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Squirting paint using basters and pipettes is always a good way to strengthen fine motor skills. Our preschoolers loved making colorful waterfalls! But how about younger children? This pine cone fine motor activity for toddlers is the answer, especially in the fall.

When someone donated a huge bag of pinecones, I just knew they'd be perfect for this. You know how I love to work those fine motor skills in all areas of the classroom! There are so many cute fall crafts out there, and I admit I've got a few planned for October, but what I feel is most important is open-ended art. The type of art that the children walk right up to the table and do what they want, with no thought on the finished product. The pure joy of just exploring! That's exactly what happened with this fall fine motor activity. This was the first time our 2 year olds used droppers or pipettes. They smiled huge when they realized if they squeezed and released, paint would burst out. The more they performed the motion, the easier it got. Pure fun!
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Pine Cone Fine Motor Activity for Toddlers

What you will need:

Setting it up:

Pour the tempera paint into containers and place them on a table, along with the droppers and/or pipettes and/or brushes and the pine cones. Invite your toddlers to paint the pinecones! It really is as simple as that!

What I love about these droppers is that the children really have to focus on squeezing the paint from the tray and releasing it onto the pine cone. It is not easy, takes great concentration, but once they master this? All smiles!

Oh, and they also giggled when the droppers made bubbles from the air.

These are the types of art activities where I can show them and walk away. Child-led, NOT teacher directed.

We hung these on our classroom tree along with the owls made by the 3s class. The children love to try to figure out which one is theirs.

More ideas for fall:

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Squirting paint using basters and pipettes is always a good way to strengthen fine motor skills. Our preschoolers loved making colorful waterfalls! But how about younger children? This pine cone fine motor activity for toddlers is the answer, especially in the fall. When someone donated a huge bag of pinecones, I just knew they'd be perfect for this.

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If you are looking for fine motor activities for preschoolers, then look no further. These fine motor activities are fun, engaging and super effective!

I am always looking for ways to work on fine motor skills with my kids. Thankfully, there are so many great fine motor tools and games you can play to work on small hand muscles and prepare kids for writing and other life skills.

Favorite Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

This list is jam-packed with fun and engaging fine motor activities that your preschoolers will want to do again and again!
1. Alphabet Lacing Beads
Our favorite alphabet beads are these Giant Alphabet Beads from Lakeshore. They are big and chunky, so they are perfect for young preschoolers to lace. I like to use alphabet beads because they make it easy for children to engage with the alphabet while also developing fine motor skills. We've used them to practice spelling names, learn letters and sounds, build sight words and more.
2. Pom Poms and an Ice Cube Tray
My preschooler does this activity over and over again! Simply put a bunch of craft pom poms on the table with an ice cube tray. Then add some fine motor tools like tweezers or clothespins. Children will use the fine motor tools to pick up the pom poms and place them in the tray. This is easily one of our favorite fine motor activities for preschoolers!
3. Spider Web Game
One of our all-time favorite fine motor activities (and the most popular one on this website) is this spider web fine motor activity! Just grab a small basket, weave some yarn through to make a "web" and add some spider rings to the bottom. Then give children tweezers or clothespins and let them get the spiders out of the web. Use more or less yarn depending on the abilities of your students/kids. The more yarn you weave around the basket, the more challenging the activity will be. My 6-year-old son still loves doing this activity! So, if your kids are older and still need fine motor practice, I highly recommend this game.
4. Getting Ready to Write Gumball Grab
My kids love practicing any skill when I turn it into a game. Getting Ready to Write Gumball Grab does just that and in a super fun way! My kids absolutely love this game and have no clue how much fine motor practice they are getting at the same time. Kids grip the tweezer tongs that come with the game like they would hold a pencil, so it is awesome for developing the fine motor skills necessary for writing. This is just one of the many wonderful tools and activities from Lakeshore that help promote fine motor skills in a fun and engaging way!
5. Hole Punch Game
I created these hole punch strips (<- click here to get them) for my kids that develop fine motor skills and math skills. Children roll a dice and punch that many holes on the strip. The first one to the finish line wins! P.S. This is our favorite hole punch (affiliate link) and so much easier for my kids to use.

Developing Fine Motor Skills in Preschool
6. Pipettes and Water Play
My preschooler's favorite thing to do is play with water. So, I just give her cups of colored water and pipettes and she happily plays with the water while developing fine motor skills. These eyedroppers also work really well!
7. Scoop and Count Game
This Squeeze, Scoop and Count Ice Cream Shop is such a fun way for preschoolers to develop fine motor skills while also learning to count! It's also perfect for pretend play. This is a staple in our preschool supplies!
8. Play Dough and Buttons
My kids really enjoy adding these large collage buttons to play dough. They like to hide the buttons in the play dough and then dig them back out. This process is awesome for strengthening hand muscles!
9. Tracing Lines with Gems
This fine motor activity for preschoolers is super simple to set up! Just draw lines on colored construction paper and have the kids trace along the lines with gems, buttons or beads.
10. Cutting Mazes
If you are looking for ways to help your kids with scissor skills, this activity is for you. I like to take squares of colored cardstock and make cutting mazes for the kids. Just use a marker or crayon to draw a maze and then invite your kids to use scissors to go through the maze. Another option is to have the kids make their own mazes that they can share with one another.
11. Q-tip Painting
Q-tip dot painting is always a favorite with my kids! Learn names or letters by dot painting along the lines of the letters. This requires children to use precision and helps to develop fine motor control.

I hope this list of fine motor activities for preschoolers is really helpful to you and that your kids enjoy them as much as my kids do!

What would you add to this list? Please share your kids' favorite fine motor activities in the comments.

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It's the first day of school for most of the kids and teens here in Homer. In anticipation of the buzzing afterschool energy level we see each Fall, I'm back to featuring passive programs kids can try out. The STEAM activities are meant to get even older kids (7-12) playing, tinkering, fiddling on their own terms while at the same time addressing the mischief that sometimes arises when kids hangout at the library for long periods of time while they wait for their working parents and caregivers. Each program or activity is low cost and requires minimal effort and time. Most activities are set out for 1-2 weeks depending on the activity.

This week's passive program features Homemade Tinker Toys! I got the idea here, although I am using some different materials.

Cost: $4

Materials:
Straws cut into varying lengths (20 whole straws- purchased, but you may have on hand)
Toilet roll tubes (about 35- I had on hand)
Plastic tub to hold tubes

Preparation:
I punched 4 holes in each side of each tube. The holes are evenly spaced and symmetrical around each end of the tube as far from opening as standard hole-punch will reach. I also used scissors to cut two slits in the openings of the tubes (see image below). Some tubes have 2 slits on each opening and on others I only cut slits on one side. The slits allow the tubes to be stacked. I then cut straws in 2 different lengths- some straws I cut in half and others I cut in thirds. I organized the straws by size in two different cups. That's it for prep!

I placed a tub of the prepared tubes and cut straws on a table with building space so curious kids could build right where they see the activity and so others could get inspired by what others have built before them.

Update: Kids from ages 2-12 have built with these tubes and loved them. I'll definitely be leaving this out for a 2nd week.

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It's the first day of school for most of the kids and teens here in Homer. In anticipation of the buzzing afterschool energy level we see each Fall, I'm back to featuring passive programs kids can try out. The STEAM activities are meant to get even older kids (7-12) playing, tinkering, fiddling on their own...

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Hi my "witchy" friends! Are you ready to BREW up something extra crafty with the kids today?!

With today's Stained Glass Witch Cauldron kid craft idea and free printable template, your child is sure to "brew up" something spooky & bone-chilling that is perfect to display on the windows ALL HALLOWEEN LONG!

Have kids "cast a spell" with our simple DIY idea, while making their own version of what a witch's brew should look like! No two pieces will be alike and that's what makes this EXTRA FUN!

So what will be inside YOUR cauldron? Glitter, sequins, maybe even some Halloween colored feathers? Whatever you decide to place in it - we hope you have fun "mixing" it!

Find the FULL step-by-step tutorial below and get ready to brew potions, cast spells or even create magically infused items with just some simple supplies!!!

Happy crafting, my "bewitching" friends!!!

Free Cauldron Template {download HERE}

Colored Printer

White Cardstock

Scissors

Clear Contact Paper

Glitter, sequins, feathers, tissue paper etc.

First download and print the FREE template above. You will want one cauldron printable per craft.

Grab your scissors. Trim out the cauldron, as well as the rectangular center from it. Discard excess paper.

Now grab your clear contact paper. Cut out TWO pieces that are bigger than the cauldron cutout.

Remove the backing from one piece of contact paper. Lay it on a flat surface. Place the cauldron cutout, face down, on the contact paper.

Next have children decorate the inside of their cauldron however they like {remember - it's whatever THEY want in their brew.}

Once they are done "mixing and stirring" their potion, grab the second piece of contact paper.

Peel off the backing and place it on top of the other piece of contact paper, moving your hand around to "squish" everything together.

To finish off the Stained Glass Witch Cauldron craft, use your scissors to trim out the cauldron/remove the excess contact paper. Then display proudly on a window with tape!!!

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Hi my "witchy" friends! Are you ready to BREW up something extra crafty with the kids today?! With today's Stained Glass Witch Cauldron kid craft idea and free printable template, your child is sure to "brew up" something spooky & bone-chilling that is perfect to display on the windows ALL HALLOWEEN LONG!

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Teachers, are you planning your fall theme? Parents, are you looking for a quick fall activity for this afternoon? Well, here you go. 20 free preschool printables for fall.

Yes, free.

And fun. And educational!

In this collection you will find math, literacy, colors, shapes, fine motor, science and music. All perfect for fall.
Make sure to also check out our collection of 67 free printables that are fun for any time of the year! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience.
20 Free Preschool Printables for Fall

Simple Apple Counting Activity: Work on one-to-one correspondence with apples.

Apple Graph Activity: Sort apples by shape and color with printable apple cards.

No-Mess Pumpkin Art: Quick and easy and so much fun!

Sorting Leaves by Color: Go on a leaf hunt and sort leaves by color during circle time.

Fall Printable Activity Pack: 20+ pages of do-a-dot pages, math, and language. (Little Pinch of Perfect)

Fall Coloring Pages: 6 fall-themed coloring pages for preschoolers. (Red Ted Art)

Apple Dot Painting: Create colorful apples with Do-a-Dot markers or pom poms. (The Resourceful Mama)

Apple Seed Counting: Save your apple seeds for this simple and fun math activity. (From ABCs to ACTs)

Fingerprint Bats: Create a bat silhouette using your fingerprints and a bat template. (Crafty Morning)

Apple Tree ABC Match: Match upper to lowercase using dot stickers. (I Heart Crafty Things)

Leaves Color Matching: Explore the colors of fall while matching various colors of leaves. (Life Over Cs)

10 Fall Songs: These songs and chants are perfect for your fall curriculum. (Teaching Mama)

Candy Corn Printables: A fun way to work on letters and numbers, plus a pumpkin and tree activity. (This Reading Mama)

Apple Counting Match Up: Use these apple cards for 1 - 10 number recognition. (FSPDT)

Pumpkin Matching: From happy to spooky faces, these can be used as a puzzle or a memory game. (From ABCs to ACTs)

Fall Counting Cards: Go on a walk to collect nature materials. Then count them using these fall cards! (Natural Beach Living)

Pumpkin Outlines: A simple outline of a pumpkin for art and craft activities. (Gift of Curiosity)

Fall Dot Marker Pages: These pages are perfect when you are looking for quiet activities. (3 Dinosaurs)

Pumpkin Lacing: Strengthen fine motor skills with a fun lacing activity. (I Heart Crafty Things)

Pumpkin Shape Matching Game: Learn different shapes while playing this memory game. (Life Over Cs)

Fall Playdough Mats: Bring fall to your play dough table! (This Reading Mama)

Fall Leaves I Spy Game: Download the printable and go on a leaf hunt while playing this game. (And Next Comes L)

Stamped Fall Tree: Stamp paper tubes in paint onto a printed tree. (Crafty Morning)

Leaf Hunt: Get outside and hunt for leaves, sorting them by color. (KC Edventures)

What's Inside an Apple? After exploring a real apple, record your observations on this sheet. (Buggy and Buddy)

Okay, I added 3 more, for those of you who might have actually counted. I keep finding more!
More fall ideas for preschoolers: Fall Leaf Sorting with Free Printable Cards Preschool Science Ideas for Fall

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Teachers, are you planning your fall theme? Parents, are you looking for a quick fall activity for this afternoon? Well, here you go. 20 free preschool printables for fall. Yes, free. And fun. And educational! In this collection you will find math, literacy, colors, shapes, fine motor, science and music.

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Making a geoboard pumpkin is an amazing way to explore pumpkin math concepts with the kids. It expands the traditional geoboard concept into a three-dimensional math experiences kids love getting their hands on!

What a Fun Idea for Pumpkin Math this Fall!

This simple, but super fun, pumpkin math activity was originally inspired by our homemade geoboard and hammering golf tees. We've made geoboard pumpkins many times, both at home and at school, and the kids always enjoy it.

Materials We Used

How the Kids Explored the Geoboard Pumpkin

I began by setting the materials out on one of my classroom tables. Then I sat down with the kiddos and added pushpins to one of the pumpkins. It's fun to just play with the kids, listening to their conversations and laughing with them! I didn't do much beyond adding some pushpins to one of the pumpkins before the kiddos were off and running with their pumpkin math fun!

At first, the children added more pushpins, then began using the rubber bands to make patterns and shapes.

From there, they discovered the wooden mallets and golf tees! Most of the kiddos LOVED using the mallets to hammer the tees into the pumpkins. Some tried to make designs with the golf tees, while others just enjoyed the process of hammering them into the pumpkins!

As always, I really enjoyed watching the children and listening to their comments. A few kids spent only ten minutes with the geoboard pumpkins, while other spent over an hour! Since this activity was such a success, I had it up in the classroom for multiple days without the students tiring of it!

Some of the skills involved in all this geoboard pumpkin math fun

Fine motor skills = pushing the pins into the pumpkins and maneuvering the rubber bands

Gross motor skills = hammering the golf tees into the pumpkins

Creative expression = using the rubber bands and golf tees to create original designs

Math = geometric shapes and 3D exploration of the shapes, along with patterning

Science = observing how the pumpkins changed with the insertion/removal of the pins and golf tees

Literacy = so much language and conversation

Have you ever made a pumpkin geoboard with the kids? Be sure to check out Still Playing School's jack-o-lantern geoboard for even more pumpkin math!

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How to Make a Geoboard Pumpkin for Super Fun Pumpkin Math

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We are always looking for new and exciting ways to practice fine motor skills in preschool. Lacing and sewing are super for helping to strengthen those little muscles and improve hand-eye coordination.

The invitation to play at this center was simple: a bowl full of large, colorful buttons, sheets of plastic canvas and lacing cords from a set of lacing cards. To get them started, I laced one cord and button through each sheet.

It takes focus and concentration to get those laces through the buttons.

It also takes some problem solving to discover that the lace has to go through the button and also through the plastic canvas to get it to lay flat.

We were so pleasantly surprised that all of our students - boys and girls - spent quite a bit of time sewing the buttons. There were only 6 sheets of canvas at the center, so a few of the students decided to work together.

This little guy was intent on sewing on the most buttons. He spent a half an hour and used 3 lacing cords until his whole canvas was full. When he was done, he wanted to count how many buttons he sewed. It was more than 30!

Have fun playing and learning with your children today!

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We are always looking for new and exciting ways to practice fine motor skills in preschool. Lacing and sewing are super for helping to strengthen those little muscles and improve hand-eye coordination. The invitation to play at this center was simple: a bowl full of large, colorful buttons, sheets of plastic canvas and lacing cords from a set of lacing cards.

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*Adonar-se que diferents quantitats en ajuntar-se donen la mateixa quantitat final.
*Entrenar-se amb l'algoritme de la suma.
*Experimentar amb la quantitat per anar consolidant la noció del nombre.

Desenvolupament
Seguim, a P5, amb la intenció de proposar als alumnes situacions preparatòries a la suma.
Per arribar a comprendre bé les sumes cal adonar-se que un mateix nombre es pot descomposar de diferents maneres. Però més que de nombres jo prefereixo parlar de quantitats. Vist d'aquesta manera, l'exposat anteriorment també equival a dir que l'associació de quantitats diferents pot donar una mateixa quantitat major.
Per tant el que fem és, experimentant amb les quantitats, arribar a entendre la suma.
Aquests curs quantes més situacions d'aquest tipus plantegem i més variades siguin, serà millor per al nostre objectiu.

Per a la meva proposta aprofito una estona lliure després del pati i arreplego una caixa de fitxes de dòmino.
Les fitxes de dòmino mostren d'una manera molt clara i ordenada la quantitat. A més, a aquestes edats ja quasi tots els nens han interioritzat i associat els cardinals i la seva quantitat fins a 6.
Primer de tot caldrà seleccionar aquelles fitxes que continguin les quantitats de pics triades (em plantejo treballar amb els nens descomposicions fins al 6). Jo he utilitzat fitxes que sumen fins a 6 punts i he desestimat les que passen de 6 pics en total.

Reparteixo una fitxa a cada alumne i dibuixo al mig de la rotllana el número 3. Convido els nens que tenen una fitxa que sumi aquella quantitat que surtin per torns a dipositar-la, això si, explicant als altres com s'ha format aquest "3". Han de verbalitzar la suma dels pics d'una meitat de la fitxa i els que hi ha a l'altra meitat (per exemple: En col·locar les fitxes es va formant una figura al voltant del "3" que s'assembla a un "jo en tinc 3 perquè hi ha 2 i 1"). Valorem entre tots si és correcte, si hi ha errors...
sol o una estrella. Visualment és molt atractiu.
Quan no ens apareixen més fitxes que sumen 3 pro sseguim amb el "4".

El nen que col·loca la seva fitxa apunta a la pissarra el resultat en forma de suma. I així, en acabar un determinat número, mirem de quantes maneres ens ha sortit aquella quantitat i eliminem les sumes repetides.

Continuem el joc fins arribar a la quantitat més alta

Un cop tots han dipositat la seva fitxa faig un pas més i passem a la imaginació. Els demanoPer exemple

: "Donada una quantitat que no hem treballat (i de la qual ningú té la fitxa), pensar quines fitxes de dòmino podrien correspondre-hi." , "si tinguéssim el 8, quines fitxes de dòmino podríem enganxar a aquest sol"? (No ho podem mirar, ho haurem de pensar).
Hi ha algunes propostes i els voluntaris surten a dibuixar a terra les fitxes que donarien la quantitat final (encara que no són del tot reals perquè una fitxa "7/1" no existeix al dòmino) però ens serveix com a descomposició.

Arribats a aquest punt i sense el suport directe del material l'atenció ja minva i és el moment de deixar-ho estar. El que veig és que, en general, van entenent la descomposició de les quantitats i paral·lelament construint el número. Si deixem la caixa al seu abast estic segura que en un moment o altre de joc lliure trobarem l'estora tapissada de
✎ Per a treballar-ho lliurement se'ls pot ensenyar com un joc:
(Després de practicar-ho tots junts)
Dibuixen a terra els números que vulguin (fins a 12) i els encerclen. Per torns i sense mirar un nen pren una fitxa a l'atzar de la caixa compta els pics i la col·loca al cercle corresponent.

Millor que hi juguin pocs nens (màxim 4 o 5).
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You need some calm, quiet time to get a few things done around the house. You have a younger child who is taking a nap. You are trying to get dinner on the table. Or you are a teacher who needs to calm an extra-energetic classroom. (Don't I know those days!) You need something to hand them that will give you those more peaceful moments. You need one of these 15 quiet time activities for preschoolers.

Turn on some soft classical music.

Take some deep breaths.

You'll be happy to have these materials when you need them!
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15 Quiet Time Activities for Preschoolers

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When we started working our way through all of the letters of the alphabet, we decided that we wanted to create something that we could hold onto and look back at later for both review purposes but also as a place to hold on to some of our favorite artwork. Thus, the preschool alphabet book was born and we have enjoyed creating crafts for each of the letters since.

Below you'll find the photos from each of our crafts (both upper and lower case). Just click on the photo to be taken to the post where you'll find the instructions for making the alphabet craft as well as the corresponding printable page that goes along with it.

As always, I hope you and your preschooler enjoy making this book as much as we have!

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One of the main goals of preschool literacy instruction is to teach young children the alphabet. For some children, this comes very easily and naturally but for many others, it takes a lot of time, energy, and practice.

It is tempting to think that sit-down practice with paper and pencil is the best way for our preschoolers to practice. Don't do it! There are so many better ways... ways that incorporate movement, sensory experiences, fine motor skills, shapes, and more.

Go ahead... Ditch the worksheets! Here are 10 hands-on ways to teach the alphabet without a pencil and paper worksheet.

1. Craft Sticks

Supplies:

Letter cut-outs, felt letters, or magnetic letters (for models)

Basket of craft sticks

Children choose a letter and then arrange the craft sticks to make the shape of it.

2. Snap Cubes

Children use the cube letter templates as a guide while they build the letter out of cubes.
Supplies:
3. Sand Writing Trays

Alphabet coins or other small letter tiles. (We made these coins by painting and gluing these wood circle pieces from Hobby Lobby. These letter tiles are another option.)

Small, shallow tray or plate filled with sand. We like to use colored play sand, but you can use any type of sand, salt, or flour.

Paint brush

Children choose a letter coin. They use the paint brush to draw the letter in the sand tray. When they are finished, they gently shake the tray or pat the sand to smooth it out.
Supplies:
4. Fine Motor Dots

Children use their fine motor skills to transfer the manipulatives onto the dots to create each letter. Encourage the students to say the name of the letter, make its sound, and name the picture that begins with that letter.

5. Geoboards
Supplies:

Geoboards (We like this set of 6 because it's a quick and easy literacy center for our preschoolers.)

Rubber Bands

Print these 1/2 page Geoboard templates. (Both upper case and lower case letters are included.)

Using the templates as a guide, students stretch rubber bands around the pegs of the geoboard to create each letter.

6. Salt Trays and Pebbles
Supplies:

Small, shallow tray filled with a thin layer of salt. (These pink trays were from the Target dollar spot.)

Glass or plastic pebbles

Cards with letter stickers (or just the written letters would be fine too! Don't overthink it.)

Children choose a letter card. They trace the letter in the salt with their fingers, then place the pebbles onto the shape of the letter.

7. Alphabet Clip Cards
Supplies:

Print these Alphabet Clip Cards. There are 5 sets - pick the one that is best for your students.

Clothespins (We like the tiny version, but any clothespins will work.)

Children identify the letter on the card, then clip the clothespin to the matching letter. (Add a small sticker on the back where the clothespin should be. Children can turn the cards over and self-check.)

8. Write & Wipe Binders
Supplies:

Print these Write & Wipe Alphabet pages.

Insert each page into a plastic page protector.

Assemble the pages into a binder. Add a pencil pouch with a dry erase marker, and a round make-up remover cloth.

Students can practice writing the letters and re-writing them with this dry erase binder. Click HERE to see more pictures.

9. Button Letters
Supplies:
Young learners can choose a magnetic letter, then use the buttons to make the letter to match.

10. Sand Prints

Play sand or kinetic sand

Magnetic letter shapes or other thick letters.

Craft stick, pencil, or paint brush

Press the letter shape into the sand to make an imprint. Use a writing tool (craft stick, pencil, or paint brush) to trace the letter into the sand.

Not only are these options more developmentally appropriate for our youngest learners, they are more attractive and fun for them too. Experiment with creative ways to give your children the alphabet practice that they need, while also meeting their attention spans, sensory needs, and interest levels. Have fun learning letters!
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Ditch the worksheets with these 10 hands-on ways for preschoolers to practice the alphabet. Incorporate sensory experiences and fine motor practice!

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Science is all around us. It makes things go, it helps things grow and it is purely fascinating. It is mixing, testing, melting, coloring, and playing with new things. For kids it is just fun. Whether you were a science major in college or the most science you have experienced is boiling pasta for dinner, these science activities are perfect for teaching your little one something new about the world.

Easy Hands On Science Experiments For Toddlers and Preschoolers

Science is everywhere. It is the explanation and discovery of the who, what, when, where, why and how of things working. We have a few experiments that we have absolutely loved doing.

The science experiment that really rocked our world and grew our love for science involves a childhood favorite: Skittles. With just a few simple ingredients and supplies, Skittles turn from candy to the rainbow they are coined to create. Full instructions for our Skittles Experiment are here.

We also loved doing our Volcano Experiment. The reaction baking soda and vinegar make is a classic experiment that kids love seeing. My kids love creating that reaction so much that I decided we needed to step it up a little and explore the world of volcanoes as well!

Have a look at this science experiment for preschoolers with water. The balloon inflation experiment was so interesting. My kids kept doing it over and over watching the reaction. It is unbelievably simple to set up and the results is so fun!

More Fun Science Activities For Kids

Looking for very simple science experiments for kids? Check these ideas out!

A simple science experiment that can show kids a visual explanation of eating a lollipop or what happens if you put a lollipop in water. I bet this experiment is colorful and smells so delicious.

As we may all well know, an experiment is finding out an answer. In this sandpaper activity, kids can easily answer which sand paper will create the desired result. It can also determine which writing utensil disappears faster with sandpaper. How fun!

A magnifying glass is important for seeing things that the naked I can not. A magnifying glass discovery tray will allow kids to sit and explore objects from their daily life in a way that they may not have seen otherwise.

Something that is pretty typical to see when you are outside is birds. They are everywhere. This free printable book is perfect for getting outside with kids and watching the movements and sequences of birds, then recording observations.

The moon is constantly changing, sometimes never to be the same for years and years. This fun activity brings the moon to 3D and in your kids hands. What a great way to learn about it's phases and how it changes throughout the month.

Rocks can be found everywhere. They are part of this earth literally to it's core. But how are they made? This hands on activity can show kids just how rocks are formed, with just a few simple ingredients.

A sifter is something a baker knows all to well. It's typically used for flour, but what other ingredients can be sifted? This STEM activity is fantastic for the realization and comparison of the size of small ingredients.

Flowers are one of the most beautiful wonders of this earth. There is more to their beauty than meets the eye, though. This flower dissection experiment shows kids what exactly makes up a flower.

Art can be science too. Have you ever tried painting water color over a white crayon? It doesn't work. Take this Easter egg decorating favorite onto paper and let kids explore the world of watercolor resist.

Another fun resist project is with oil. Oil and water do not mix! The reaction of the combination can turn out beautifully when color is added. Try it with ice for a summer activity too!

All colors start with three: Red, Yellow and Blue = The Primary Colors. You may have taught your kids this, and even what secondary colors are but in this fun experiment kids can create their own.

Clouds are another wondrous part of the world. They can be light and fluffy or thick and dark. This science activity in a jar will show kids just how clouds are formed.

We know that baking soda and vinegar make a fizzy reaction. It is a classic and so fun experiment. This combination can also be a fantastic way to explore the world of color. A chemical reaction + color exploration = FUN!

Another way to bump up the baking soda and vinegar experiment is with glitter. This turns out to look like fireworks in the kitchen while the reaction is occurring. What a fantastic activity for patriotic holidays too!

One of the first art tools that kids use is crayons. This hot weather experiment is perfect for summer days and learning about how heat effects objects, such as crayons!

Another mix and create is fossils. Fossils are interesting to seek out or see in real life, but making their own fossils might just make your kids day. Plus, if you're like me you have plenty of this ingredient at home!

Water is the cheapest ingredient for experimenting. There are so many ways to play and experiment with water. Plus, kids will literally think they are playing when they are doing these activities and they will cost you practically nothing!

One thing that has always interested me is biodegradable vs. non biodegradable materials. This is hyper relevant in today's world because of landfills and recycling, but it is also a subject in itself that can be very interesting to experiment with and learn about.

We don't always think of it but there are pulley systems all over the world, for example pulling bridges up and putting them back down. This is a fabulously fun and active way to experiment with pulley systems.

Whether kids like to pretend they are a mad scientist or a witch, making magic potion is fun for most. Kids can use science to mix and make the potion then use it with their pretend play scene after.

If you live in an area where winters are full of very cold temperatures then you know salt melts ice. But did you know salt and ice can also be a fun and beautiful STEAM project?

Oobleck is a childhood favorite for most. It is simple to make and can lead to hours of hands on play. Have you ever taken it a step further and frozen it? Frozen Oobleck looks unbelievably fascinating.

Fireworks are not just in the sky anymore. This super simple activity, with ingredients you probably have at home, will have you and your kids creating fireworks from the kitchen to the backyard.

Making things that aren't normally made at home can be super fun. With this experiment, you and your kids can have a go at making glue. Then you can turn around and craft with it.

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Science is such a fantastic way to explore the world and how it works. Kids see it as fun but we really know how much they are learning with these hands on activities!

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Here is a great Montessori-inspired activity to help children develop their fine motor skill as well as practice sorting: a Nuts and Bolts Board. This DIY project is great for a Montessori homeschool preschool. We made ours a few years ago and our kids still love playing with it. This is particularly fun for little ones who like tools, building, and construction. As they play, they sharpen their math skills and ready their fingers for writing.

We used scrap materials we already had, but the materials are inexpensive if your need to buy them. If you don't own a drill, you can borrow or rent one.

various nuts and bolts, 1-3 inches long
2 pieces of wood, 1/2 inch thick
felt
paint
wood glue

drill with various sizes of drill bits
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1. Find various sizes of nuts with matching bolts. Make sure you don't repeat any diameters. Our board has six different sizes. Mark even spaces a few inches apart on one board. Use a drill with a coordinating size to make a hole. Screw the bolts in place.

2. Nail the second board to the back of the first, using a bit of wood glue for added security. Cut a piece of felt to cover the back of the board and glue it on. This is just to protect your table. Paint.

1. You can store the nuts in a small container or screwed on the board. I prefer to keep the nuts screwed on, so they don't get lost in our full armoire. If you have a lot of shelf space, you can leave them in the container. Either way your child will practice both screwing and unscrewing.

2. When you present the board to your child ask him about the differences. Lead him to notice the sizes. Teach him the words nuts and bolts.

3. Demonstrate how to unscrew the nuts. Place them all in a small container. Let him touch and examine the nuts.

4. Pick up a nut and try to find its matching bolt. Be systematic, always starting at one end and working towards the other. Demonstrate a good attitude when it doesn't fit. Let him try. Encourage predictions.

5. When he is done, he must return the nuts to either the container or to the proper screw.

6. As he gets comfortable with using the board, he can pre-match the nuts and bolts using predictions. Afterwards he checks his guesses by screwing them on.

This fine motor skills lesson helps strengthen the little finger muscles needed to write.

Sorting is a math skill, and so it differentiating different sizes of objects.

Making predictions and using a system to experiment teach the scientific method.

Noticing subtle differences is pre-reading skill which helps children pay attention to details such as which side of the circle the line is on in a d or a b.

Working with nuts and bolts is a practical life skill.

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Here is a great Montessori-inspired activity to help children develop their fine motor skill as well as practice sorting: a Nuts and Bolts Board. This DIY project is great for a Montessori homeschool preschool. We made ours a few years ago and our kids still love playing with it.

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Sometimes the simplest activities are the biggest hits with kids. That's certainly true for these easy DIY magnetic craft sticks.

They are a motivating way to work on shapes, patterns, alphabet letters... there are so many possibilities. They're great to use as a math center or STEM box in preschool or kindergarten!
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Getting Ready

To prep, I grabbed a pack of jumbo rainbow craft sticks and self-adhesive magnetic circles and stuck one circle on each end of the sticks.

Then I grabbed a cookie sheet from our kitchen and invited Little Sister (age 3) over to join me.

Magnetic Craft Sticks

After giving her a few minutes of free play, I made a triangle with a couple of the craft sticks.

We talked about how the sides were straight and then counted the sticks and the corners. She thought it was pretty cool that there were three of each - just like her age!

Keeping the triangle on the table as an example, I challenged her to use the sticks to make her own.

Then we repeated the same steps to make a square,

And even a few alphabet letters - including her favorite one: A.

After a few more minutes of building, we switched gears again and started playing with patterns. We worked on ABC patterns like this one:

red - orange - yellow - red - orange - yellow ...

And practiced AB, ABB and even AABB patterns.

Saying the colors in the pattern out loud helped her identify the sticks to add next because she could see AND hear it.

Our surprisingly simple DIY magnetic craft sticks were a major hit. I hope your kiddos love them too!

Weight Task Cards

Continue the playful learning by solving a batch of weight challenges!

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Sometimes the simplest activities are the biggest hits with kids. That's certainly true for these easy DIY magnetic craft sticks. They are a motivating way to work on shapes, patterns, alphabet letters... there are so many possibilities. They're great to use as a math center or STEM box in preschool or kindergarten!

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Children's names are usually the first written words that they learn. From a very early age, they may be able to recognize their first letter and will often announce, "Look! There's my E!" We can support children's literacy development by using their interest in this most important word as a springboard for other letter learning.

Most children are ready to learn to spell their names from about the ages 3-4. Use these simple, homemade name activities as an arrival activity when your preschoolers first come to school or set them up for practice at the literacy center. We like to make a new set each month and send them home at the end of the month for extra practice.

Name Stars

Write the child's name on a sentence strip or spell it with letter stickers.

Program die cut pieces (like these stars) with the letters of the child's name.

Children who are learning to match upper and lower case letters will benefit from matching one to the other.

Attach a small envelope on the back of the sentence strip to store the pieces when not in use.

Name Puzzles

Make each child his/her own name puzzle using adhesive craft foam.

Simply attach a piece of cardstock to the foam, then write the child's name on it.

Cut the letters apart in varying patterns.

Store pieces in a labeled envelope.

Watch this quick video to see how we assemble a class set of name puzzles:

Name Sticks

Fold a piece of cardstock in half.

Use a long-armed stapler to section off the correct number of pockets.

Write the letters of the child's name on the pockets and also craft sticks.

We like to put uppercase letters on one side of the stick and lower case on the other, to help them make a connection between the two.

Name Chips

Program poker chips, bingo chips, or other round counters with the letters of each child's name. You can write them with a permanent marker or use letter stickers like we did.

Trace the chips onto a narrow piece of cardstock.

Add velcro pieces to each chip.

Students attach the letters of their name in order to spell it correctly.

Store the chips in a baggie labeled with the child's name.

Name Cubes

Program a set of cubes with the letters of each child's name.

Store the cubes in a baggie labeled with the child's name.

Children connect the cubes to spell their name.

(Note that the children will naturally build their cube tower from the "bottom up" so put the initial letter on the "bottom" cube.)

Name Books

Type each child's name into this easy form, and the name books will print with 1 letter and a matching picture on each page.

Cut the pages apart, and either staple them together or glue them into a little cardstock book.

Children can "read" their name books by pointing to the letter and picture on each page, like this:

Name Clips

Write each child's name on a piece of cardstock.

Program clothespins with each letter of the name. (We like to write uppercase on one side and lower case on the other, to help children make the connection between the two.)

Children use their fine motor skills to clip each clothes pin letter onto the matching written letter.

Watch all of the Name Activities for Preschoolers in action here:

Looking for more Name Activities? Try these Name Folders:

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Easy, Do-It-Yourself Name Activities for Preschoolers

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Children's names are usually the first written words that they learn. From a very early age, they may be able to recognize their first letter and will often announce, "Look! There's my E!" We can support children's literacy development by using their interest in this most important word as a springboard for other letter learning .

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Christmas gift from students to parents: "love" Christmas lights and saying "You make my life bright and merry"

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Creative Ideas and DIY Projects to Inspire Your Daily Life

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1. A Family of Hand Print Santas

Tutorial via How Does She

2. Thumbprint Reindeer Christmas Ornaments

Tutorial via Little Bit Funky

3. Hand Print Santa Keepsake Ornament

Tutorial via From ABCs to ACTs

4. Handprint Snowman Glass Ball Ornaments

Tutorial via megduerksen

5. Thumbprint Christmas Lights

Tutorial via Meet the Dubiens

6. Christmas Tree Footprint Art

Tutorial via The Celebration Shoppe

7. Thumbprint Reindeer Gift Tags

Tutorial via Paging Fun Mums

8. Super-sweet Snowman Feet

Tutorial via House by Hoff

9. Handprint Reindeer Hat

Tutorial via Putti's World

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40+ Creative Handprint and Footprint Crafts for Christmas

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Greetings from i Creative Ideas! The holiday season is the best time to show off your craft skills. From decorating your home to creating handmade gifts for friends and family, there are a variety of fun and exciting craft projects to do, especially the ones that involve kids' handprints and footprints.

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Are you looking for the perfect Keepsake Christmas gift? Maybe you're a teacher and you want to send home something special to the student's parents for Christmas. I love the snow globe photo ornament! It reminds me of my other favorite handprint keepsake ornament, but this one has a photo. You know what else I love about this project, glitter fun without the mess just like our photo ornaments with heart and glitter sand art ornaments.

If you love snow globe crafts, make sure to check out this adorable paper craft.

Snow Globe Photo Ornament Supplies

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Plastic Ornaments, size 80mm (click here)

Glitter (1/4 cup per ornament), we used this mega jar of glitter (One large jar of glitter is enough to fill 8-10 ornaments).

If you are anti-glitter, try this instead.

Clear Packing Tape (click here)

Sharp Scissors

Ribbon (this satin ribbon is the best deal around)

Sharpie Permanent Marker

How to get glitter to not stick to plastic:

Lightly rub the inside of the globe and the photo with a dryer sheet. I looked up different options and this worked the best. It wasn't perfect, but it did help.

If the glitter will drive you crazy with the static cling, you could try this. It will look sparkly, but is weighted enough to stay in the bottom of the ornament.

Taking Photos for the Snow Globe Photo Ornament

1. If you want to have the child dress in winter clothes (coat, gloves/mittens, etc), go for it! I chose to go with what the kids were wearing to keep the ornament a surprise and to get a jump start on it before Christmas.

2. Center the child on a neutral wall. Don't worry about extra things in the background (outlets, etc), because you'll be cutting around the child and you won't see the random stuff.

3. Model to the child how to raise their hands in the air and smile!

Cutting Out the Photo

The number one tip is do not cut between the child's legs. You'll need it in order to adhere the photo to the ornament. I accidentally did that on the example above and it made it harder to attach inside the ornament.

I read that wiping a dryer sheet on the photo and plastic ornament would help with the static cling. It worked a little... but it did work for cleanup.

Place the Photo in the Ornament

Depending on the size of the photo, you'll need to fold it at the knees or waist of the child. The goal is to have the child fill up the globe for maximum photo-cuteness impact.

Once you cut the child out (hands, head, and upper body are most important), fold the bottom and tape it down to the back side of the ornament.

Note: Make sure the photo is hanging over the edge of the ornament. Doing this will allow the photo to be seen clearly through the front and not look like it's sitting too far back.

Now Add the Glitter

In one half of the snow globe photo ornament, pour the glitter in.

Glitter (1/4 cup per ornament), we used this mega jar of glitter

Place the other side on top. Snap in place.

Safety measure - Place a clear piece of packing tape on the ornament seam once they snap together. This should prevent the ornament from opening up. If you're sending this home with a child, place it in tissue paper with strict instructions not to open it on the bus! It can be held by little hands, it just won't withstand being dropped on a hard surface.

How to Clean Up Glitter

You can use a dryer sheet. Just wipe the counter or area you're working with the dryer sheet. Play-do also works.

I think adults should do the glitter portion of this project, but I do love this Glitter Sand Art ornament that is perfect for kiddos.

Like this snow globe photo ornament? You'll love these other Christmas crafts:

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Are you looking for the perfect Keepsake Christmas gift? Maybe you're a teacher and you want to send home something special to the student's parents for Christmas. I love the snow globe photo ornament! It reminds me of my other favorite handprint keepsake ornament, but this one has a photo.

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So I've had a ton of comments/emails about the Christmas Calendars we make. So here is an updated post with answers to your questions and free downloads for you!

I make these every year for my class to give to their parents for a Christmas gift. It is a lot of work, but it is SO worth it! I have been lucky enough to have a friend come in every year and help me do it. That way I don't waste too much class time. :) It takes about 2 full days to have them paint all the months. I print the poems on 2x4 labels, and then I spend a full day {Saturday or Sunday} assembling them. We wrap them at school, and then send them home. I would suggest making two for the children who have divorced/separated parents. One year I didn't, and it caused too many problems. It's way worth it to double it up! Please let me know if you have any other questions about them. Have fun! :)

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Click here to purchase the updated version of this product.} So I've had a ton of comments/emails about the Christmas Calendars we make. So here is an updated post with answers to your questions and free downloads for you! I make these every year for my class to give to their parents for a Christmas gift.

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We have a wonderful festive treat for you! If you are looking for the sweetest handmade card, this paper reindeer craft with printable template is the cutest.

Have the kids color in the template, or trace it on paper and design their own, fold it and give it to family and friends for holidays.

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These "pop open" cards are our favorite, the heart shaped flower craft we did a while a go, was a hit so more fun designs were in order. As Christmas time is the best time to hand out cards (or crafts with a message) a reindeer design just had to be done.

You can color this fellow to be a regular jolly deer, or by coloring the nose red (and adding some glitter even) turn it into Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. Either way this one is sure to impress.

I designed a simple template, that can either be used as a stencil and have the kids design their own reindeer face, or they can color it in and use it as is. I also hope they will be inspired to design their own festive (or other characters).

Let's do some Christmas crafting!

How to Make this Paper Reindeer Craft With Printable Template

What you need:

our printable template (you can grab it at the very end of this tutorial)

coloring supplies (crayons, markers...)

regular print paper

scissors

glue

craft stick

mini clothespin or paper clips

clear tape (if you will be using paper clips)

Optional: glitter or glitter glue

Watch the Video Tutorial

Or Follow These Step by Step Instructions

Print out our template (you can grab it at the end of this tutorial).

Color in all the parts.

Cut out all the parts of the template.

Fold along the dashed lines on the template.

Crease each fold well.

Next step is a bit tricky to explain (best to watch the video tutorial posted above).

There were two diagonal folds - and one horizontal. Focus on the horizontal fold - you need to tuck it in.

You need to push both sides inside. You should see a face shape.

Write your message in the card (we did it after we glued the craft stick on, which wasn't the best choice ;).

Apply glue on one end of craft stick.

Glue it on the back of the reindeer head.

Time to decorate your reindeer. Glue the bow under the head, on the craft stick.

Glue antlers and ears inside the paper craft.

Last detail is the Christmas hat. This hat is what makes this card so fun - as it will hold it closed until the reciever opens it up to read the message.

Glue it on a mini clothespin (regular glue) or on a paper clip (with clear tape).

Close up the card and clip on the hat.

All done!

Get the Paper Reindeer Craft With Printable Template

Click to get the template -> : Reindeer Card Craft Template

Happy crafting!

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As the temperatures are dropping (it's in the low 30s where I live right now), I am thinking of all the activities I can add to our winter unit! I found a fun collection of 20 winter crafts for preschoolers that I wanted to share with all of you. Actually, older children would enjoy them, too!

If you are a teacher, these activities would work well on your classroom art table. They also display well on bulletin boards or windows!

If you are a parent, make a pot of hot cocoa for the kids and settle down at the kitchen table with your kids. Have fun making these winter crafts! (They also work great for play dates!)
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20 Winter Crafts for Preschoolers

1. Trace your child's hands to make handprint penguins. (Crafty Morning)

2. Make a snowflake from cotton balls. (No Time for Flashcards)

3. Create shimmery frosted pine cones.

4. Cut leftover bubble wrap into circles to create snowmen.

5. Use a cereal box to make a tissue paper snowflake. (Happy Hooligans)

6. Stamp your painted hands on paper several times to make handprint snowflakes. (Mamas Like Me)

7. Drop watercolors onto tissue paper to create colorful snowflakes.

8. Mix together two ingredients to make frosty snowmen.

9. Create stuffed teddy bears out of paper and put them to bed to hibernate.

10. Download a free template and decorate paper mittens. (In the Playroom)

11. If your children have good scissor skills, they can cut their own circles to make a paper snowman. (School Time Snippets)

12. Create shape penguins after downloading free color printables. (Our Homemade Life)

13. Place a white handprint onto paper to make a polar bear. (We Love to Sew)

14. Use one egg carton cup to make an adorable painted penguin. (Kiwi Crate)

15. Put a snowman in the window with this cute winter craft. (Glued to My Crafts)

16. Recycle paper tubes to make a tall snowman. (Craftaholics Anonymous)

17. Turn a bag into a penguin puppet! (Family Education)

18. Use 3 different sizes of circles to make an aerial view snowman. (Tiny Craft Room)

19. Make a colorful snowflake out of craft sticks. This is a great fine motor activity, too!

20. You can also make snowflakes out of puzzle pieces and paint them white. (Lisa's Craft Room)

Looking for more winter ideas? Head on over to my winter Pinterest board!

More fun for kids:

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As the temperatures are dropping (it's in the low 30s where I live right now), I am thinking of all the activities I can add to our winter unit! I found a fun collection of 20 winter crafts for preschoolers that I wanted to share with all of you.