Skill: Problem Solving & Reasoning

3D Robot Craft

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. […]

Add Materials to Make Ramps

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 […]

All About Me Theme Guide (Member Only)

Apple Balancing

Materials List: – Several apples of different sizes – Optional: apple-themed book (e.g. 10 Apples Up on Top by Dr. Seuss) Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by carefully stacking apples on top of each other – Practice hand-eye coordination while balancing the apples – Enhance cognitive skills by strategizing and problem-solving to […]

Apples Theme Guide (Member Only)

Arctic Animals Theme Guide (Member Only)

Around the World Theme Guide (Member Only)

Birds Theme Guide (Member Only)

Book Repair Station

Materials List: – Books about how to care for books (e.g., “Book Doctor” by Debra Hess, “The Librarian from the Black Lagoon” by Mike Thaler) – Several books that may have minor damage (water damage, torn pages, etc.) – Crayons – Food items (such as crumbs or fruit peelings) – Stuffed animals or toy animals […]

Bug Puzzles

Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out the puzzles and cut them along the center line. Directions for play: Students find the matching pieces to complete each puzzle Learning Objectives: Problem-solving, visual discrimination, matching Materials: Scissors Assembly Directions: Print Laminate (optional) Cut out the puzzles and cut them along the center line. Directions […]

Build a Cave

Materials List: – Building blocks of various shapes and sizes Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills by stacking and arranging blocks – Encourage creativity and imagination by building a cave structure – Practice descriptive language by explaining their cave designs – Gain an understanding of animal habitats and their needs Teacher Instructions: 1. […]

Build a Robot Together

Materials: – Lego boards – Legos – Templates of robots Preschool Learning Objectives: – Practice giving clear directions – Practice following directions – Develop communication skills – Enhance teamwork skills Teacher Instructions: 1. Pair up children and give each pair a lego board, legos, and a template of a robot. 2. Assign one child as […]