Tag Archives: water
Preschool Study Unit: Water
Water is everywhere in our lives. Without much thought, we bathe in it, drink it, cook with it, and wash our hands over and over on a daily basis. And in spite of its everyday status, there’s still something mesmorizing about it, especially … Continue reading
Filed under Learning through Play and Experience, Unit Themes
Moving Water – Siphoning
We all know about Jack and Jill and their unfortunate experience. Wouldn’t it have been nice if they’d just had running water? When exploring water with little ones, I like to talk a bit about moving water from one place … Continue reading
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Rainy Day Book Activities
Water is a fascinating topic for exploration! At this time of year, it’s particularly exciting to explore water in the form of rain. If you’re enjoying some April showers, you might want to build some connections with the children you love … Continue reading
The Preschool Pirate
It could be all this writing about imaginative play that has got me thinking about pirates. Or maybe it was my 4-year-old’s comments about “the pirate species”. (“You know mom, guys with eye patches and swords – the pirate species!”) Either way, … Continue reading
Safe Fire-Free Ways to Have a Blast With Your Children This Fourth of July
Fireworks are off-limits in many areas this summer because of the fire threat it poses to foothills, forests, and even neighborhood underbrush. Even if fireworks are allowed in your area, you’re bound to have some children who want an exciting hands-on … Continue reading
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Moving Water
Here’s a quick and easy, yet fascinating , activity for your sensory table. (Find how to make your own here.) Inside the table, place two smaller containers. (I used the shoebox size storage containers here.) Fill one box with water. … Continue reading
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Bubble Paint
For the truly brave preschool teacher or parent, looking for a creative art project, I present bubble painting!! This can be a messy project, but very unique and with many opportunities for developmental growth. Directions first, benefits later.
Filed under Create, Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience
Do Pumpkins Sink or Float?
Sink or float is a classic preschool activity. You gather an assortment of items and have the children guess which will sink or float, and then test their hypotheses. (It made me laugh not too long ago when David Letterman added … Continue reading
