Try these fun and educational activities for kids. Make a volcano, a tornado, glitter jars (like snow globes), giant bubbles, dry ice bubbles, and more.
Children's Play SchemasIn case you need a recap on Play Schemas then I highly suggest you head to our blog 'What are Play Schemas?' before reading ahead.
Turn pretzels into a fun learning activity with this printable pretzel patterns book. It can be used as a quiet book or a hands-on math activity for kids.
I think this is the most wonderful site filled with beautifully illustrated toys ,boxes, books, games and cards. We made this sweet dancing Irish Fairie, you put her on a pencil, blow gently and sh…
Spring is in the air and Little Bee has been asking about the changing seasons. As we walk around the neighborhood, I have pointed out to him the budding trees and birds building their nests. I explained that the buds are on the trees in the spring and the leaves will appear in the summer. […]
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This collection of children's books about poverty and hunger will help kids explore these issues with compassion and justice.
Learn about fingerprinting for kids & play detective! Fun ideas for a CSI or spy party or science activity for preschool & elementary ages!
Montessori-inspired star and constellation unit with a roundup of resources and activities for multiple ages; perfect for classroom or homeschool!
Pong Hau K'i is a traditional Chinese game that is simple to learn and play! | Multicultural Kid Blogs
Get the world-famous elephant toothpaste formula recipe at Steve Spangler Science. Find instructions for our popular Elephant Toothpaste Experiment here!
Have you heard the "I'm bored" phrase too much already this summer? My kids and I put together this DIY Funny Face Flip Book activity recently and not only
Do you practice this lifestyle in your home? Join us in The Montessori Learning Center to learn everything you need to know about Montessori with your family!
Did you ever fold fortune tellers as a kid? With no set nap times and a new baby, I've been trying to find easy ways to have fun with my older son. Recently I introduced him to fortune tellers and he totally dug them! We made them to predict what he would be when he grew up. He doodled the different jobs that he'd like to do and then we colored and folded the fortune tellers together! When I Grow Up... Fortune Teller Fun with Preschoolers! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support. To read my full disclosure policy, click here. As with most of our preschool crafts, my son and I started out by reading picture books. This time we looked through books that talked about different occupations that adults can have. Some of our favorite books are below: Fun Picture Books About Jobs and Occupations! What do People Do All Day? Jobs People Do The Berenstain Bears: When I grow Up LMNO Peas Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do Then, I doodled him a fortune teller. (You could fold one first and then have your child draw in the different occupations. But if you wanted to print out the fortune teller that we used, click here!) Here are some of the jobs that my son wanted to have.... (my favorite is elf... how cute is that?) We folded and tore the paper so that it would become a square. Then, we folded the paper in half. And then we folded it in half again. Then, we opened up the paper. Then, we folded in all the corners so they met in the middle. Then, we flipped it around. Then, we folded all the corners to the center again. Then, we folded it in half. And put out fingers inside to make our fortune teller! Choose a number... and then choose another number... and then choose another number to reveal what you'll be when you grow up. (I got to be a dad. Hmm... close enough, I suppose.) Oh! And if you like making fortune tellers, you could also try this Origami Fortune Tellers Book or Mini Fortune Tellers Tin! More Preschool "When I Grow Up" Activities! Today's post is part of a collaboration between 6 preschool-loving bloggers! So peek around the other blogs below to find some great preschool activities that encourage little ones to think about what they want to be when they grow up! When I Grow Up Collage, Craft, and Printable | Artsy Momma Blogs "When I grow up" Emergent Reader Printable | I Heart Crafty Things When I Grow Up Color And Write Free Printable | A Little Pinch of Perfect "When I Grow Up" Digital Photo Challenge | Hand Made Kids Art When I Grow Up Flashcards and 3 Ways to Play | School Time Snippets Let's Keep in Contact! You can always find more fun ideas on my Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram accounts! Happy making, friends!
We’ve all seen it happen. Our youngest recently turned 2. We ate cake, played games and opened presents. After the wrapping and tissue paper were strewn about, the kids played excitedly with all the new books and toys — for about two minutes. After that, they were happier playing with the boxes the toys came in.
Today you can be so many things! What are you today? Read the best free bedtime stories, fairy tales, poems for kids and short stories for kids at Storyberries!
One of the most fun ways to help kids practice following directions and listening is by playing games. We love to move and learn here so I found 6 following directions games that get kids up and moving!
Print these free games to help your child master shape identification!
We have had indoor recess after indoor recess and I've noticed that my students have a particular interest in 'building 'this year. Perhaps it's the new Lego movie coming out or I have a room full of future engineers ;) In either case, I have a new math station and a freebie to share with you tonight. First, the new station. It requires students to work with a partner or small group. They will roll a dice, add ten and cover the number. To allow for differentiation I have included a counting on card. I will have students place the dice on the card then use the ten frame of building blocks to count on. As you can see there is an I can card included to build student independence and every page is included in color and black & white. You can find this math station at my TPT store HERE. Now how about that freebie I mentioned? I saw a picture on Pinterest of a building block board game and it sparked an idea so I thought I would share with you :) Students spin the spinner and move up the board following the directions as they travel. (The building possibilities are endless with just the spinner.) I have included an I can... card to keep students in task. The goal is to build the highest tower. You can download a copy for free HERE. Now, let's see who's spending a quiet Friday night at home. I'll send a copy of my Adding 10 activity to the first 3 people who comment on this post :)
One of my favorite things about winter is how bright and clear the stars shine. Orion is easy to spot, guarding the night sky and pointing the way to the the winter constellations. Thankfully, my b…
“No!” my five-year-old declared, “Cleaning up toys is boring.” He’s usually pretty helpful cleaning up his room and enjoys helping around the house, but sometimes he gets in a mood. When that happens, it can be tempting to turn his defiance into a power struggle. Should I force him into cleaning his room, using my … Continue reading "How to Respond to Defiant Behavior the Montessori Way"
Your child will be entertained for hours with these free pretend play printables.
Looking for books for children with anxiety? These 15 anxiety books for kids can help start a conversation about it and help make it less scary.
This blindfolded maze game teaches obedience to children. My kids loved playing this game, wanting to try completing the maze over and over again. Teaching through games speaks volumes to kids. The concepts resonate with them because kids learn through play. Some people are questioning whether obedience is outdated. They don’t want their children being...Read More
This cardboard tube Elephant craft inspired by the Elephant and Piggie books by Mo Willems is so much fun to make and to play with.
Help your child learn to love physical science with these amazing catapults that you can build with your child out of household items.
Have you seen those floating ball toys where you blow into one end and the ball "magically" floats above in place? Here's a way to create your own!
Bouncy Egg Experiment: Did you know that you could make an egg bounce? Try the Bouncy Egg science experiment and see how it works!
This post explains how teachers can use an academic version of the highly engaging Spoons game to review concepts. Free games included!
Kids love playing games, and moms and dads love when they can combine learning with something fun. These printable games for kids do both!
Storytelling Activity that rocks because your child will be playing and storytelling for hours.
Give beginning readers a boost with this whimsical, easy-to-read play based on the classic fairy tale! Includes three reproducibles to extend the learning!
Do you want to have fun while learning with your kids? Encourage your child's love of learning with these awesome and fun Science experiments with explosion! These easy science experiments are great, and often don't
This is another 5-senses activity. We did 10 different materials, ranging from feathers to sandpaper and everything in between. We had the kids feel each piece of material and then had them glue them onto the hands. We asked the kids to describe the material and what if felt like to them. I LOVE the answers that we got from some of the kids. My own little girl, had some that made me crack up. The sandpaper felt like Poppa's face, the fake leather felt like a couch and one of them felt like her dog Brody. It was fun to hear their answers. Fabric stores are great to look for material for this project. A remnant can go a long way when your talking about 1 inch pieces. Also look at the craft supplies and hardware stores. We used sponges and Brillo pads, the possibilities are endless.
Do you need fun Subtraction Worksheets for kindergarten and hands-on Subtraction Centers? You are going to LOVE these awesome activities.
Practice sorting animals and story retelling with Julia Donaldson's Where's My Mom
Long and diverse list of LGBTQ Children's books. Awesome books to add to any home or school library. Great LGBT books for young children.
Discover Austria with kids through food, books, music, painting and movies.
These following direction activities are directionality activities that can help kids learn directions or spatial concepts such as left, right, up, down, and compass directions (north, south, east, and west) with a motor component. This hands-on learning activity really gets the kiddos moving and learning! We’ve shared directionality activities before that help kids navigate and ... Read more
Enjoy these fun activities and crafts with Jan Brett books - Author Illustrator Jan Brett brings the wonder and excitement of winter to life.
Children are fascinated by castles! Add learning to play with these fantastic resources for teaching kids about castles - activities, books, and toys!
STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math. These STEM books will help you teach your class or your children at home.
