Format Type: Hands-On Activity
Materials List: – Construction paper in various colors – Scissors – Glue -Optional: Pre-Cut shapes Activity Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through cutting and pasting shapes – Recognize and name different shapes – Promote creativity and imagination Teacher Instructions: 1. Pre-cut various shapes from different colored construction paper, such as circles, squares, rectangles, […]
Materials List: – The book “The Three Little Pigs” – Three different building materials (e.g. sticks, marshmallows, blocks) – Additional items for building like glue, tape, or clay Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop prediction skills by guessing which building material will be the strongest and weakest. 2. Gain hands-on experience in engineering concepts by building […]
Materials List: – Sitting scooters – Wall or fence Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop gross motor skills through pushing off the wall or fence like a rocket. 2. Enhance coordination and balance. 3. Learn about force and propulsion through the concept of blasting off like a rocket. Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Set up the sitting […]
Materials List: – Cardboard tubes (toilet paper rolls) – Cardstock paper – Pipe cleaners – Googly eyes – Pom poms – Glue – Scissors – Markers or crayons Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and manipulating craft materials. 2. Encourage creativity and imagination by designing and creating a unique robot. […]
Materials List: – Red, white, and blue building blocks – U.S.A flags – U.S.A maps – Fireworks projector Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through building and manipulating blocks – Learn about colors and patterns – Enhance creativity and imagination through small world play – Develop an understanding of national […]
Materials List: – Fresh strawberries – White chocolate chips – Blue food coloring – Red and blue sprinkles – Wax paper – Bowls – Spoons – Microwave or stove for melting chocolate Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. To learn about Independence Day and why we celebrate the 4th of July 2. To develop fine motor skills […]
Materials List: – Red, white, & blue glass gems – Cardboard tubes – Red, white, & blue milk caps – Chenille stems – Sequins – Plastic glittery Christmas balls – Sparkly ribbon Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through manipulation of various materials. 2. Promote creativity and imaginative play. 3. Enhance color recognition […]
Materials List: – Red, white, and blue fruits (such as strawberries, blueberries, and bananas) – Bread slices – Cheese slices – Star-shaped cookie cutter – Small American flags (optional) – Plates and utensils Preschool Learning Objectives: – Recognize and celebrate American traditions and holidays – Develop fine motor skills through cutting fruits and using a […]
Materials List: Firework Binoculars: – 2 empty toilet paper rolls – White paint & paint brush – 6 – 2 each Red, silver, blue glitter pipe cleaners – Red, blue, silver paint pens or markers – Hot glue gun – String Celebration Wand: – 1 empty toilet paper roll – Red, white, blue, silver regular […]
Materials List: – Red, white, and blue play dough – Small patriotic-themed objects (e.g. stars, flags, fireworks) – Small containers or cups to hide the objects in – Tray or sensory table Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through manipulating play dough and picking up small objects – Recognize and match colors in […]
Materials List: – Red, white, and blue rice (dyed) – Red, white, and blue shredded paper – Red beans, white beans, blue-dyed beans – Water – Red and blue ice cubes – Red, white, and blue pom-poms – Cooked spaghetti (dyed red and blue, plus plain) – Plain or lightly colored cornmeal – Red, white, […]
Materials List: – Find a version of the fingerplay on Youtube to share with preschoolers or memorize and recite Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through finger movements – Enhance language and literacy skills through engaging in fingerplay – Promote creativity and imagination by acting out the fingerplay as little clowns Preschool Teacher […]