Rainy day inspiration in preschool
Thanks to a rainy day, we were inspired... We had our whole day planned out. From the book we read to each activity we set out on the tables, but [...]
Pressed flower art in pre-k
Our Pre-K class spent the week exploring, creating, and dissecting flowers. After reading, 'Rose's Garden' by Peter Reynolds, flowers really caught the children's and my attention. We used magnifying glasses [...]
Exploring the science behind clouds
Our Preschool class explored the science behind clouds through this engaging sensory process! Miss Kaylin introduced clouds by reading "Cloudette" by Tom Lichtenheld. You could also read "Little Cloud" by [...]
Planting beans in the science center
Our students love problem solving - especially through science experiments! One way we did that was seeing how long it took for our lima beans to sprout! To start things [...]
This holiday light box is so simple to make!
Holiday Light Box This DIY light box is super simple to make and SO fun to explore! To make the box I poked a few small holes around one side [...]
How to explore energy with energetic kids!
Discovering the power of very own energy! Our energetic students were surprised to find out that they have real energy flowing through their bodies. Although you can explore energy anytime [...]
Washing up apples in the water table!
Each year, we collect apples from an apple tree near where I live. Some of the apples have already fallen off the tree while others we pick off the tree. [...]
This DIY sand table stand worked great!
As I mentioned in my previous post, I am on a DIY roll with making different kinds of PVC stands for my classroom and this DIY sand table stand worked [...]
How does music build STEM skills?
How does music teach STEM skills? Well before I go one step further, let's be sure you know what STEM stands for. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, [...]
A crazy cool DIY water play stand
I spent about an hour at our local Home Depot store in the PVC pipe section trying to figure out how to make my own crazy cool DIY water play [...]