This Andy Warhol preschool art project is designed to add a burst of color and creativity to any classroom, making it perfect for art shows and open houses. The project engages young students with its vibrant colors and playful techniques. It also provides a gentle introduction to one of the most iconic artists of the 20th century. Explore the fascinating world of Andy Warhol and add a little “pop” to the art display in the classroom. Introducing Andy Warhol First, introduce the topic of Andy Warhol in circle time. The Andy Warhol Museum is a fantastic online resource for information on the a ..read more

This preschool color wheel art activity helps students learn all about colors and makes a fabulous display for the classroom. This art project takes six days (and some drying time) to complete. It’s perfect for a unit about rainbows, colors, color theory, artists, or even just for fun. Students will be so proud of their final product! Materials Needed for the Preschool Color Wheel Large cardboard cake circles (the ones pictured are 14″) Large, thick white paper Red, yellow, and blue tempera or acrylic paints Paint brushes or foam rollers Small containers for paint mixing Pompoms, colored scr ..read more

Number dots are a fun way for preschoolers to practice many skills while learning to identify numbers. Math is a crucial learning skill for young learners, so these activities are an engaging way for students to play and learn. Number dots are also versatile and easy for the teacher to set up! So Many Skills! Working with the number of dots pages is, of course, a math-focused center. However, students working with these materials practice all sorts of preschool skills. Picking up and placing the small materials into the circles is practicing one-to-one correspondence. However, it is also a fin ..read more

Golf ball art is a delightful and engaging process art activity that combines the joy of painting with the excitement of movement. This unique project allows young children to explore colors, textures, and patterns in a playful and hands-on way. Perfect for little artists with big imaginations, golf ball art is easy to set up and provides endless opportunities for experimentation and creativity. Process Art isn’t just Par for the Course Process art is important in preschool because it focuses on creativity and exploration instead of the final result. It lets young children play with materials ..read more

April showers might keep preschoolers indoors, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t enjoy “planting” flowers at a flower sensory table. Creating a flower sensory table is simple and provides hours of educational fun. This is the perfect indoor activity for the classroom with limited prep and materials. It’s also a great way to help children practice planting flowers before the class attempts it with real plants. Materials Needed for a Flower Sensory Table A flower sensory table doesn’t need to be elaborate or expensive to be engaging. Here are the materials for an amazing center: dry popcorn ..read more

Preschool is a time for exploration, discovery, and building foundational skills through play. One of the most popular areas in the preschool classroom is the sensory table. This dynamic space invites children to engage their senses, fostering cognitive and motor development in a natural, enjoyable way. Imagine enhancing this experience by incorporating wooden literacy puzzles into the sensory table. The result? An irresistible sensory puzzle table where students will play – and learn – over and over again! Easy Set-Up A great learning center doesn’t need to be complicated and require a lot of ..read more

This interactive Sports Bulletin Board is not just another classroom decoration! Students practice their sorting skills and use what they’ve learned in class – all while having fun. This sports bulletin board scores major points with students and teachers alike! Interactive bulletin boards are a dynamic and engaging way to bring both themed decoration and another learning center into the classroom. These interactive displays are not just for decoration; they provide a unique opportunity to use vertical classroom wall space. Add a sports theme and get ready to score big points with students! C ..read more

As preschool and pre-K teachers, finding fun and effective ways to teach important skills and social-emotional concepts to students is essential. The “Sammy the Golden Dog” series is a great tool to do just that. These Sammy books are engaging and teach essential skills through entertaining stories and hands-on activities. About Sammy the Golden Dog Sammy is a golden retriever who loves to learn and helps children develop speech, emotional, and cognitive skills in a fun way. The rhyming phrases in the books keep kids interested and excited to read them over and over again. Soothing Sammy: Emo ..read more

Early writing activities for preschoolers not only help our youngest learners understand the shape and structure of the letters in the alphabet, but they also serve a number of other functions as well. Early writing practice teaches directionality in writing, encourages fine muscle development and coordination, and also helps students process sensory information critical to the writing process. These early writing ideas for preschoolers are both fun and functional for teachers and students alike! Early literacy skills are crucial in developing life-long learners. All of the domains of a child ..read more

Sand writing is just one of many different tactile writing tray ideas out there. It’s a fantastic way to encourage students to practice their writing skills. With a few modifications, it’s a perfect Earth Day center for students and recyclable, too! What are the benefits of Sand Writing? Writing trays are dry or wet sensory material in a low tray or bin container. Children use their fingers or a tool such as a pencil, paintbrush, or other item to draw, write letters, or form numbers into the sensory material. Sand writing (or other sensory writing materials) is fantastic in helping with l ..read more