Read Ten Little Fish by Audrey Wood. In this simple counting story, glossy computer-generated illustrations show a school of cute, expressive tropical fish that disappear, one per spread, providing a descending counting exercise that leaves one yellow fish. Then lonely yellow meets and falls in love with an attractive green that happens by, and the […]
 This project is blowing bubbles with a twist. We first made these foamerators last summer and they quickly became a big hit.  An empty soda or water bottle A washcloth A rubber band  Cut the bottom off of the bottle. Fold the washcloth in half and cover the bottom of the bottle […]
 Practice an ABAB pattern with your preschooler (useful for building pre-math skills) using a large circle and rectanglular strips (1 1/2 by 3 inchs). We alternated yellow and orange several times to fit around the “sun”. We will also be using it as a summer countdown calendar (there are twelve “rays”, perfect for the […]
A visual guide to hand print and foot print activities Handprint Christmas Tree FootPrint Snow Man Hand and Foot Print Rudolph Foot Print Valentine Hand Print “I love you” in sign language Card  Hand Print Lion Hand Print Elephant Foot Print Ducklings Hand Print and Popcorn Sheep Hand Print Bunnies Foot Print Butterflies Abstract […]
  A fun, eco-friendly activity that uses recycled goods from home to create cute animal pencil cups.   Use recycled materials to create an animal pencil cup. Learn about different animals and their different colors, features, etc. Use fine motor skills to attach small pieces to cans. Reinforce concepts of “same†and “different.†[…]
Celebrate nature and decorate your space!  Show some examples of the things you’d like the children to look for on their walk: small flowers, leaves, etc. Discourage them from choosing sticks or thick items (pinecones, etc) – explain that flat things will work better for your project. Take your group on a nature walk. […]
Many times we walk through gardens without realizing the potential in the soil. This activity invites the preschool child to discover the many possibilities that wait at her feet! Â Before You Start: Find a plant or a tree that is growing in an unusual place. Ask the children how that plant began growing in […]
 Make a Wagon Poke holes near the top rim of a medium size Cardboard box. String a piece of cord about 2 feet long through the hole, knotting on both ends. You can paint wheels on the box and cover it with contact paper for a more permanent toy.  Make a Mobile An […]
