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 | Art, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Science, Sensory Play
Spices and extracts can add lots of scented fun to your preschoolers’ day! Adding a scent to normally unscented activities can be both stimulating and soothing for kids. Certain smells can soothe anxiety or even make kids more attentive. And these two ideas...
by Wendy | Art, Art, Fine Motor, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Toddler Activities, Uncategorized
Simple Preschool Art Tools: Glue (part one)! Glue. Plus kids. Equals a mess. It’s true. But, glue plus kids also equals fine motor, creative, problem-solving fun! In my opinion, glue should be available every day in a preschool classroom. And in the homes...
by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities
Two More Simple Fine Motor Art Tools We started talking about simple fine motor art tools in my last blog post. Now, let’s explore a couple more ideas. The art area of your home or classroom naturally encourages fine motor development. As kids use the tools...
by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities
Simple Fine Motor Art Tools (Part I) Simple fine motor tools for preschool kids are so important to add to your home and classroom. And having tools that encourage fine motor development in the art area is incredibly easy. Art is done (mostly) with the hands, so art...
