Sorting, Counting, and Graphing for Preschoolers - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Make a giant color graph, and sort, count, and graph toys or other objects! I’ve mentioned before that Jonathan (turning 4 in January) is always asking for more “school” to do. But like my other boys, he doesn’t always see the value in academic activities. For example, I have seen the idea on Pinterest to […]
Marcia Black saved to Learning tidbits
Operating Room Dramatic Play
January 2020
The students at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Lafayette, Louisana had a fantastic time doing this operating room dramatic play as a part of their, Hospital Day.Students were given patien
Jessica cox saved to Daycare & Preschool
The appeal of Treasure Baskets
Treasure baskets can be filled with everyday objects which then become a treasure trove to ignite and spark imaginations and learning. Becky includes a rich diversity of items in her baskets to evoke different responses. Here she tells us about their appeal, both for herself and her children.
Christi Barnes saved to story basket
Preschool Pizza Parlor
Pizza is a favorite food for many preschoolers. Setting up a pizza parlor in your learning space is a great way for preschoolers to develop important math, literacy, and social skills while having fun!
Johnna Stout Fulkerson saved to Education help
Hands On Sensory + Fine Motor Activities For Play-Based Learning Fun!
Playfoam® is the everlasting squish, sensory sensation that never dries out, so the fun never ends! Get your hands on Playfoam and experience the squishy, squashy sculpting fun!
HeidiandJamey Vanderpool saved to spelling
Distance Learning Plan for the Early Grades
March 2020
What does distance learning look like in kindergarten? Here's how one school district made it work - check out their great tips and resources!
Emmalee Mason saved to remote learning
So You Want to Start a Makerspace?
February 2019
My most frequently asked question in emails and blog posts is how to start, schedule, and manage an elementary Makerspace. I've had a Maker area for K-2nd Grade in my classroom for the past five years, and for almost two years, my room has served as a full blown Makerspace for two days per week, serving close to 300 early childhood students. (Our sweet full day Pre-K babies have also recently joined our Makerspace time!) I've learned A LOT about how to organize, manage, and schedule…
Mary Popp Riley saved to Time fillers
Lines, Dots and So Much More!
Handwriting has never been easy to teach to kindergartners, but it is in the Common Core Standards that they learn how to print letters correctly. Each year I have tried through the traditional ways of working on fine motor skills the first half and then formal handwriting sheets the second half of the year. It never worked so this year I tried something new... An inquiry about lines! I asked the kids what kind of lines they knew of. At first they drew straight lines, but then started to…
Joanne Bunch saved to Montessori
Color Worksheets - Planning Playtime
Looking for fun Color Worksheets for preschool? You've found them and a bunch of fun, hands-on, play-based learning centers as well. Recognition, sorting and more.
Sarah Schlobohm saved to 2 Year Old Learning
Clever classroom trick for kids learning to write in the lines.
A clever classroom trick to help children learning to write inside lines
Abigail Rodriguez saved to Learning at home