If you look in any preschool, water and sand tables for sensory manipulation seem to be all the rage. Sensory tables emphasizes learning through the five senses.  Water Tables Emphasizes: Learn Measurements through comparison and trial Develop Hand/Eye Coordination by pouring Discover the properties of water Experiment with mixing different colors (provide […]
The perfect sandbox is one that draws a crowd of kids all summer and that calls to mind the greatest of all play sites: the beach. What makes the difference between a good sandbox and a bad one? Be sure the site is right. Build it big. Add wide seating. Hide the toys. Cover it […]
Consider gifts for the classroom – a book, special art supplies that the teacher may like (water color paper, etc), stamps and a new stamp pad in a pretty / fun color. Bring in a vase and have each child bring in a flower from home. At the end of the week, the teacher will […]
Tomorrow is Earth Day! Keep Our Earth Sparkling  blank white paper pen blue & green washable tempera paint glitter  Create the earth “template” by turning a bowl upside down and tracing a circle on the paper. Write “Keep Our Earth Sparkling” on the page. Paint the sea blue (if you want to emphasize […]
Eggs (hard boiled or raw) Food coloring Vinegar Cooking oil Containers for the dye mixture (mugs will work) Paper towels A few spoons In each container combine one tablespoon of each of the following: oil, vinegar, and your choice of food coloring. Add enough water to make the liquid deep enough to cover an egg. […]
Large and small paper plates … paint … paint brushes … construction paper … scissors … glue sticks … hole punch … yarn or ribbon. Paint a face on the small paper plate and paint three buttons on a large paper plate. Punch a hole at the top of the large paper plate. Punch a […]
Get a grip on clutter and keep track of your life with a Command Center. Here are some ideas for a wall mounted one, for use in a small space Every home has a place that’s a magnet for piles (unopened mail, shopping lists, permission slips). Clear your family’s clutter spot by creating a “Central […]
 ½ cup liquid starch 2 cups rock salt ½ cup glue with food color  Mix and create 3D structures on cardboard.
