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...
by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities
Glue: The Messy Way! Preschoolers love to play, and when they play they build so many important early learning skills! Now, not all kids like to get sticky, and if you’ve got some of those sweeties in your life, you’ll definitely want to check out this...
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...
