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: 1. Sensory bin 2. Filler such as a variety of seeds, dry beans, acorns, and vase filler 3. Acorn Alphabet toys Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Cognitive development: Sorting and categorizing the different alphabet letters in the sensory bin. 2. Fine motor skills: Practicing wrist and hand coordination by picking up and manipulating the […]
Materials: Scissors, Acorns, Bowl, Water Assembly Directions: Print Directions for play: Students will use the recording form to record their observations. Learning Standards: Learning about the natural environment An engaging and hands-on preschool activity! Print these pages to explore sink or float with acorns. Perfect for teaching scientific thinking and fine motor skills.
Materials List: – Paper – Pencils – Crayons or markers – Acorns Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop observation skills by investigating the texture and weight of an acorn. 2. Practice fine motor skills by drawing an acorn. 3. Enhance creativity and imagination by exploring the natural world. Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Start by introducing the […]
Materials List: – Flashlight – White wall or white sheet – Hands or fingers to create shadow puppets Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by manipulating hands and fingers to create shadow puppets. 2. Foster creativity and imagination by inventing different characters and stories for the shadow puppets. 3. Explore cause and effect […]
Materials Needed: -Wooden blocks or foam blocks (various sizes) -Cardboard tubes (paper towel or toilet paper rolls) -Flat cardboard pieces or wooden planks -Foam pool noodles (cut in half lengthwise) -Small cars or balls for testing ramps -Tape or non-slip shelf liner (to keep ramps stable) -Clipboards, paper, and crayons (optional for drawing designs) Step-by-Step […]
Materials List: – Half sheets of poster board – Scissors – Markers or crayons Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop listening skills – Explore the concept of sound amplification – Engage in creative expression through art and craft activities Preschool Teacher Instructions: 1. Begin by introducing the concept of a megaphone to the children. Explain that […]
Materials List: – Black beans – Wooden trees – Nocturnal animal figures (such as owls, raccoons, bats) – Glow in the dark stars – Large sensory bin or container Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. To explore and learn about nocturnal animals that are active at night. 2. To develop sensory skills such as touch and sight […]
Materials List: 1. Oats 2. Pom poms in red, green, and brown colors 3. Mini pie pans 4. Felt strips 5. Plastic scoops and spoons 6. Plastic containers for holding oats and pom poms 7. Real apple slices for sensory exploration 8. Plastic knives (for pretend cutting) 9. Plastic apples (optional) 10. Cinnamon sticks (optional) […]
Materials List: – A variety of cookies from different cultures (examples: French macarons, Italian biscotti, Mexican conchas, Chinese almond cookies) – World map – Plates – Napkins – Water cups Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Social Studies: Identify and locate different countries on a map. 2. Sensory Exploration: Use senses (taste, smell, sight) to explore different […]
Materials List: – Sensory bin or large plastic container – Washable baby dolls – Soap – Water – Towels – Baby clothes – Play dishes – Toy cars Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop empathy and understanding for the needs of others (in this case, their baby dolls) – Enhance fine motor skills by washing and […]
Materials List: – Chosen Pumpkin based recipe – Ingredients for the pumpkin recipe (pumpkin puree, flour, sugar, eggs, oil, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) – Measuring cups and spoons – Mixing bowls – Mixing spoon – Muffin tin – Oven Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop teamwork skills by working together to measure and mix ingredients 2. […]