This wood slice pumpkin craft is just too adorable! Halloween is coming! Are you ready? We love to create simple fall crafts that we can use to decorate the house with and this easy wood slice … [Read More]
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Spin, Find & Cover Alphabet Letter Recognition Game
Learning uppercase and lowercase letters is more engaging when children can turn it into a game! This Spin, Find & Cover Alphabet Game gives preschoolers a playful, hands-on way to practice recognizing and distinguishing letters. Children use a pencil and paperclip to spin, identify whether they landed on the uppercase or lowercase letter, and then […]
10 Easy Name Recognition Activities for Preschoolers
Helping children recognize their own names is a meaningful first step in early literacy. A child’s name is familiar, personal, and naturally interesting, which makes it a wonderful place to begin exploring letters and print. These easy name recognition activities for preschoolers turn name practice into playful, hands-on learning. Most use supplies you probably already […]
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 […]