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At Play to Learn Preschool, we believe that children learn best when they are actively engaged in creative, meaningful play! We love to share ideas for hands-on centers, swoon-worthy process art projects, creative dramatic play areas, and literacy-rich activities with other preschool teachers. Our classroom is a delightful place to learn.
Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
1d ago
Bring the beauty of Van Gogh into your preschool classroom with this engaging Starry Night art activity! Art isn’t just for museums—introducing young children to famous artists helps build an early appreciation for creativity and different artistic styles. The key is making it hands-on and accessible, allowing preschoolers to explore techniques in a fun and […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
1w ago
Setting up a water lily sensory play area is a fantastic way to bring the beauty of nature indoors while engaging preschoolers in hands-on exploration. This activity encourages sensory play, creativity, and fine motor skills. It’s also a fantastic way to bring the art of Monet to life for little learners! Here’s how to create […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
1w ago
Cookie books are a fun and exciting way to capture the attention of preschoolers during storytime. With playful stories and colorful pictures, these books teach important lessons like sharing, counting, and working together. This list includes ten great cookie books, along with activity ideas to keep the learning going. Each of these cookie books offers […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
1w ago
The Safari Dramatic Play Center is an engaging way to foster learning through play in the preschool classroom. Authentic, play-based learning fosters imagination, literacy, math skills, and social development in a fun way that feels natural to children. Dramatic play centers are the perfect example of this philosophy in action. The Safari Dramatic Play Center […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
2w ago
Helping preschoolers learn to spell their names is an exciting milestone. Magnetic letters are a fantastic tool to make the process fun and engaging. This simple magnetic name practice activity is easy to set up and quickly becomes a classroom favorite. Why Focus on Names? The most important word for any young child is their […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
2w ago
Math just got a whole lot sweeter! This Gingerbread Cookie Counting interactive bulletin board is the perfect way to combine hands-on learning with holiday fun. This activity takes up hardly any floor space and, when not being used, makes an adorable seasonal display. When students are able to manipulate pieces and move their bodies, it […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
1M ago
Looking for a festive way to help entice students to the writing center? These gingerbread writing salt trays are sure to spice things up! Students enjoy the sweet scents of the holiday season while practicing their letters and numbers and working on fine motor skill development. A little holiday magic helps turn the everyday salt […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
2M ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for preschool gingerbread fun! From play dough to puzzles, these hands-on activities bring festive learning to life in any preschool classroom. Perfect for centers, circle time, or small group settings, these gingerbread-inspired ideas bring a festive twist to hands-on learning. 1. Preschool Gingerbread Play Dough Crafting gingerbread-scented […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
2M ago
Claude Monet for preschool? Of course! Exploring famous artists can be a fun and valuable experience for preschoolers. Art projects inspired by real artists help children build skills and appreciate creativity. A great project to try is based on Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, a famous painting series known for its calm colors and peaceful water […]
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Play to Learn Preschool Preschool Blog
2M ago
Known for her bold use of color and abstract patterns, Alma Thomas’s preschool art is guaranteed to be a success with the students. This project is easy to set up, create, and clean up – every preschool teacher’s dream! Thomas’s bright collage art is appealing to many preschoolers, and students won’t be able to resist […]
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