol Brooke
There’s something quite intriguing about feeling paint on your fingers as you spread it onto your canvas. Do it yourself and try not to smile.
There’s something quite intriguing about feeling paint on your fingers as you spread it onto your canvas. Do it yourself and try not to smile.
I just love apples and the beginning of a new school year gives me every excuse I can to have fun making and learning about
A colorful result from this fun roller pin creative art preschool activity!
Tissue paper is such a wonderful product to work with in preschool. The bright colors that are available lend to wonderful opportunities for exploring art.
I almost did not write about this activity because, quite frankly, it wasn’t all that great! But – I decided that it was important to
I had forgotten about this familiar “thumbs-up” game until I walked in this classroom the other day and saw it in action! To play this
Each school year, I like to create a name book for my preschool students to use. I put them together with all kinds of materials
In my years of classroom experience, I have found that the more I encourage children to take care of their own property the more responsive
This little handwriting book is simple to put together and keep on hand to help children practice their handwriting skills. The cover of the book
This may just look like an empty blue ice tray but if you stop and think about how it can be used to promote fine
There is just something special about taking a child’s artwork and adding a simple frame. It makes simple art look like fine art. I know
Try these ideas for engaging preschoolers in story time!
One of the best parts of going to the Indiana State Fair is a tasty piece of corn on the cob. For this activity, the
Living in farm country, we learn lots about vegetables that grow in the garden. Where possible, I try to bring in vegetables from the garden
Clara has a mommy… Clara has a daddy… Clara has a grandma and a great grandma… Clara has a grandpa… Clara has a family! Photos
I am linking up with…. Babbling Abby: for the Teacher Must-Haves! A Beautiful Mess and Five Minutes for Mom:Â Â for Wordless Wednesdays! What are your ‘must-haves’?
This week the children have been making all kinds of animals and vegetables that can be found at the Indiana State Fair. Â Where it is
The children have been creating all summer and the teachers have been saving a selection of each child’s art for an end of the summer
Exploring the book Elmer the Elephant and a fun idea for painting your own patchwork elephant!
Part of play is working together to clean up…. First we play… And when we are done, we work together… To scoop up our toys…
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