About a week ago I did a fun wind lesson with my kiddies. We talked about the wind and observed how different objects changed when they were in the wind as opposed to inside. During the lesson, one of the objects we observed was a wind chime from the dollar store. Unfortunately, it did not… Continue reading How to Make a Wind Chime – Spring Craft
Category: Preschool
Dollar Store Finds: Preschool Lesson on Wind
It has been awhile since I’ve done a dollar store finds on this blog and last week I finally had a chance to run to the dollar store and search for items to make the perfect dollar store finds post. Luckily, I was only looking for about two minutes before I found the perfect items.… Continue reading Dollar Store Finds: Preschool Lesson on Wind
Cut and Paste Shape Apple Tree Activity
The time has come for another exciting preschool series. This series will include a variety of printable cut and paste activities for preschoolers. Cutting and pasting is a classic activity in preschool and it’s classic for a reason. Cutting is a very important fine motor skill which helps with brain development, language development, and finger… Continue reading Cut and Paste Shape Apple Tree Activity
Spring Scene Pattern Block Template and More Pattern Block Templates!
This is the final post for the pattern block templates series. It has been so much fun for me to put together all of these pattern block templates. Little Bear has really enjoyed using the pattern blocks in so many different ways. Check out the bottom of this post for links to all the past… Continue reading Spring Scene Pattern Block Template and More Pattern Block Templates!
Fill in the Shape with Pattern Blocks
Today’s pattern block activity templates consist of a fun fill in the shape activity. I made them just by putting random pattern blocks on a piece of paper in such a way that all the pattern blocks were touching. Then, I traced around the outside edges of all the pattern blocks. After I made a… Continue reading Fill in the Shape with Pattern Blocks
Spring Pattern Block Templates
This is week 3 of our pattern block series and Little Bear has really been enjoying the activities. We started with a pre-addition pattern block game and last week we made patterns with pattern blocks. So, for week 3 I thought we would do some plain old pattern blocks templates. I made 5 Spring pattern… Continue reading Spring Pattern Block Templates
Making Patterns with Pattern Blocks for Preschoolers
This is my second post in the pattern blocks template series. Last week I shared a fun pre-addition game to play with pattern blocks. Today, we are making patterns with pattern blocks. I have several pattern block templates to share today and they are available in color or in black and white. Simple Patterns There… Continue reading Making Patterns with Pattern Blocks for Preschoolers
Pattern Blocks Pre-Addition Math Mat
What is a math work mat my preschooler can use with pattern blocks? I am so excited to be starting a brand new series all about pattern blocks. Before I became a preschool teacher, I knew that I wanted pattern blocks in my preschool classroom. So, the summer before preschool began, I dutifully bought pattern… Continue reading Pattern Blocks Pre-Addition Math Mat
Space Themed Montessori Tot School Trays
Both sets of our tot trays in March were for holidays (St. Patrick’s Day and Easter), so it was exciting to put together some tot trays that weren’t related to a holiday. We did a space theme for tot school and I have to say, these were some of my favorite trays to put together. I’m pretty… Continue reading Space Themed Montessori Tot School Trays
Dollar Store Finds: Valentine’s Day Edition
What are some fun items from the dollar store for Valentine’s Day? How can I survive this winter?!? I am so excited that Valentine’s Day is coming. You know why? Because that means winter is a little closer to being OVER!!! Hallelujah! Okay, so winter is not my favorite time of year. Don’t worry, I’m… Continue reading Dollar Store Finds: Valentine’s Day Edition