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...
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...