I love this idea from Gift of Curiosity for making a beehive model out of hexagon pattern blocks. My daughter loved her pattern blocks when she was younger and it would be great to pull them out again and have … Read More ...
Insect Activities for Kids
My daughter has always been interested in bugs — though she doesn’t really like spiders — and I’m glad she doesn’t find them icky or tend to run away from them.
Lots of kids seem to go through a bug … Read More ...
Spring Learning Activities for Little Kids
I don’t know why there are so many different spring-themed learning activities. Maybe because we’re all so excited about the changing weather we want to talk about it as much as we possibly can.
Whatever the reason, Kindergals has a … Read More ...
Number Trees Make Learning Fun
Chicka, Chick 1, 2, 3 is probably not as well-known as the other Chicka, Chicka book, but it still provides great inspiration to those who want to bring learning off the page and into the classroom or home.
I love … Read More ...
Science Activity – Build a Heart Model from Soda Bottles and Straws
I love this idea for making a functioning heart model from STEAM Powered Family.
The materials are easy to come by, especially if you drink soda, and it’s a powerful lesson in how blood moves around the body.
In addition … Read More ...
Tooth Activities for Children’s Dental Health Month
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It’s a good time to celebrate good oral hygiene, to learn about teeth and to do teeth-related activities.
A to Z Teacher Stuff has a tooth unit study that … Read More ...
Fun Valentine Crafts and Activities for Kids
There are so many great Valentine’s Day crafts and activities for kids, it would take more than all month to share them.
But NurtureStore has a great collection of activities and crafts for Valentine’s Day, including sensory projects, science, … Read More ...
Build a Flower Number Match
This cute printable math activity from Frogs and Fairies helps little ones practice counting and number recognition with a spring theme.
The center of the flower shows the number and students have to find the petals that will complete the … Read More ...
A Bunch of Winter Games Activities
This list is from the last time the Winter Games came around, so there are some dated parts related to the mascots (you can learn about this year’s mascot, Soohorang the white tiger, here) but this list of 30-plus … Read More ...
Easy Ways for Kids to Start Seeds
Planting seeds indoors and observing the plants as they grow is a common activity this time of year in preschool classrooms and beyond.
The great thing about it, in addition, to teaching kids about how plants grow and the parts … Read More ...
Winter Games Printables and Activities
There are lots of great ideas, crafts, printables and more related to the Winter Olympics over at Activity Village. They have information about this year’s host city and country (Pyeongchang, South Korea), coloring pages and activities related to different sports … Read More ...
Fun Games to Play to Prepare for the Winter Games
The Winter Games are coming up next month, and if you’re ready to bring a little of that fun into the classroom or your home, here are some great winter sport themed games you can play.
Some of these ideas, … Read More ...
Lunar New Year Activities for Kids
The Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 16, so there’s plenty of time to think about activities you can do with your kids related to the holiday.
The upcoming year is the year of the dog, which of course provides … Read More ...
Super Cute Auto Shop Dramatic Play Area
Dramatic play is the learning of preschool, and this auto shop dramatic play area idea from Pocket of Preschool is really cute and packs in a lot of learning opportunities.
Make cars out of big cardboard boxes and use props … Read More ...
10 Amazing Ways to Make a Cell Model
Cells are tiny but there is a lot going on inside of them, which can be hard for kids and adults alike to visualize.
Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers has a great collection of DIY cell models using everything from foam to … Read More ...