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Printable Playdough Mats for Preschool

Editor — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Check out these Printable Playdough Mats for Preschool! Playdough is one of the best materials for preschoolers, and it has so many fine motor and sensory benefits. Playing with playdough is not only fun, but it is a great way to increase hand strength and build hand-eye coordination skills! There are 10 playdough mats with differentView Post

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Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

Shelly Riddle — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Kids and teachers both love these fine motor activities for preschoolers! It takes a lot of practice and strengthening to master fine motor skills, but luckily these learning activities are so fun that kids don’t even know they are “at work.” Check out the full list below and have your kiddos get to work, orView Post

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10 Ways to use Dry Erase Circles

Katie T. Christiansen — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:09:14 +0000

Dry erase circles are a simple and easy tool to use with children, and here are 10 ways you can use dry erase circles around the home and classroom. I walked downstairs and a smile gleamed across my face. My daughter wrote me a love note, “I love you to the moon and back momView Post

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How to Make a Preschool Rainbow Craft with Pipe Cleaners

Karen — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:00:24 +0000

Make this fun and inviting preschool rainbow craft with paper and pipe cleaners (chenille stems)! This activity is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or for spring. This easy-to-make craft would be a great addition to your weather unit and fun way for your preschoolers to develop their fine motor skills. How To Make A Pipe Cleaner Preschool RainbowView Post

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How to Make a Paper Plate Apple Lacing Activity for Preschoolers

Karen — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:00:24 +0000

In a couple of weeks, we will be going on our annual trip to the apple orchard. To prepare for our trip, we love to learn all about apples and fill our day with creative apple activities. This Paper Plate Apple Lacing Activity is a fun, fall themed way for young children to work onView Post

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The Best Ways to Teach Kids to Write

Katie T. Christiansen — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:55:50 +0000

Inviting, stress-free activities are key when it comes time to teach kids to write. These kid-tested ideas are sure to be a hit in the classroom or at home. Thank you Go teach! Handwriting for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. The most common comments I’ve heard when people stepped into my classroomView Post

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The Easy Way to Teach Children their Phone Number

Katie T. Christiansen — Sun, 28 May 2017 17:28:44 +0000

I don’t think anyone disagrees that it is necessary to teach children their phone number. We all know how important this is in an emergency! Not only is it a great life skill to do, but it is also important for kindergarten readiness. The hard part is getting it to stick! Especially for younger children whoView Post

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Practicing Scissor Skills with Recycled Artwork

Clarissa Hooper — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:00:56 +0000

Most classrooms have an abundance of student artwork that needs to be recycled throughout the year. Instead of filling up the waste basket or recycling bin with it, consider placing it in a “cutting try” for scissor skills practice! Supplies for an Artwork Cutting Tray: Artwork to recycle Tray to contain everything Different types ofView Post

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Melting Hearts Color Exploration and Ice Play

Katie Pinch — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 12:00:11 +0000

Melting hearts with the kids this Valentine’s Day is an inexpensive activity which lets preschoolers explore colors as they play! The ice play also provides them with the opportunity to improve fine motor skills and strengthen hands to help with writing in the future. Melting Hearts Ice Play Supplies: Heart shaped ice tray FoodView Post

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Colorful Hearts Sensory Bin for Valentine’s Day

Karen — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 13:00:49 +0000

I always love to incorporate the holidays into our learning activities. Since Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, I knew my children would have fun sorting red, pink, and purple hearts using this Colorful Hearts Sensory Bin. In this hands-on sensory activity, your children will not only practice identifying and matching colors but will alsoView Post

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