Materials: Filler of choice Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Directions for play: Place your sweeping mat inside a tray (cookie sheets, sand tray, plastic craft trays or cardboard trays with an edge to contain your filler work best). Pour a small amount of filler inside your tray (enough to cover the “blank” image) on the […]
Materials List: – Assorted sponges in various colors, shapes, and sizes – Child-safe scissors (for older preschoolers) – Large flat surface for building (e.g., a table or the floor) Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through handling and stacking sponges. 2. Enhance creativity and imagination through building and creating with sponges. 3. Practice […]
Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions Print Laminate (optional) Cut away the tool pieces and mats Directions for play: Students find the correct “tool” for each chore and place it on the mat. Learning Objectives: Matching objects, visual discrimination, critical thinking, relating to the real world Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions Print Laminate (optional) Cut away the tool […]
Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out chore cards Directions for play: Students place each chore card in the correct location the chore takes place. Learning Objectives: Recalls information, sorts by one or more attributes, reinforcement of life skill development Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out chore cards Directions for […]
Materials List: – Clothesline – Clothespins – Assorted clothes (e.g. shirts, socks, towels) – Water source (optional for wetting clothes) Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through the act of hanging clothes on the line. 2. Engage in sensory play by feeling different textures of clothes. 3. Explore cause and effect by observing […]
Materials List: – 1 cup of water – 2 tablespoons of dish soap – 1 tablespoon of corn syrup or glycerin – Mixing bowl – Spoon – Bubble wands or straws – Small containers for solution storage Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through bubble blowing and wand manipulation. 2. Explore the concept […]
Materials List: – Wooden dowel – Yarn or string – Fabric pieces or old t-shirts – Scissors – Glue or tape Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by cutting fabric and tying knots. 2. Enhance imaginative play skills through the use of props. 3. Understand the importance of cleanliness and tidying up. Teacher […]
Materials List: – Broom – Dustpan – Sponges – Bucket – Cloth – Laundry basket – Clothespins -Spray Bottle with water for Spraying Plans Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine and gross motor skills – Build a sense of responsibility and independence – Learn the importance of helping with household chores – Practice following directions […]
Materials List: – Display board – Push pins or sticky tack – Photos of families doing chores together – Written stories or descriptions of the chores – Markers – Construction paper – Scissors Preschool Learning Objectives: – Social and emotional development: Encouraging cooperation and teamwork among families – Language development: Sharing stories and experiences with […]
Materials List: – Cut sponges in various shapes and sizes – Containers (e.g. cups, bowls, buckets) – Sensory bin or large container for the activity Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by squeezing and manipulating sponges 2. Explore cause and effect by observing how squeezing sponges results in water being absorbed and released […]
Materials List: – Stack of clean washcloths Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by practicing folding washcloths – Enhance spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination – Practice following simple instructions – Promote focus and attention to task completion Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Set out a stack of washcloths on a table or mat in […]