by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Uncategorized
Preschool Nature Art Getting out into nature is healthy and fun for kids (and adults!) But what about bringing nature inside? There are lots of ways to do this with young children. Today let’s looks at bringing nature into your preschool art activities. Simple...
by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely already done the research about process-oriented preschool art. You’re not looking for cute crafts or cookie-cutter projects. You just want some simple ideas that will let your kids explore materials and...
by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math, Roundup, Sensory Play, Uncategorized
Screen Free Play While I fully admit that I use my screen more than I should, I’m also a lover of low-tech, screen free “stuff”. Especially for preschoolers. While other preschool teachers were excitedly seeking out educational computer-based activities they could...
by Wendy | Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math, Preschool Science, Sensory Play
Sensory tables (and sensory trays, for that matter), back in the olden days when I first started teaching, were something found only in a preschool classroom. But I’m happy to say that many people have sensory tables at home now, too. A sensory table is one of...
by Wendy | Early Literacy, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Sensory Play
Have you heard of a sensory tray? You’ve most likely seen or at least heard about sensory tables for hours of play and learning in a preschool classroom. They’re also amazing for kids to play with at home. I love a good sensory table, but the “I...
by Wendy | Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Sensory Play
Cornstarch goop. Some people call it ooblek. It was a year-round favorite in my classroom, and the perfect activity to throw together when I needed something extremely fun yet (relatively) easy to clean up. Perfect for a day that unexpectedly kept us cooped up...
