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Earth Day is this week, and we have been reading books about the rainforest and all things nature this month. Therefore, I wanted to put together a mini-unit for all our favorite Earth Day rainforest activities and books that we have loved using for play and learning simultaneously. Giant Paper Tree Word Wall Earth Day …
In the springtime, I love reading books about insects, bugs, and all things nature-related. And this year, I added another unit about animals that camouflage to bring in some of my daughter's preschool standards she needs to learn. Our favorite books and activities for chameleons and other animals that share this adaptation are included below. …
My kids loved looking for the chameleon on each page in the Invisible Lizard by Kurt Cyrus & illustrated by Andy Atkins. This inspired the sensory play bins I made as follow-up activities for them. Materials for the Camouflage Sensory Tray Green colored ricePainted chickpeasLegumesBook- Invisible Lizard by Kurt Cyrus & illustrated by Andy AtkinsSensory …
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Best Activities to Use with Water Beads Over the last few months, there is one material that I have used again and again. That is water beads! It has become my go-to activity for my kids when I need some time to get something done. These beads are simple, easy to use, and endlessly versatile …
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My kids had fun mixing colored rice last week, and the result of the rice was such a gorgeous rainbow that I had to make another activity to use them again. We recently completed a rainbow unit, therefore we had plenty of additional materials to add to this rainbow Easter egg sensory play idea. Rainbow …
Your child will love playing with the colors of springtime with this easy-to-set-up sensory activity. Child learn through play about how animals camouflage in the wild. My kids used it for days in multiple different ways. I'm sure your children will love it as well! My process for setting up the activity is explained below, …
When I worked with kindergarteners for aftercare over a decade ago, I loved using tissue paper to make flowers with my children all the time. It became one of my go-to activities when we couldn't play outside. Using coffee filters is my new take on that classic craft. It's easier to set-up, decorate, fold, and clean …
With this easy to set- up, St. Patrick's Day will be colorful and filled with rainbow fun for kids. Your kids will play for hours with this interactive activity.
Water play for everyday fun is what this activity was designed to do for my kids. They played for hours in this easy to set-up activity.
My son might just be turning two but he knows what he loves- DINOSAURS! This lead me down a rabbit hole of all things dino. Example of a tuff tray activity we did with dinosaur puzzle pieces to play with for hours. I included all our favorite activities we did below. There are endless products …
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