Super simple learning ideas for kids!
Do you know any construction truck lovers? We sure do! My preschool classroom is full of them, and I have a couple of fans at home too. This super simpleconstruction zone sensory bin could not be easier to put together and you can adapt the materials around what you already have on hand. Rocks and construction trucks are always fun to play with! Affiliate links
My favorite time of the year would have to be summer. I wear flip flops year round here in the south and would prefer to be to be hot over cold for sure. I am actually in the middle of booking our summer beach condo with hopes that our summer vacation actually happens. And if it does, there will be lots of swimming in the
This never gets old. NEVER. My big kids at home are as intrigued as my preschoolers when it comes to this simple science activity. We have done different versions of this baking soda reaction experiment, but creating lava during our dinosaur theme may be the most creative to date. And my preschoolers went crazy for the imaginative play aspect that was involved! Affiliate links
Summer is on its way and there is nothing more fun than heading to the beach and playing in the sand! Preschoolers who are working on number recognition will enjoy matching up these shovels and sand bucket in our sand toys number puzzles. This set of free printable number puzzles will encourage number skills confidence, can be used as an independent learning center, and is
Avoid the bugs, sweat, and mess, and bring gardening inside! Put those gardening skills to use with our planting carrots sensory bin. Simple play ideas, especially sensory bins, are a great way to encourage independent play because there is no definite outcome expected. Your child gets to play and strengthen fine motor skills, and practice sorting and counting without needing step by step help from
Whether your child is into exploring the night sky, rocket ships, or even just “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” this activity is perfect to set up! Sticky walls are one of my favorite ways to play with toddlers and preschoolers. They take little time to set up, and you can use almost anything to stick and sometimes re-stick. So if you’re looking for a way to
We all know how it feels to be frustrated when our own child isn’t catching on to skills that seem simple (well to us anyway!). Activities that are super simple to set up, or just print out, can make these kind of frustrating times a little less stressful. Our Easter Egg Counting Printable Activity covers beginning counting and number skills as well as fine motor
I don’t remember the first time my older 2 kids used scissors, but I know that my youngest has been cutting since she was one year-old. Yes, one. And not just snipping the very ends of paper, but actually using scissors to cut paper up into pieces. So most parents are not handing their one year-old scissors and walking away to make dinner.
Sensory bottles can be used in so many different ways! One of my favorite ways to use sensory bottles in my preschool classroom is for discovery (like our 5 Little Pumpkins bottle) which leads to learning. Making this rainbow alphabet sensory bottle took no time, and can be used in to fit the needs of your child or classroom. Check out my tips below which
When I change out activities, manipulatives, and pretend play areas in my classroom, I am always looking to add in a couple of super simple activities that involve very little prep and can almost instantly become independent learning centers for my preschoolers. When I’m the only teacher in the classroom, this helps my classroom management too. And if you’ve ever tried to accomplish any small
