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Awesome Fall Activities for Preschoolers
I love planning fall activities for preschoolers as much as I love maple leaves, cozy blankets, and pumpkin spice! These fall ideas are just what you need to get ready for crisp Autumn days! Fall Activities for Morning Arrival Time I like to have familiar activities on the tables for our morning Table Time. The class really enjoys getting to play a favorite game again or doing a tray task we practiced earlier in the week. Providing these well-known and well-loved activities gives your children a sense of stability. It makes planning easier, too! ABC Apple Dominoes and the Alphabet Sorting Mats are two favorites your preschoolers will love to…
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10 Earth Day Preschool Activities
Are you looking for quick & easy Earth Day preschool activities? These ten ideas are simple to prepare and will keep your students excited as they learn how to take care of the Earth! 1. Earth Day Sensory Bin—I used dried beans for the filler and then went crazy with the Earth Day theme. You’ll find plastic milk jug lids, styrofoam egg cartons, measuring scoops, and even a miniature trashcan and recycling bin in this sensory table! If you don’t want to use the dried beans, shredded newspaper makes a very earth-friendly filler. 2. Recycle Kid Art—Watch the imaginations unfold as your preschoolers make a Recycled Kid using a variety of reusable…
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Insects Science Center
We’re back from Spring Break and ready to learn in the Insects Science Center! I filled the Science area with everything I own about insects! Come take a look! The sensory table has dried green peas as a filler and lots of cute little plastic creatures. I added a tray so the kids can sort insects and get a fine motor workout with the tongs. There’s a set of sturdy cardboard flashcards in the tub, too. I love including these real photographs for my students to look at as they play. Gigantic, larger than life insects are available for students to observe with a magnifying glass. These can be used as a…
