Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See this post for more details. One of my favorite units to teach is sorting by attributes. There are so many fun and simple sorting activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners. I love teaching this math skill because kids get excited about the activities and they love to look at objects around them and see how similar or different they are from each other. There can be so many great classroom discussions, too! Today I'm sharing … [Read more...]
You Make My Heart Flutter Valentine Craft
I love handprint crafts. They are always so cute and they capture the size of my children's hands, which are growing so quickly! Today I'm sharing with you a fun Valentine's craft with the "You Make My Heart Flutter" phrase on it. Here's what you need for the craft: paint construction paper googly eyes pipe cleaners glue marker Directions for the Valentine Handprint Craft Cut two large hearts out of construction paper. You can use any color of paper. Paint … [Read more...]
40+ February Preschool Themes and Activities
February is the shortest month of the year, but it's also a great one because of all the wonderful themes and lessons you can incorporate into your classroom! In this post, you'll find hands-on activities, free printables, and fun February activities! Valentine's Day Kids love to celebrate this holiday in the month of February! It's the perfect time to make adorable crafts for loved ones. Here are some of my favorites! >>> Fingerprint Valentine's Day Craft >>> You … [Read more...]
Winter Q-Tip Painting Printables
Winter is in full swing and I have the perfect printable for your little learners! Create some winter art with this q-tip painting activity. Not only are the pictures simply adorable, but this is wonderful for practicing fine motor skills! Here’s What You Need: Handful of Q-tips Washable paint Fall Q-tip Printable (at the bottom of this post) Directions: Before you begin, print the pages onto card stock paper. Using card stock paper prevents the paint from bleeding … [Read more...]
The Snowy Day Sequence Activity
I love the book, The Snowy Day! It's a must-read during the winter months. If you are looking for an activity to go along with this book, you'll have to check out this Snowy Day Sequence Activity! One reading comprehension skill that is important to work on with young children is to sequence the events in a story. Sequencing is simply putting events, ideas, and objects in a logical order. It involves understanding the order in which something occurs. For this activity, students will put 8 … [Read more...]
Handprint Project for 2023
Happy 2023! I hope the new year is off to a great start for you! I wanted to share a quick handprint project that would be SO CUTE to do with your students! I did it with my youngest son, who is 8 years old, and I love how it turned out! Materials for Handprint Project You don't need a lot for this project. Here are the few materials you'll need: free printable washable paint paintbrush card stock paper To begin, print the printable onto card stock paper. Then, paint … [Read more...]
Building a Snowman Sequencing Printable
I think snowmen activities are the cutest! This Building a Snowman Sequencing Printable is a great way to discuss the steps to making a snowman and develop sequencing skills. Sequencing is simply putting events, ideas, and objects in a logical order. There are so many things we sequence every day, like getting ready for the day, riding a bike, or brushing your teeth! Sequencing involves understanding the order in which something occurs. Key words for sequencing are words like "first," … [Read more...]
January Preschool Themes And Activities
January is almost here and it is the perfect time to use theme units to teach preschoolers! Make learning exciting with these fantastic thematic units that are well-loved by kids! If you are looking for inspiration for your January calendar, this is the perfect place to start! Today I'm excited to share my favorite January preschool themes with you! There are so many wonderful themes for the month of January...the possibilities are endless! The only problem I see is that you won't have enough … [Read more...]
Christmas Thank You Cards Kids Can Make
You've just celebrated Christmas and received plenty of gifts, so now it's time to write thank you notes! Kids may love this task or dread it, but today I'm here to show you some really fun and creative ways to show gratitude with thank you cards! Christmas Thank You Ideas 1. Shaving Cream Thank You Notes My kids love playing with shaving cream…so why not use it to make cards?! This is a very sensory-friendly activity too! Here's how to do it: 1. Put stickers on card stock paper that … [Read more...]
Polar Animals Preschool Packet
Winter is the perfect time to learn about polar animals! This Polar Animals Preschool Packet will help you get started with this winter theme. Here are 15 printables all about polar animals that you can add to your polar animals unit or Arctic animals theme in your classroom! You could teach about Arctic animals any time of the year, but winter is great if you live in a colder climate. It helps students connect with the topic more easily! This polar animal packet has the following … [Read more...]
