having the whole class do an icebreaker activity together, writing simple messages on a class whiteboard, having students write compliments and thoughts to each other on a piece of paper, etc. These activities are great for a fun morning, especially for the first day of school for young learne...
The prospect of new friends, fun activities, and the opportunity to explore a new environment can be exhilarating for young minds. Many children look forward to the adventure that awaits them, and this excitement can set a positive tone for their overall experience. Curiosity Curiosity often ...
Designed for parents to enjoy with children, filled with opportunities for reading aloud and fostering curiosity, this beautifully illustrated anthology offers preschoolers the fundamentals they need to prepare for a happy, productive time in school—and for the rest of their lives. Hundreds of ...
STEM activities do not require specific materials and processes; instead, STEM learning is about developing learning habits of inquiry and critical thinking skills. Children enjoy asking questions, exploring, and solving problems, but they need adults to facilitate their explorations and help them dig ...
of the circle, one representing the cat and the other the mouse. The fun begins as the cat and mouse are passed around the circle, with everyone eagerly anticipating whether the cat will catch up with the mouse. This game is perfect for some interactive and playful fun with the little ...
Preschoolers’ play at home and school as a natural contributor to early literacy and language development Introduction Children of all ages play and through play, naturally engage in child-initiated activities that foster learning. Interactive peer play, a spontaneous, joyful and fun activity that.....
Below are some fun and engaging activities to consider when teaching preschoolers phonological awareness. Rhyme memory match Therhyme memory matchactivity is a fun rhyme activity that helps children match rhyme pairs of picture cards. Arrange the rhyme picture cards face down in rows and then ask ...
focusing mostly on retelling the story from the pictures. They listen intently to add words and phrases to their growing vocabulary, and to learn grammatical rules. By asking many questions and experimenting with language, they evolve into active talkers. Some preschoolers are ready to read very ...
Box activities for preschoolers Here are some of our favorites ways to use a box. There are lots of ideas for fun and creative things to make from boxes with your kids. Mickey Mouse Bean Bag Gamefrom 123 Homeschool 4 Me. This fun bean bag game is perfect for a Micky Mouse themed birt...
Why preschoolers talk back Ask your preschooler to clear his train set off the kitchen table so you can serve dinner and he retorts, "No way!" Does this display of attitude mean you're in for years of sassing? Not necessarily. "When a child talks back, what he's really expressing is...