FREE printable Symmetry drawing activity for preschool and kindergarten kids. A fun art and math activity in one! Kids will complete the symmetrical pictures by drawing the other half.
This template can be used to show how a child benefits from playing with blocks. Blocks are open-ended play materials; there is no right or wrong way...
Sharing activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream by Mo Willems! Perfect for homeschool, classrooms, or family fun. Includes a free printable!
Teaching preschool students how to classify and sort builds strong reasoning skills. Unit 3 introduces classifying and sorting by categories such as
Learn about play schemas and get activity ideas for each of the 9 play schemas. Transporting, positioning, connection, transforming...
Join this special community helpers circle time for a full week of free virtual preschool. We will learn about firefighters, doctors, teachers, and more!
When the weather is good, preschool scavenger hunts are a great way to get out of the house, get some exercise, and learn with your kids!
Playtime is More Than a Fun Activity, It's a Learning Experience! Learn About the 6 Stages in Play Development That Build Your Child's Social Skills!
This template can be used to show how a child benefits from playing in Dramatic Play. Dramatic play enables children to dress, act out and be someone...
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
A collect of catapults for kids to make and learn with! Children can design and create their own catapults. Playful learning activities with catapults!
"No one will play with me" he said with tears rolling down his cheeks. He seems so confused by this strange occurrence, he thought going to preschool would mean lots of friends to play with.
Interactive books for preschoolers are a great way to get them involved in a book in meaningful ways. Since social emotional learning in preschool is key, I created this wonderful "I Can" interactive book. Preschool children will learn important concepts about what it means to be responsible. This colorful interactive book for kids gets them
Teach your children sight words and get them moving with these fun and active summer sight word games.
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.
Learning through play is such an important topic right now, especially as play is being driven out of kindergartens, preschools, and basically childhood! When "academic standards" start to become the norm for children just barely out of diapers, play becomes a luxury. But some of us aren't content with cultural norms. Some of us, who
Get out in the yard and do a little science. Simple Soil Science is a fun way to learn while playing in the dirt.
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When you enter into the world of Early Childhood Education it’s no doubt just about play and teaching! Educator’s alike would agree that observing and documenting children’s learn…
“Play is the highest form of research.” ~ Albert Einstein The Importance of Imaginative Play Fantasy play is correlated with other positive attributes. In preschool children, for example, those who…
Looking for a fun way to teach 2D shapes? This marshmallow geometry activity will do the trick - and fill your tummy!
When you enter into the world of Early Childhood Education it’s no doubt just about play and teaching! Educator’s alike would agree that observing and documenting children’s learn…
32 Sensory Play Activities For Kids With Autism. Sensory Play helps all children learn, but for kids on the autism spectrum, it can
This opposites game for preschool is a great learning tool for kids in preschool through first grade. We love the real images!
This science center display helps children explore sound with common objects. I collected "found" items to display on the tray with a sign, "What
Risky play is a phenomenon that emerges when children are given the time, space and freedom to play in an unstructured way at school.
The 12 Types of Play Infographic depicts how play evolves as children grow, how social development is linked with play, and the important role parents have in supporting children’s learning through play.
Handy free printable leif erikson for kids worksheet and coloring pages to make into readers to learn about famous early explorer!
Body awareness and being able to identify body parts is an important aspect of a child’s development. Knowing the different body parts can help children learn how to follow instructions (clean your hands vs clean your nose) or express themselves (my tummy hurts vs my hand hurts). Typically, children would start pointing to different parts of their body when an adult names them between 15 to 18 months, and would start labeling them by the age of 2. Learning different body parts can be challenging
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Welcome to 31 Days of Homemade Music! Today we will be continuing to make a case for why anyone can benefit from studying music. To find other posts in this series, click here. Ever wondered if music is just as effective a brain developer as, say, math or science? If you remember my post from […]
Plenty of stick book activities and ideas can be found in this post, based on 'Not A Stick’ by Antoinette Portis, which is a definite must-read for kids!
Each December, we teach about Wants and Needs Activities for Kindergarten. Since little learners love to discuss things they WANT to get from Santa, it is
So many ways to explore some extra creativity! These fun art challenges are perfect for kids and adults to stretch their imaginations!
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician who is known for her passionate and pioneering work in early childhood development. She believed in sense learning and creative exploration letting childre…
Make sure you follow our STEM board on Pinterest for more ideas. We do a lot of science-based activities but not many that full More
On July 29-31, I attended the Godly Play Core Training at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland. Those of us participating all learned a great deal about helping children with their religious formation. At the same time, the training was a spiritual retreat and an opportunity for everyone involved to grow in faith and personal insight.
Social emotional learning is the foundation of a successful classroom by creating an environment of inclusion and respect.
