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January 1, 2018 By Nicole Franklin · 5 Comments

I Spy Love Sensory Bottle

My preschoolers love all kinds of sensory play!  We have used sensory bottles throughout the year, and up until now I think that my favorite would have been our 5 Little Pumpkins sensory bottle.  We must have recited that poem 18 bazillion times, and it never got old!  But now, between the super colorful hearts, and the surprises inside, I think I can predict that

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December 9, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 1 Comment

Christmas Tree Trimming Fine Motor Sensory Bin

Each year, we pack into the car to go pick out a Christmas tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. We always seem to pick the first one we see.  The tree trimming guys clean it up, give it a fresh cut, and load it on to the top of our car.  The best part about the whole experience for me is loading up on the free

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November 10, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 14 Comments

Dancing Jingle Bells Christmas Science

Science with kids is always so fun!  Adding simple science to our Christmas theme in preschool is going to be a great way to bring keep the few weeks before break from getting too full of must-get-these-things-done items and keep the time fun for my 3 year-olds. We use jingle bells at Christmas time for different things…many beyond jingling for music and decorations!   The

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August 22, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 3 Comments

Magnetic Apples Sensory Bin

I think that I am just as excited (if not more!) as my preschoolers when I introduce a new sensory bin in our classroom!  Even simple materials impress my 3 year-old preschoolers.  It’s nice that now a few weeks into the school year, they are able to try their best at waiting patiently to get their turn in our sensory play area.  Our magnetic apples

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July 6, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 3 Comments

Star Sensory Water Play for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Water play is a favorite activity in my own house and in my classroom.  It usually take minimal accessories and supplies and can be set up (and cleaned up!) in just minutes.  The weather is gorgeous, so most of our sensory bins, like our Star Sensory Water Play, are being played with outside at this time of year. But the nice thing about water play

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June 30, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 1 Comment

24 Awesome Ocean Activities for Kids

24 awesome OCEAN ACTIVITIES that include science, crafts, sensory play, play dough, fine motor and more for preschool & kindergarten!

We live so close to the ocean, so all of the under the sea and ocean activities that I come across seem extra fun to plan for my preschoolers!  I have put together the ultimate list of awesome ocean activities for preschool and kindergarten.  You can easily add these to your science area, craft time, sensory bin, and fine motor play area.  These ocean activities

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May 17, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 3 Comments

Ocean Name Recognition Sensory Bag

Ocean name recognition sensory bag encourages alphabet practice, letter recognition, and is perfect for an ocean theme in preschool!

Sensory bags are a great way for young children to explore, discover, and expand their sense of touch without getting messy like other forms of sensory play!  The textures, colors, and items inside the bags make them an inviting way to engage toddlers and preschoolers.  Our Ocean Name Recognition Sensory Bag is full of letter fish swimming around and will help little learners explore while

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April 10, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 17 Comments

Plastic Egg Magnetic Science In Preschool

My preschoolers love to explore with magnets!  Usually a surprise is involved when magnetic objects are attracted to our magnet wands, which is the best part.  To add a new dimension, we mixed plastic eggs with our magnet wands, and came up with a fun way to figure out which kinds of objects are magnetic and which are not.  The plastic egg magnetic science activity

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January 5, 2017 By Nicole Franklin · 4 Comments

Snowmen in a Snowstorm Sensory Bottle

Do you find yourself walking through the seasonal aisles at your favorite dollar spot needing to buy everything you see?  Well, I have a thing for mini erasers.  I cannot walk past without purchasing them.  The snowmen erasers that I found recently were no exception — they were too cute to pass by.  The erasers worked perfectly for our snowmen in a snowstorm sensory bottle too! Affiliate

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August 25, 2016 By Nicole Franklin · 1 Comment

Coffee Bean Sensory Bin

Back to school is one of my favorite times of the year!  With all of the excitement of meeting new students, teaching routines and procedures, and starting a brand new school year comes complete (yet exciting) exhaustion.  So back to school not only means a lot of fun, but also includes a lot of coffee!  To end my first week back with my preschoolers, I

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