Need some ideas for transportation centers and activities? I'm here to help! I'm sharing my favorite, most engaging transportation-themed activities with you. I also created Road Number Mats FREEBIE for you, too! AND a train name craftivity FREEBIE! Go grab your lesson plan book and get ready to be inspired!
Forget the crayons and pencils, here are 10 hands-on ways to practice pre-writing lines and shapes with worksheets for preschoolers.
Help kids who are learning the alphabet work on letter recognition and letter formation with a simple DIY salt tray. Learn how to make an exciting sensory writing tray for letter tracing activities.
Grab your lesson planner because I'm sharing tons of FUN, hands-on nocturnal animals activities you can do for a nocturnal animals theme (and a FREEBIE too)!
I've been busy prepping all things fine motor with these letter and number mats. These fine motor mats are great for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten or even first grade for a fun way to learn and review letter recognition, number recognition, letter sound identification, number sense, and letter and number formation.
Encourage fine motor development in kids with these fun fine motor activities using recycled materials. They are great pre-writing activities for toddlers and preschoolers working on fine motor skills.
It's back-to-school time which means it's time for school activities and centers to help your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students get to know the classroom and supplies.
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! I’m here to share with you my favorite, go-to St. Patrick’s Day centers and activities to get your students learning through PLAY! ...
Use sensory bags in your classroom for mess-free learning and fun. Your kids will love learning and playing with hands-on sensory bags!
Develop pre-writing and fine motor skills with this Trace the Pattern printable worksheet.
According to research pre-writing skills or writing readiness activities are an essential foundation for learning to write successfully. Here's why and how!
This year I am so excited to be starting tot school for the second time with my sweet little Aubrey! She is 2 1/2 now and loved our Baby Bins last year, but is SO ready for more than one bin/activity a day. I won’t be blogging about our themes each week, as we will […]
Here's a set of free printable cutting skills worksheets for your preschoolers to practice their scissor skills in a fun and engaging way. My twins love to practice their scissor skills almost on a daily
I have some fabulous pre-writing, fine motor, & literacy light table ideas for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students.
Fine Motor Journals are a place where students can do various fine motor activities such as writing, drawing, name activities, and cutting! It's like a mini-portfolio just about a student's fine motor skills, so instead of tons of random papers with fine motor activities, it's now in one organized spot! Fine motor journals are FUN short activities to support students learning how to write, draw, cut, and develop strong fine motor skills and match the learning theme (ex: transportation, pets, Valentine's Day, Earth Day, fall, spring) you are doing in your classroom.
Teaching preschoolers to write shouldn't include worksheets. Instead, try a fine motor journal! They are more fun and just all around better.
These free "Under the Sea" themed playdough mats help kids to develop their fine motor and pencil control skills. They're a fun addition to preschool and
Free Printable Notebook Fine Motor Mats to use as a Play Dough and Tracing Patterning Mats Center for PreK and K for First Week of School
This post will show you how to make your own Fine Motor Take Home Kits. They are perfect supplemental fine motor tool for your classroom.
Our favorite collection of preschool fine motor activities. A free fine motor checklist is included for you to download today!
Use this multi-sensory Pigs In Mud Alphabet Writing Tray to practice letter formation and develop fine motor skills.
Fine motor activities that promote pre-writing skills
Elevate your preschooler's writing readiness with these 10 dynamic pre-writing activities! From tracing lines to sensory play, empower your child's journey to writing proficiency.
Fine Motor exercises are an important part of any child's curriculum and learning experience. Learning how control your hands and refining those hand muscles help a child learn how to do important, every day life skills like feeding, wiping, zippering, and tying shoes. Enter Finger Gym.
These are the 10 books that we believe every preschooler should have one their bookshelves at home. Did your favorite make the cut?
Here are 5 easy fine motor activities you can implement today to help preschoolers and kindergartners build fine motor skills.
Practice fine motor skills with printable Camping Tracing Worksheets for preschoolers! Fun activity for Camping theme or summer.
Are you looking for fun activities to hep develop your child's fine motor skills? These 35 fine motor activities are not only great for fine motor development but will keep your child entertained for hours!
A few weeks ago our little daredevil had her first x-ray due to a little jumping on the bed incident. Yup 1 little monkey jumping on the bed, she fell off and bumped her head… broke her clavicle. Well ever since, she has been fascinated with the bones inside her body so there couldn’t be […]
Teaching preschoolers about healthy habits can be a lot of fun! This pack is full of hands on math, literacy, and writing centers for a healthy habits theme. Healthy Habits Preschool Theme Germ Letter Match- Match letter tiles to each germ letter. Germ Writing Tray- Write each letter in a salt tray. Germ Color Sort- Use pom poms and tweezers to sort by color. Tissue Letters - Use tissue paper and glue to build each letter. Soapy Letters- Use gems as a sensory bin filler. Pull a soap picture and identify the beginning sound. Trace the beginning sound on the recording page. Roll and Count Germs- Roll a dice and count germs onto the playing mat. Germ Mazes- Take each germ to the sink by tracing the maze. Germ Ten Frames- Use play dough to build each number and count the germs on the ten frame. Germ Count and Trace- Pull a counting card, trace the number on the recording page. Germ Patterns- Use pom poms to create and extend each pattern. Tracing Lines- Use dry erase marker to trace each line. Ten Frame Germs- Pick a ten frame card. Count the germs and build the number on the playing mat. Wash a Number- Write numbers on the hands with dry erase marker. Pick a tally mark card, 'wash' the number off of the hands. Flip and Pop- Pick a letter card. Say the the letter and smash a play dough ball on top of that bubble. Healthy Habits Preschool Theme For more preschool learning ideas, follow us on Instagram @michele_dillon
These fine motor play ideas are FUN pencil grasp activities that build fine motor skills, perfect for addressing pencil grip in occupational therapy.
Construction themed activities and centers inspiration is HERE! Get out your planner, and let’s plan a ton of fun and engaging construction-themed activities your little learners (Preschool, Pre-k, and kindergarten)...
Construction themed activities and centers inspiration is HERE! Get out your planner, and let’s plan a ton of fun and engaging construction-themed activities your little learners (Preschool, Pre-k, and kindergarten)...
It's apple picking time, so bring out all the apple activities for a fun-filled apple theme in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom! I'm here to share all of our favorite apple activities with you. Grab your lesson plan book, and let's go!
Hi Everyone, Paige's Pick of the Day is a Sensory Bag, You can fill a zip lock bag with toys or items that your baby or child can squish or shake easily. Example: ice cubes or magic sand. This sensory bag is made of Flour, Food Coloring and Water. Have Fun and Have a great
Fine motor skills activities for preschoolers are an essential part of early learning but what are they? Fine motor skills refer to the coordination of small muscles in the hands, wrists, and fingers. You are using your fine motor muscles when you hold a pencil to write, bead a necklace, cut with scissors, button your
As young children progress from early mark making toward writing letters it can be tempting to push them toward tracing sheets and worksheets designed for handwriting practice. However, teaching handwriting without these tools can be a lot more fun!
A great fine motor activity and fun writing practice!
Boy, am I excited to share these Fine Motor Alphabet Mats with you today! These are a FANTASTIC way to help kids build those fine motor skills needed for gripping a pencil. Not only that, there’s a phonics component hidden on each mat. Have you seen our Fine Motor Number Mats? *This post contains affiliate links. ... Read More about Fine Motor Alphabet Mats {uppercase & lowercase}
Construction themed activities and centers inspiration is HERE! Get out your planner, and let’s plan a ton of fun and engaging construction-themed activities your little learners (Preschool, Pre-k, and kindergarten)...
