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: Scissors, Hair Dryer (with cool setting), Wood: Small twigs, paper straws cut in half, craft sticks bundled into small bundles of 3 pieces. Brick: Blocks. Straw: Small bundles of raffia or shredded paper. Writing utensils Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional for durability) Cut out character pieces. Directions for play: Use the directions on pg. […]
Materials: Scissors, Building blocks Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out cards Directions for play: Students create each block pattern (AB, ABB, AAB, & ABC). You can also have them practice extending each pattern. Learning standards: Extends and creates patterns, Manipulates small objects with fingers Materials: Scissors, Building blocks Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out cards […]
Materials: Scissors, Counters Assembly Directions Print Laminate (optional) Cut out counters Directions for play: Place the correct number bricks on the mat. You can use counters of your choice or cut out the paper bricks. Learning Standards: Number identification and counting Materials: Scissors, Counters Assembly Directions Print Laminate (optional) Cut out counters Directions for play: […]
Materials: Scissors, Counters Assembly Directions Print Laminate (optional) Cut out counters and number cards Directions for play: Mix up the number cards and place them in a pile face down. Have your student flip over a card and count out the correct number of bricks, placing them the mat. Alternate: This can also be used […]
Materials: Scissors, Play dough, Toothpicks Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out each of the cards Directions for play: Using play dough and toothpicks students build each of the 3D Shaped Objects on the blueprint cards. Learning standards: Manipulates small objects with fingers, Identifies 2 and 3 dimensional shapes Materials: Scissors, Play dough, Toothpicks Assembly […]
Materials List: – 7 pieces of wood (pre-cut if possible) – Nails – Hammer – Sandpaper (optional) – Paint or markers (optional) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by hammering nails – Practice hand-eye coordination – Learn about basic building techniques – Encourage creativity through decorating the birdhouse Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Prepare […]
Materials List: – Construction paper – Markers or crayons – Scissors – Glue or tape – Optional: toy construction vehicles for inspiration Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, and assembling – Enhance problem-solving skills by designing and constructing a construction vehicle – Encourage creativity and imagination through personalized vehicle designs […]
Materials List: – Hard hats – Interlocking blocks (e.g., Legos, building blocks) – Picture or model of a house for reference Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by grasping and stacking blocks to build a house. 2. Understand the concept of construction and building. 3. Enhance creativity and imagination by designing and constructing […]
Materials List: – Wooden blocks Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop gross motor skills through running and building – Promote teamwork and cooperation – Enhance hand-eye coordination Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Set up the wooden blocks in a pile at one end of the playing area and have the children line up on the opposite side. […]
Materials List: – Wooden blocks – Marker Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by picking up and manipulating blocks – Recognize and learn to differentiate letters – Identify and sequence the letters in their name – Enhance creativity and problem-solving skills by building letters using blocks Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Write each letter […]
Materials List: – Foam blocks (small or large) – Shaving cream – Table or floor space Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by engaging in stacking, building, and manipulating foam blocks. – Enhance creativity and imagination by constructing homes and structures with foam blocks. – Encourage sensory exploration by incorporating shaving cream into […]