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Button, Button and the letter B
Button, Button and the letter B Gather up a bunch of buttons for a little creativity, fun, and learning. Using trays or paper to define a space for each child’s buttons, they can make people, houses,...
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Language with Art Craft Sticks
Today, I stocked the art area with a variety of craft sticks and glue. With a variety the preschool children are given the opportunity to use the craft sticks in more than one way. They are creating...
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Developing Language in the Sand
I very seldom have to talk a toddler or preschooler into playing in the sand. Sand play can happen indoors or outdoors all year around. Having an indoor sand area gives children more time to explore...
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A Card Writing Activity
Preschool children are generally excited about writing. This is especially true when there is a purpose for writing and the adults are excited, too. Here is a simple card making activity to encourage...
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Puzzle Letters
Look what I found at the store! These are the cutest foam stickers. I chose to focus on the letters with my preschooler grandson. I set out a whole pile for him to explore, move around, touch and feel....
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Gel Sensory Writing
With a little container of hair gel and a sealable storage bag, I made a fun gel sensory writing activity. I make this during a time when children can choose to watch me. They were curious. What am I...
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Self-correcting Card Puzzles
Last winter, I made some puzzles from cards I received in December. However, I can use birthday cards, Easter, Mother’s Day, and any cards to create my own unique puzzles. First, I cut the card so I...
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Toddlers, Sand, and Shovels
I went to the “beach” with a couple toddlers and their families. These toddlers are so much fun! The toddler is full of energy and curiosity. Today, especially as both toddlers enjoy their first time...
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Observing Trees
We have a huge tree outside and several more trees of different sizes. Young children love to look at the huge tree and feel it. Why not use the tree for observation and learning? This observation...
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Writing Letters in the Snow
Our first snow for the winter left several inches of snow on the ground. While the snow if fresh we bundle up and go outside to do a little math and letter writing. We guess how many inches of snow...
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