Last year in three year old preschool, names were a big deal. So I can only suppose they will be again this year in four year old preschool.
Henry learned to recognize his name pretty early on. At first, he thought any word 
35 Name Activities for Preschoolers
August 9, 2012 by 9 Comments
50 Incredible Alphabet Activities for Preschoolers
August 6, 2012 by 30 Comments
It’s almost time for back to school and these alphabet activities will come in handy!
As a preschooler, I don’t really think a lot is expected for them to know. Some basics are good though, like colors,
Who’s Fastest? Blowing Fabric Race Activity
August 1, 2012 by 8 Comments
Thanks to Kitchen Counter Chronicles for passing on the Olympic torch to me in the Kid Bloggers Go Olympics. I now have a chance to race to the finish line and WIN! Or not, as part of a group effort,
Drawing Activity: Chalkboard Connect the Dots
July 30, 2012 by 4 Comments
I found a simple way to have Henry work on writing [fine motor skills] as well as refreshing his counting skills.
I also wanted to give him confidence that he could create drawings with just simple lines.
Using
Learning Activity: Shape Sorting for Preschoolers
July 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Shape sorting. A good review for Henry before school starts!
This was one of those non-planned activities though. The boys had been playing with the ABC and
Canvas Art: Oil Pastel Resist Watercolors
July 24, 2012 by 2 Comments
There’s something so prestigious about art on a piece of canvas.
I think it really makes the kids think they’re making something really special. Last year they made a piece of art on canvas with the frozen paints
Easy Activity: Pop Bottle Bowling
July 23, 2012 by 4 Comments
Bowling is fun for all ages! Even the littlest kids can get a kick out of it just by watching you knock down the pins!
Indoor bowling can be done on a whim so easily! Just take a look around your house for
Push Pin Geoboard: Made by Child!
July 15, 2012 by 5 Comments
A geoboard has been on my list of things to make for the kids for a long, long time. They’ve always seemed like such a great means to work on fine motor skills but yet letting the kids
Preschooler Game: Alphabet Ball
July 2, 2012 by 7 Comments
Welcome Carolyn of The Pleasantest Thing! Carolyn’s sharing an activity that fits right in on hands on : as we grow! An educational activity, that’s all about movement! Keep moving forward this summer, right?
My
Make Your Own [Life-Size] American Flag
June 25, 2012 by 2 Comments
The American Flag is awesome for learning!
There’s patterning, there’s counting to be had, working on fine motor skills, and I even thought measuring could be mixed into this activity,
‘Make A Rainbow’ Hunt! with BabbaBox Giveaway!
June 21, 2012 by 45 Comments
We got a BabbaBox! [And you can get one too! Check out the giveaway for a 3 month membership below!]
I just want to quickly tell you what BabbaCo is all about. They send you
Mud Prints: Animals, Feet and Handprints
June 18, 2012 by 6 Comments
The boys have been loving their dirt patch. Henry keeps talking about making mud and turning it to dirt and the other way around, not fully understanding it I don’t think.
So I thought, what better way
Play Dough with Tees, Straws & Pipe Cleaners
June 14, 2012 by 3 Comments
A simple play prompt.
Play dough. Tees. Straws. And pipe cleaners added later.
The boys and I made play dough and I simply added these items to it.
It was a great sensory activity because the play dough was still even warm from making
Simple Straw-Threaded Shoestring Necklace
June 7, 2012 by 7 Comments
I don’t think is can get much more basic than threading with straws, can it?
That’s what I’m all about lately. Getting back to the basics. The simple activities. That are easy to whip up and stuff I have [and you probably do
Pretend Play: Tractor Driving
May 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
Henry’s imagination has been in full gear lately.
His stories at bedtime are unbelievable. Along with unending…
He often sets up the couch as a tractor for some pretend play and drives along and does his work for the day. [Seriously, this kid works
Water Activity: Painting the Driveway
May 22, 2012 by 8 Comments
So, can I credit my mom for an activity?
My husband picked up the kids at my parents’ house last week [I was still decorating cakes at suppertime...], and he found them painting her sidewalk with water. Henry told me that night during
Busy Play: Play Dough Construction Site
April 29, 2012 by 4 Comments
Henry’s on another play dough kick since his birthday.
He got all these little construction machines, and cones and people as a gift and it turned out to be a great addition to play dough that entertained them for hours.
Yes, them. George
