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

Flowers are one of the best parts of springtime. For centuries, people have captured the fleeting beauty of spring with pressed flowers. This flower suncatcher craft for preschoolers captures the beauty of springtime and preserves it. Students benefit from this process art project while making something truly gorgeous. Perfect for a parent gift or a decoration for the classroom window, this pressed flower suncatcher craft is a great way to celebrate spring! Materials Needed for the Flower Suncatcher Craft There are a few things to consider when thinking of a preschool art project. Ideally, the ..read more

Most preschoolers love rainbows. Rainbows are bright and cheerful reminders that even the dreariest days can have beautiful moments. However, it’s hard to get a rainbow to happen “on demand.” Unless, of course, there’s a light table activity with rainbows to play with! This Rainbow Light Table Activity is perfect for brightening the smiles of students and teachers alike! This easy Rainbow Light Table Activity is perfect for practicing colors, finessing fine motor skills, and strengthening sorting skills. Check out this Resource from my Shop! Rainbow Preschool Unit $5.50 Find your good fortun ..read more

Typewriters might be unfamiliar to today’s children. However, after reading Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin, they will want to experience the fun of clicking and clacking away on these ancestors of computer keyboards. Setting up a dramatic play area with the tools to recreate the story encourages students to practice their letter recognition, imaginative play, and more! Start by reading Click Clack Moo: Cows that Type during circle time, then set up a fun pretend play activity! It’s simple, and you only need a typewriter, paper, and costumes. Children will love clicking on ..read more

Color sorting sensory play takes a simple preschool skill, making it irresistible to young learners. Preschoolers love to dig their hands into the sensory materials, and it’s fantastic for their brain development. Sensory play gives them a hands-on and tactile experience, building connections in their brains while they do what they do best – learn through playing! Colors and shapes help children adopt high-level logic skills. That includes understanding concepts like “different” and “same,” learning how to count, and recognizing letters/numbers. The Importance of Color Sorting Sorting by colo ..read more

Get ready for an exciting journey through the barnyard, where numbers meet adorable farm animals! Dig into this Farm Numbers Activity designed for preschoolers to enjoy at the light table. Students will be delighted as they explore numbers alongside their favorite barnyard friends. Keep an ear out for the sounds of mooing cows and clucking chickens—it’s all part of the fun at the light table! At Circle Time, introduce each number alongside its corresponding animal. Next, place the pages on the light table so the children can explore the materials independently. Learning to write numbers is an ..read more

The Three Little Pigs is a classic fairy tale that many preschool teachers love to teach their little learners. Preschoolers learn better when immersing themselves fully in the story, so these kid-sized Three Little Pigs houses are perfect for the dramatic play center. Even better, the students help make them – turning it into an art project! These large story props are even better for the dramatic play area or a family performance because the students help make them! Materials Needed for All Three Little Pigs Houses Two large white project boards – the tri-fold kind used often for science f ..read more

Many preschoolers have their first visit to the dentist while in preschool. However, it can be a hard task to get these little ones to keep their teeth “tooth fairy ready.” These dental health activities for young learners help children understand why it’s so important to take care of their teeth. They’ll learn about their teeth and mouths and get hands-on practice with brushing and flossing. Each of these hands-on activities is guaranteed to be fun—and that’s the whole tooth! Whether for a unit on Community Helpers, celebrating Dental Health Month, or learning about the human body, these act ..read more

Help bring the excitement of the farm into the preschool classroom. Check out these awesome farm books for kids. Each book on the list will make learning fun and will help preschoolers feel more connected to their world. There are many different skills that preschoolers can practice when reading farm books, such as math, science, and of course, reading! The Cow Who Clucked by Denise Fleming This sweet story follows a cow who suddenly finds herself clucking along, having lost her “moo!” Along with her friends, they search the barnyard to find what she is missing. Bright illustrations and a rep ..read more

Build on preschoolers’ imaginations with this unique sandpaper art project. Perfect to use in a construction unit, and enough fun to use over and over again, this activity also improves pre-writing skills. The best part is that it is super simple to put together with easy-to-find items! Supplies Needed for Sandpaper Art drawing paper crayons or colored pencils sandpaper in various grits binder clips or clipboards Sandpaper is available in many grits, from very coarse to almost smooth. Find it at any hardware store, online, or even most dollar stores. And the best part is that the sandpaper ..read more