How to help children learn through play
On the second day of school, one of my Pre-K students asked me, “Mrs. Stewart, can I play over there?” He was pointing to the science center where there were [...]
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 [...]
Exploring the science behind clouds
Our Preschool class explored the science behind clouds through this engaging sensory process! The Book and the Activity Miss Kaylin introduced clouds by reading "Cloudette" by Tom Lichtenheld. You could [...]
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 [...]
How does music build STEM skills?
Songs, fingerplays, and movement activites are an important part of learning and development in young children! How does music teach STEM skills? Well before I go one step further, let's [...]
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 [...]
Making our own tiny seed pods
Making our own tiny seed pods was a fabulous exploration in science, nature, and sensory play! After reading the book "Plant the Tiny Seed" by Christie Matheson, Miss Lauren invited [...]
Winter science in preschool
While I prefer to stay inside by a cozy fireplace during the freezing cold days of winter, our students prefer to be outside digging up chunks of ice. So after zipping up [...]