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Christmas Sensory Bottles for Preschoolers

Enjoying the Christmas season with toddlers and preschoolers can adequately be summed up with the famous quote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” LOL! We can all agree it’s wonderful to share Christmas activities with kids, teach them traditions while we make up new ones, and enjoy all the…

Construction Theme Preschool Lesson Plans

Boom! Crash! Bang! All familiar sounds coming from my playroom on a daily basis. My preschoolers love everything related to construction. These Construction Theme Preschool Lesson Plans are a perfect match for any preschooler who loves to build blocks, fill up dump trucks, and excavate. These engaging and interactive lessons will keep your preschoolers entertained…

How to Dye Pasta for Sensory Play and Crafts

Sensory bins are one of my favorite playful learning activities for kids! Sensory bins are quick and easy to put together and will keep your kids occupied for hours. There are endless possibilities when it comes to sensory bin fillers, but dry pasta is one of the best in my opinion. Since pasta is small…

Flower and Tree Theme Preschool Lesson Plans

Picking flowers, climbing trees, and swinging from tree branches are all favorite outdoor activities in early childhood. Flowers and trees are also high up on my preschooler’s list of favorite things to learn about. These Flower and Tree Theme Preschool Lesson Plans are full of fun, interactive, and hands on activities that your child will…

Easy to Use Farm Lesson Plans for Preschool

A favorite preschool unit for both teachers and young children is a farm theme! Preschoolers love learning about farm life, reading animal books, and mimicking the sweet animal sounds they hear in farm animal songs for preschoolers. Teachers love how easy it is to tie multidisciplinary activities together with such a fun theme. If you…

Snow Painting Winter Snow Activities for Preschool

I love the look of surprise and wonder on children’s faces when you give them an activity that encourages messiness, creativity, or just plain silliness! Snow art activities for kids definitely fall into that category. Your students will be delighted to bring real snow INSIDE and make a colorful MESS (I mean ART)! Add the…

Preschool Snow and Ice Cube Sensory Bin for Winter

Snow sensory table ideas add such fun and interest to winter preschool learning. When it’s too blustery or cold to actually be outdoors, why not bring it all in for some indoor sensory play?! This fun ice sensory project incorporates the colors of the rainbow, allowing young children to explore touch and sight. Preschool Snow…

Valentine’s Day Sensory Bottles for Preschoolers

I don’t know a teacher, or a mom, who hasn’t mastered the art of multitasking. Raise your hand if you’ve ever: washed the shower while you’re in it, caught up on your favorite show while folding laundry, or checked your email while your students are working. Because there’s always SO much to do, and there’s…

Valentine’s Day Hearts Preschool Sensory Bottles

Red scraps of construction paper scattered about, heart shaped stickers everywhere, pink glitter covering the floor… this can only mean one thing… Valentine’s Day is near! While I do love a good craft project, it seems like they are never ending around Valentine’s Day. The one major downfall of the crafts… the pounds of glitter…

Winter Sensory Bottles for Preschoolers and Toddlers

When my son was a toddler, the word “No” could send him into a tailspin at the drop of a hat. I knew it would happen, and believe me I always thought twice before uttering the word. But, I knew he had to learn that the world would not, in fact, bend to his every…

Snowman Sensory Bottles DIY for Preschoolers

Snow globes are one of my children’s favorite winter decorations. They love watching the snow swirl around inside the container and create a winter wonderland in their hands! Another thing they love about winter is snowmen. So, you can imagine their delight when I let them create a sensory bottle that is basically a snow…

Snowflake Winter Sensory Bottle for Preschoolers

There’s something so magical about being a little kid, looking outside, and seeing snow falling from the sky! It’s such a peaceful and mesmerizing experience. Making sensory bottles is easily one of our favorite activities! Snowflake Winter Sensory Bottle for Preschoolers are the perfect way to captivate the attention of your little ones and capture…