If you love using themed calendar numbers in your classroom, be sure to grab a copy of these s’mores calendar numbers! They’re very easy to prep and they add a bit of whimsy to your calendar. You can use the s’mores number cards for a wide variety of math activities, too. So don’t feel like you have to keep them to your calendar. And the s’mores numbers work well with pretty much any math manipulatives you like to use. On top of that, the numbered s’mores cards can be integrated into your plans during multiple themes throughout the year. Related: Camping Activities for Preschoolers Read be ..read more

These pool shape mats will fit right in with your other shape activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids! They’re incredibly low-prep, and you can use the printable with a variety of manipulatives and loose parts. You can easily change up how you use the pool shapes printable, making adjustments based on your students’ individual needs. Your students also have the option of using these mats in ways that interest them! In addition to the differentiation aspect, I also love that the pool printable shapes let children work on a variety of early learning skills. The pages might be focused o ..read more

If you’re looking for some engaging shape activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids, these treasure map shape mats are for you! You can use the printable treasure map shapes to practice multiple early learning skills with your students. They’re very easy to prep, and you can use them with a wide variety of materials. Plus, you can differentiate how you use the treasure map shape printable with the children. This means you can meet their individual needs as they play and learn. Related: Free Preschool Printables Be sure to request your own copy of the printable treasure map shapes ..read more

Check out these fun summer crafts for preschoolers and kindergarten kids to make. Once you’re done here, be sure to review the rest of our summer activities for preschoolers. You’ll find a variety of preschool summer crafts below. There are shells, pirates, nature, ocean animals, and more. You’re sure to find something fun to add to your summer lesson plans. You can make adjustments to the summer craft ideas based on the ages and needs of your students, too. Or tweak them based on the topics you’re studying or the kids are interested in currently. Since this is a collection of activities, yo ..read more

Test out some tree science activities for preschoolers this school year! Be sure to add them to your list of science activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids. Children are naturally curious. They tend to take it upon themselves to investigate and experiment as they see fit. And what better topic to explore than the natural world? That’s why these tree science ideas are so perfect! These tree science experiments will work well for various preschool themes throughout the year. Such units include life cycles, seasons, camping, Earth Day, or even Christmas! In addition to being so versati ..read more

These outdoor art activities are just what you need to add to your collection of art projects for kids! I’m a firm believer that art can, and should, be taken outdoors throughout the year! Even something simple, like crayons and paper, takes on a different dimension when outside. These outdoor art projects encourage young children to really explore various art techniques! There’s less stress over the clean up, and there’s more room to move as they create. On top of that, the outside art ideas also incorporate a variety of early learning skills. So the kids are practicing those important concep ..read more

Add this super fun frozen water beads activity to your science activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids. There is so much learning to be had with this unique experience! You can freeze water beads in a few different ways, using them for both sensory and science activities. I love that you can make adjustments to this idea based on the ages, needs, and interests of your students! I think the frozen waterbeads activity works very well with your summer lesson plans. But you can truly explore this concept any time of the year. You can even make some tweaks to the idea based on different s ..read more

If you like to set up sensory bins for every season, these summer sensory bin ideas are just what you need! Be sure to add them to your master list of summer activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids. In the list of summer sensory bins below, you’ll find a variety of themed bins – from watermelon to ocean to pool noodles. This way, you can choose the sensory fun that makes the most sense to you and your students. Some of the ideas are easy to set up, while others require a little more planning and prep work. But each of the summer sensory activities leaves room for changes in order to ..read more

Add this frozen fairy tale science activity to your collection of science activities for preschoolers and kindergarten kids! The frozen science fun works well during your next fairy tale theme, or as part of your science summer camp plans. Of course, you can try it any time of the year since it fits well in a multitude of units. You can easily tweak the fairy tale baking soda and vinegar activity, too. This allows you to change things up based on your students’ ages and needs, or based on the materials you have on-hand. Related: Summer Activities for Preschoolers Science is such a fun thin ..read more

These tree art ideas are perfect for a wide variety of themes throughout the school year. I love having a variety of art projects for kids ready to go as I’m planning, what about you? You can adjust each of the tree art projects based on your students’ ages and needs, as well as the time of year. Or even just based on the supplies you already have on-hand! All of this to say, the tree art activities are easily tweaked to meet your needs. You’ll find a variety of art materials and techniques showcased in the tree art shared below. This way, your students can work with items they’re familiar wit ..read more