We have occasional rain, but most days are sunny, cloudy or windy. When our kids spill a little water on their clothing, they often ask, "will it go away?" We have discussed evaporation, but I wanted them to see it in action. Since this week's theme for Playful Preschool is weather, it was the perfect opportunity to … [Read more...]
Have Kids Invent Their Own Songs to Encourage Creativity
Since St. Patrick's Day is rapidly approaching, we have seen rainbows everywhere, from foods, and crafts to science experiments. We occasionally get lucky and see one in the sky too. Our children love rainbows and they enjoy singing. Since this week's theme for Playful Preschool is rainbows, I decided to combine their love of … [Read more...]
Bunnies and Chicks-Crafts, Actvities and Recipes
This Paper Plate Bunny Craft by The Pleasantest Thing makes me smile. It is such a cute Spring craft. Your home or classroom would look so festive decorated with this Bunny Pom Pom Bunting by Thrifty Mum. Are you looking for a new way to decorate eggs without coloring them? Try making these cute Bunny Easter Eggs by The Nerd's Wife. Puppets are a great … [Read more...]
Wind Powered Boat Eggsperiment #playfulpreschool
We had a lot of fun doing a simple wind powered boat 'Eggsperiment' this week. I have lots of plastic eggs which we use for all sorts of activities. This was our first time making one into a boat. Since our kids love 'things that go' and balloons, they were excited to try this out. Wind Powered Eggsperiment You will … [Read more...]
Turn Your Child’s Artwork Into A Puzzle
Puzzles are so much fun for kids and are a great way for them to build cognitive and fine motor skills (and they happen to be the theme for this week's Playful Preschool). The Sugar Snaps are taking an enrichment class and bring home art work each week. One fun thing to do with kids' artwork is to turn it into puzzles. They made rainbows using … [Read more...]