Vygotskian theory suggests that sociodramatic play, private speech, and motivation are deeply intertwined in development. This study used fishing and puzzle tasks to explore how preschoolers (N = 47) used private speech to verbally mediate their engagement and motivation in activities with differing ...
Provide magnifying glasses, clipboards and crayons for the children to draw what they observe. Worm Time! Really! What is more fun and exciting to preschoolers than worms???!!! Fill a fish tank with dirt and add earthworms! There is special dirt that can be used, I think a garden cente...
Turn a cardboard box into small world construction site for hours of fun and imaginative play. X-Ray Dramatic Play for Preschoolers from How Wee Learn. This cardboard box x-ray machine is perfect for hospital and doctor dramatic play. DIY Marble Maze from Coffee Cups and Crayons. Turn the ...
Make your ownpretend play s’moresfor the dramatic play center. Before having some s’mores as a snack, why not have the kids try thiss’mores STEM challenge? If you want to do more with marshmallows,exploring them with the 5 senseswould be a great science activity for the children. Hav...
Once you have the year generally mapped out, come back here and pick a few of your favorite seasonal and holiday activities for preschoolers. That’s right, I said “a few”. You don’t need to try and incorporate every single one of these ideas into just one year!
The doctor theme fits well into the preschool curriculum, particularly within a larger unit on community helpers. The theme offers a variety of objects and ideas that translate well to preschool classroom activities. A mix of activities, such as crafts, dramatic play and math themed around doctors...
Here's one of our favorite math activities for preschoolers, a simple measurement exploration center- perfect for encouraging all kinds of hands-on learning with various measurement tools!
Rain Activities for Preschoolers Raindrop Suncatchers Fine Motor Art(Pre-K Pages) – These Raindrop Suncatchers make a great rainy day activity that both preschool teachers and students will love! Use this idea to build fine motor skills and to create!
Hanukkah Activities Theme Music and Movement Activities and Ideas to get your Preschoolers Movin' and Groovin'! Frying Donuts Oil is significant in cooking for the holiday. Have the children pretend to be donuts frying in oil, acting out each part as you sing the following together!
Don’t forget the importance of the tail for balance! Compare how hard or easy this was. Dino Math and Thinking Skills: Preschoolers are learning not only how to count, but also how to identify each item as an individual amount. Some are even learning how to add and subtract. Sup...