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Pinecone Science Experiment: Why Do Pinecones Open and Close?
Pinecones are easy to find during a fall nature walk, but did you know they can also be used for a simple preschool science experiment? With just pinecones, water, and two containers, children can investigate what happens when pinecones get wet—and then watch the change happen all over again as they dry. This pinecone science […]
Home Daycare Daily Schedule: A Realistic Routine for Mixed Ages
Running a home daycare means caring for children of different ages, needs, personalities, and schedules, all within the same day. A predictable home daycare daily schedule can help everything run more smoothly, but it shouldn’t be so rigid that one late arrival or missed nap throws off the entire day. The best home daycare schedule […]
20 Picture Books About Nature for Preschoolers
Nature is full of things for preschoolers to notice, touch, wonder about, and explore. A walk around the yard can lead to questions about a tiny seed, a busy bee, a changing leaf, or an earthworm hiding beneath the soil. Picture books are a wonderful way to build on that natural curiosity. The best nature […]
Apple Taste Test and Graphing Activity for Preschoolers
Apple season is the perfect time to explore new tastes with preschoolers! This easy apple taste test gives children a chance to examine, smell, touch, and taste several kinds of apples before choosing their favorite. After tasting the apples, children can vote for the one they liked best and add their choice to a simple […]
Fall Color Mixing Ice Activity for Preschoolers
Explore colors, melting, and simple science with this easy fall color mixing ice activity for preschoolers. Colored ice cubes, warm water, and pipettes create an engaging hands-on experiment that is simple to prepare and fun to explore. Use red and yellow ice to make orange, or combine blue and yellow ice to make green. Preschoolers […]
Apple Volcano Science Experiment for Preschoolers
This easy apple volcano science experiment is a fun way to add hands-on science to your fall preschool activities. With just an apple, baking soda, and vinegar, kids can watch a fizzy reaction happen right inside a real apple. It’s simple enough for preschoolers, takes only a few minutes to set up, and works perfectly […]