Super simple learning ideas for kids!
Spiders do not have to be scary! In fact, they are one of my favorite fall themes in preschool. My preschoolers have always loved learning spider facts, and there are so many math and creative ideas and activities that can go along with a spider theme. Our spider web number play dough learning activity brings numbers and counting skills together with fine motor skills, and
One of my favorite things to do while at the beach is to watch the crabs scurry from hole to hole in the sand. It is like they are dancing as they try to make sure it is safe to move out of their protective hole. Crabs are interesting animals, and if your preschoolers are anything like the little kids at the beach, they love
There is something about cupcakes at Valentine’s Day that just make me so happy! I do not think I am a huge box of chocolates kind of person. Biting into unknown flavors of chocolates is not exactly my favorite thing. But a cupcake with chocolate frosting (yum!) and some decorative heart sprinkles is right up my alley for sure! This is why I am loving
There are so many ways for preschoolers to learn and play in a tray. Earlier this school year, we chatted about how to keep play in the tray for independent activities through email (want to join in the conversation?). Our new penguins in the snow fine motor tray is just another fun winter themed activity for toddlers and preschoolers to work on counting skills, fine
January is the time of year when it gets cold outside and if you are lucky, snow falls from the sky! The learning theme turns to snow, snowmen, ice…and all things cold. While there are so many in-depth, hands-on activities to add to your learning theme this month, don’t forget about the super simple activities that can be completed independently! Our fine motor snowflake craft
Super simple learning activities are needed when it comes to preschoolers and learning. And this is especially true in December! Our Christmas beads & jingle bell bracelet activity allows you to offer your preschoolers a reusable busy bag activity to practice hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, with the bonus of also creating a bracelet to bring home. You probably have the items needed for
Christmas Tree Magnet Ornaments Creating the Christmas trees is easy to do! I used a piece of felt that you can find at Walmart or a craft store to cut out a tree shape. We use these trees throughout December and January for different Christmas and winter activities. Gather as many jingle bells or magnetic plastic coins as you can find. Add a magnetic
Super simple learning activities that cover multiple leveled learners and can be set up in just minutes. Yes, please! The month of December in preschool flies by. Instead of adding more to your plate, set up your classroom in a way that you can enjoy your preschoolers throughout the month without the added stress. Our play dough Christmas tree activity easily incorporates fine motor and
We cannot get enough of super simple, super fun Christmas activities in preschool lately! There are so many activities that I see that I would love to try, but I just cannot get into activities that take too much input from the teacher’s end and not enough from the actual preschooler. Not to mention some of those activities take forever to plan and prep. Instead,
Fine Motor Teaching Tools for Preschoolers If you are one of the hundreds of teachers that use our Fine Motor Busy Bins in your classroom, you are going to want to check out the super simple, but so fun fine motor teaching tools for preschoolers below! You may be wondering if these supplies and manipulatives would still work for your classroom if you do not
