Skill: Earth & Environmental Awareness
Materials List: – Winter jackets – Snow pants – Boots – Mittens – Winter hats – Scarves – Clothesline – Clothespins Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. To explore and learn about different types of winter clothes and their uses. 2. To enhance fine motor skills through hanging clothes with clothespins. 3. To encourage imaginative play and […]
Materials List: – Kinetic sand – Toy ants – Artificial leaves – Small shovel or scoop – Plastic container or sensory bin Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through playing with kinetic sand and manipulating toy ants. 2. Encourage imaginative play by exploring the concept of ant hills. 3. Promote creativity by using […]
Materials List: – White fabric or iceberg backdrop – Arctic stuffed animals (e.g., polar bears, seals, penguins) – Northern lights projector – Dress-up clothes (e.g., winter coats, hats, gloves) – Ice cubes or fake ice for sensory play – Props for storytelling (e.g., fishing poles, sleds) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Encourage imaginative play and creativity […]
Materials List: – Arctic-themed Dramatic Play Set (including costumes such as scientist lab coats, explorer hats, and animal costumes) – Arctic animal figurines – Arctic landscape backdrop – Science tools (such as magnifying glasses, binoculars, and pretend microscopes) – Maps of the Arctic region – Books about Arctic animals and environment – Art supplies (such […]
Materials List: – Bug catching kit (such as magnifying glass, bug jar, tweezers) – Bug identification chart or book – Bug containers for observation – Paper and crayons/markers – Bug nets – Bug repellent – Bug costumes for role-playing (optional) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop curiosity and wonder about the natural world – Practice observation […]
Materials List: – Plastic tray or shallow bin – Kinetic sand (or real sand if preferred) – Small plastic shovel and rake – Toy sea animals – Small buckets or containers Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by scooping, pouring, and molding the sand – Encourage imaginative play by building sandcastles and creating […]
Materials and Resources: – Colorful rice – Yellow plastic eggs or bees – Faux flowers – Sensory bin – Scoops and containers for scooping and pouring Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Introduction: – Introduce the Bee Sensory Bin by explaining to the students that they will be exploring the world of bees through sensory play. – Show […]
Materials List: – Ice cubes – Shortening – Plastic gloves – Bowls of water – Paper towels Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Understand that animals have adaptations to help them survive in their environments. 2. Learn about how polar bears stay warm in their icy habitats. 3. Develop observation and investigation skills through hands-on activities. 4. […]
Materials List: – Wood or composite boards (pre-cut to desired dimensions) – Nails or screws – Hammer or screwdriver – Soil – Vegetable and fruit plants or seeds – Watering can Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills through handling tools and materials. 2. Encourage teamwork and collaboration by working together to build the […]
Materials List: – Various recyclables such as cardboard tubes, bottle caps, paper towel rolls, etc. – Tape – Glue – Scissors Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and taping various materials – Use imagination and creativity to design and construct a hockey stick – Understand the concept of recycling and […]
Materials List: – Cardboard boxes (variety of sizes) – Tape – Scissors – Markers – Pictures of different types of storms (e.g. thunderstorm, tornado, hurricane) – Stuffed animals or small toys to represent people seeking shelter – Timer (optional) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop problem-solving skills by designing and building a storm shelter – Increase […]
Materials List: – Mini marshmallows or play dough – Toothpicks – Book about constellations (e.g. Zoo in the Sky by Jacqueline Mitton) Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by using toothpicks to create constellations. 2. Encourage creativity and imagination through creating unique constellations. 3. Introduce basic concepts of astronomy and space exploration. 4. […]