This is a super lesson to try with your young artists - it takes just a bit of prep and the results are so fun! You'll need craft foam, model magic, glue, scissors, pipe cleaners and small pieces of tagboard or railroad board. The inspiration for this lesson comes from the blog, Plastiquem. Before class, I used Elmer's glue to attach a small chunk of model magic to a piece of 5x5" square of railroad board. Due to time constraints, I pre-cut a bunch of shapes from craft foam (students can totally handle this step, but we were short on time) and put a pile of pipe cleaners (fuzzy wires) in the middle of each table. I showed the kids how to gently press the foam shapes onto the fuzzy wires. I made sure to explain that this step takes some practice and is a challenge - a gentle press works just fine and the wire will push through the foam when it's ready - I haven't found the right terminology for it yet, but all the kids eventually got the technique. It's wonderful for practicing those fine motor skills, patience and persistence! I left things pretty open-ended as far as how many foam pieces to add, etc. and the kids just ran with the concept and had fun building their sculptures!!
FREE Editable Name MATS perfect to use all over the classroom to help preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kiddos learn their names.
Scissor salad is a fun way to practice how to use scissors and build fine motor scissor cutting skills. Get free labels and worksheets!
DIY Song Cubes to help children learn music "old favorites" and practice finding and keeping the beat; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.
My Body themed activities and centers (FREEBIES too)! Preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kiddos will love these centers.
Pre-K and TK Back to School Worksheets. Name practice, fine motor skills, color identification, pre-k math skills and pre-k alphabet practice.
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Engaging process art activities are the foundation of this pre-k art curriculum for children ages 3 and up. Also great for art therapy.
Super fun project for your Pre-k, Kindergarteners, and even 1st Graders. Your students will have so much fun mixing colors, whether they are just learning about color, or revisiting color mixing. This project is very versatile and can be created using a variety of mediums such as watercolor paint, t...
More than 125 free Pre K worksheets for Pre-K and Kindergarten. Use these free printables in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.
Download adorable, free printable pencil control worksheets for preschoolers to improve fine motor skills with a variety of fun activities!
Use letter activities like alphabet collages or letter mats to help kids learn letter recognition and to reinforce letter-sound associations. Here are over 200 material ideas that you can use for your
Super cute Printable Colors Book for kids is a fun teach colors to kindergarten and preschool students. Print free printable mini books pdf and go!
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? This post will help you decide plus free worksheets focused on kindergarten readiness skills like...
Download six cute (and FREE) printable Summer Olympics coloring pages for kids to include in your olympics celebration activities and parties!
Blank books provide a great way to encourage kids to write. Here are 3 easy ways to assemble blank books for your writing center, literacy center, and beyond.
Check out these 12 amazing life changing classroom art hacks, and you will be excited to do art in your classroom again!
Teachers need quick ways to communicate classroom rules to little ones. Preschoolers benefit from visual aids for understanding dos and donts. Creating simple, engaging rule printables is the goal.We craft preschool rules printables to help little ones understand expectations easily.
Practice uppercase letters with alpahbet playdough mats. These playdough letter mats strengthen hand muscles while using play doh to roll and shape ABCs.
Here's a list of fun activities you can do with preschool and kindergarten using rhythm sticks!
Discover the perfect All About Me preschool activity designed for young kids! Get a free printable worksheet that's simple, engaging, and ideal for emergent readers. Download now!
A collection of letter of the week crafts to do with your preschooler. The craft includes free printables and step by step instructions for A-Z.
Oh, the first day of school! It's such a fun, but chaotic day. Most of my first days are a little bit of a blur. This is why I have to write very detailed lesson plans or I'll forget everything from that day. I always try to have the same activities for that first day
Kids will have fun using this free shapes printable pack to learn about shapes while creating picture and practice writing too!
Use sensory bags in your classroom for mess-free learning and fun. Your kids will love learning and playing with hands-on sensory bags!
Looking for some super cool and unique art projects for kids? Here’s 30 art techniques your kids are sure to go crazy for! You’ll find art activities using all kinds of fun materials like sandpaper, Sharpies, plastic bottle caps and more. Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board for even more ideas! My kids absolutely …
Fun and free hidden picture worksheets for preschoolers to work on visual discriminationwhile strengthening fine motor skills! Animal I Spy!
It’s important for preschoolers to have friends at a young age. Friendships help children develop many important life skills, like sorting out conflicts and getting along with other people. Encourage the class to make new friends and help them celebrate their friendships with the crafts listed below. These crafts are preschool-friendly, and children can play ... Read more
These FREE Printables and Unit Studies for Eric Carle's Books will help you expand on what your kids are learning through these beloved books.
Directed drawings are always a hit in my classroom, and I love using them for all their benefits! So, what exactly are directed drawings? They are step-by-step directions to create...
Transportation arts and crafts for kids. 60 transport themed kids art ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners.
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FUN shape activity for preschoolers using printable road shape mats and hotwheels for learning shapes with a car activity for toddlers.
Check out tons of color mixing activities for toddler, preschool, pre-k & kindergarten students. Post includes ideas, activities, & freebies!
Printable playdough mats are the perfect way to help inspire creativity with very little guidance. We have created 5 PRINTABLE playdough mats for parents.
Looking for some fun, creative, and unique August Crafts for Kids? You are going to love these watermelon, sunflower, back to school, and other projects!
