Dinosaur Theme Preschool Sensory Bin Activity
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Dinosaur Theme Preschool Sensory Bin Activity

Dinosaurs have always been such a popular topic in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. It’s hard to imagine what life would have been like living with these gigantic and scary looking beasts. Maybe that’s why children, and adults, are so interested in them. The mystery of the creatures that used to be! Something children enjoy is…

Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Process Art for Preschoolers
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Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Process Art for Preschoolers

While they may not be a favorite of our furry, four legged friends, fireworks sure can be a joy to watch. The vibrant colors, the fizzling sounds, the grand finale! Watching fire works during a celebration can be a great experience for all ages, young and old. Our fireworks process art project brings the joy…

Summer Theme Preschool Sensory Bin Activity
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Summer Theme Preschool Sensory Bin Activity

When I was teaching in the classroom summer used to be my FAVORITE season out of the four. Yes, I enjoyed sitting on the beach, relaxing in my hammock, and finally finishing a book. Summer break from classes and the busy schedule at school was always welcomed with open arms. Sometimes the heat can be…

Ocean, Sand and Seashell Sensory Bin Activity
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Ocean, Sand and Seashell Sensory Bin Activity

What’s better than lounging on a beach with ocean waves lapping at your toes?! Possibly nothing. This beach sensory bin brings all the magic of the seaside into the classroom. It includes sand, shells, and crinkle paper but you can include any other other ocean-themed items you’d like in this preschool sensory bin. Children will…

Spring Sensory Bin Ideas for the Little Blue Truck Springtime Book
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Spring Sensory Bin Ideas for the Little Blue Truck Springtime Book

Sharing books with toddlers, preschoolers, and young learners is one of the most important things you can do. Pair that with a sensory activity for preschoolers and that is a double win! This sensory spring activity is designed to use with the book, “Little Blue Truck’s Springtime,” by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill Mcelmurry….

Easy Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe for Kids
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Easy Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe for Kids

How does glow in the dark even work? I’ve heard that question before from children, however I’m not even sure myself. Even though we have no idea how it works, we sure love glow in the dark ANYTHING at my house. My kids love wearing glow pajamas at night and having dance parties in their…

Ocean Animals Preschools Ice Excavation Activity
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Ocean Animals Preschools Ice Excavation Activity

Sensory experiences are an important component of early childhood learning. Children love hands-on activities that allow them to explore with their senses. Adults, however, are often reluctant to let kids paint, glue, or play with ice simply because of the mess. When the weather gets hot, outdoor exploration with melting ice is one way to…

Dinosaur Excavation Ice Activity for Preschoolers
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Dinosaur Excavation Ice Activity for Preschoolers

As many times as we’ve seen dinosaur movies at our house you would think my children would want to be paleontologists when they grow up. We have used a few dinosaur ‘bone’ excavator kits from online, but they can be pricy and messy. Our fun learning multi-sensory dino ice excavation activity is easy to make…

Spring Math Activities: Fill in the Missing Numbers
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Spring Math Activities: Fill in the Missing Numbers

Kindergarten math is filled with opportunities to build a strong foundation. Children will learn to count forward and backward, skip count, recognize sets (subitize), name shapes, write numbers, and MORE! Practicing missing numbers helps improve counting fluency and number formation. This spring-themed math activity is a great way to progress monitor students to see where…

Life Cycle of a Butterfly Printable Diagrams for Kids
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly Printable Diagrams for Kids

Life cycles are so fun to explore with young, curious learners! It feels like a grand reveal when you show them a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis! This printable life cycle of a butterfly diagram brings the process to life and helps kids remember it. This versatile life cycle worksheet diagram can be used to…

Free Printable Number 20 Worksheets for Tracing and Number Recognition
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Free Printable Number 20 Worksheets for Tracing and Number Recognition

The bulk of Kindergarten math instruction is, simply, numbers! They are the foundation for everything else that comes next, right? Adding, subtracting, comparing, and more. But every preschool and kindergarten teacher knows that teaching “numbers” is anything but simple! It requires time, patience, repetition and variety. I made the Free Printable Number 20 Worksheets for…

Free Printable Number 19 Worksheets for Tracing and Number Recognition
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Free Printable Number 19 Worksheets for Tracing and Number Recognition

The bulk of Kindergarten math instruction is, simply, numbers! They are the foundation for everything else that comes next, right? Adding, subtracting, comparing, and more. But every preschool and kindergarten teacher knows that teaching “numbers” is anything but simple! It requires time, patience, repetition and variety. I made the Free Printable Number 19 Worksheets for…