A thematic study of dinosaurs is such an exciting topic for preschoolers, and they will love this dinosaur fossil dig science activity! Children will use scientific thinking and fine motor skills while they make the fossils and then use tools to excavate them to see what dinosaur is hidden inside. Children can record their findings on a printable recording sheet, designed especially for preschoolers. Making Dinosaur Fossils with Kids Begin with making the dinosaur fossils. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to engage in a tactile experience, measuring and mixing their own fossil dou ..read more

Here’s a Farm Science Center that is simple to set up and engaging for young children. This center not only fosters sorting and classifying skills but also encourages learning all about farm animals and farm life. Set up this hands-on, interactive science center and your little learners will be transported straight to the countryside! Farm Science Center: Getting Started Before unveiling the Farm Science Center to your little learners, I recommend spending some time exploring the world of farms by reading farm-themed books and engaging in class discussions about farm animals, the roles of far ..read more

The Farm Shape Game will help students practice math skills and visual discrimination skills by finding what’s missing from a set of shapes. The shapes are sweet little farm animals that your little learners are sure to love! This “What’s Missing” style game offers two options. You can use a slideshow on a computer projector, interactive whiteboard, or tablet, or you can use a set of printable cards in the Math Center. Find more Farm Theme Activities here. To prepare the Farm Shape Game: The only prep needed for the slideshow game is simply to have it ready on your chosen device (projector, i ..read more

Engaging preschoolers in learning activities that are both fun and educational is essential for their cognitive development. One such activity that combines excitement with learning is the Rainbow Alphabet Game. By incorporating colorful visuals and hands-on exploration, children can dive into the world of letters while having a blast. This activity not only reinforces letter recognition but also sharpens fine motor skills as they mark their findings on the Rainbow Alphabet Mat. So, let’s embark on a journey where the alphabet meets the vibrant hues of the rainbow! Preparation Tips for the Ra ..read more

Encourage your preschool artists to make winter-inspired art with these simple Winter Art Center ideas. Instead of sticking to the usual art materials, mix things up during this cold season to give your Art Center new life. These ideas work well in an open-ended art environment, letting kids choose their materials and unleash their imagination in determining what they want to create. You can give suggestions for how to make snowballs and snowmen with some of these materials, but can also let children use them in the way the choose. If you have concerns about children using too much of some of ..read more

Are you looking for an engaging and educational way to teach the alphabet to your preschoolers? Look no further! Introducing the Penguin Alphabet Game – a fun and interactive activity designed to make learning the alphabet a delightful experience for your little ones. This activity will be perfect for a Winter Theme or Polar Animals Theme! The Penguin Alphabet Game The Penguin Alphabet Game is a hands-on activity that combines adorable penguins with the essential skill of learning the alphabet. This game is tailored for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten children, offering a playful approach ..read more

As the festive season approaches, why not sprinkle some holiday cheer into your literacy lessons with Christmas phonological awareness activities? Here’s a collection of easy-to-do Circle Time activities for Christmas time that will help you teach rhyming, letter sounds, and syllables to your preschool learners. Rhyming Activities: Christmas Phonological Awareness Rhyming Gift Wrap: Wrap small objects in wrapping paper or tissue paper or place them in gift bags. Children can unwrap the gifts and tell a word that rhymes with the object. For example, if they unwrap a wooden “block”, they can s ..read more

There’s a lot of tattling going on in preschool classrooms! It can often feel like a nuisance, especially with preschool teachers dealing with larger class sizes, which means they have to deal with even more tattling. It becomes overwhelming! Young children are not only learning ABCs and 123s, but also important social skills. Tattling is an opportunity for teachers to help children learn problem-solving and communication skills. So, how should preschool teachers handle tattling? Understanding Tattling Children tattle for various reasons. They may be seeking adult attention or approval: to s ..read more

Here are some fun ways to teach rhyming in Pre-K. Nursery Rhymes We recite traditional nursery rhymes while doing movements that correspond with them. The movements we use come from Jack Hartmann’s CDs Rhymin’ to the Beat volumes 1 and 2. We learn to recite the rhyme with the movements before doing the song. Reciting nursery rhymes is the best way to begin teaching rhyming to preschoolers. We start the school year with nursery rhymes and continue them all year long. You can get free printable nursery posters here at PreKinders.com. Rhyming Basket Objects are placed in a basket (one object for ..read more

Math nursery rhymes can be a fun and engaging way to introduce mathematical concepts to preschoolers. Here are some ways in which math nursery rhymes can help preschoolers: Counting and Number Recognition: Nursery rhymes often involve counting objects or characters, such as “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” or “Five Little Ducks.” By saying these rhymes, preschoolers learn to count and recognize numbers in a playful way. Numerical Order: Rhymes like “This Old Man” or “Ten in the Bed” involve counting down or up, which helps preschoolers understand numerical order and sequencing. Basic Operations: Ma ..read more