Monthly Archives: February 2009
Five Silly Dinosaurs
To prepare for this song, I draw a picture of a dinosaur driving a car on five index cards. (The pictures don’t have to be perfect, the kids are generally easy critics in this department. Look at some dinosaur illustrations … Continue reading
Flying Fish and Other Playdough Pets
While implementing a Pets theme, I gave the children some playdough, a paper plate, and an assortment of items with varying textures (feathers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, batting, sequins, etc.). As part of a book activity, the children had just … Continue reading
Book Activity: Snowmen At Night
Snowmen at Night, by Caralyn and Mark Buehner, is a wonderful tale about the adventures snowmen get themselves into when they come to life at night. It’s all in an attempt to explain why snowmen don’t always look the same … Continue reading
Percussion Band – Syllable Style
Percussion instruments are great for young children! Perhaps the human voice is the only instrument that comes so naturally! Try this activity for combining music and language activities together. Begin by showing an assortment of percussion instruments. This could include … Continue reading
Paper Plate Snowmen
Build snowmen indoors, no matter the weather! Here’s what you need: White paper plates Paper, cut in hat shapes Cardboard cut in stick shapes Self-stick foam in geometric shapes Self-stick foam cut in carrot shapes Tape and staples Markers or … Continue reading
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Cookie Cutter Prints With a Spin
In case I haven’t given you enough excuses to go out and buy your dream cookie cutter collection, here’s another way to get your money’s worth. It’s very similar to the cookie cuter prints, but with an extra step. Instead of … Continue reading
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Sandpaper Rubbings- Cookie Cutter Style
I told you I’d be giving you more reasons to justify buying that big set of cookie cutters! Use the cookie cutters as a template to trace a shape onto the back side of sand paper. Experiment with a variety … Continue reading
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How to Find Sensory Materials on the Cheap
Photo provided by ba1969. So you’ve found a way to create a sensory table without a huge hit to your budget. Now how do you keep it filled with a variety of materials without dipping into your rainy day fund? … Continue reading
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