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Simple Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable
It’s spring, and chances are it’s beautiful outside! My two toddlers love to spend time outside together, so I’m always looking for new outdoor activities to keep them active and learning. This week I decided to put together a nature walk/scavenger hunt so they could practice paying attention to their surroundings. My daughter is only […]
Foam Dough = Shaving Cream + Corn Starch
My preschooler loves playing with play dough, but what do you do when you run out? I’ve tried making my own, but it’s never turned out as smooth as the store-bought dough. Plus, I don’t like the price tag for it. So, as usual, I browse the internet for ideas. When I first saw this […]
Ignore the mess sometimes and let them be kids…while it lasts
I usually cringe when I think of the mess that my preschooler makes when we do projects and activities together because any activity (seriously any activity), she somehow manages to become a mini tornado of destruction. But I came across this pin on Pinterest. After reading the Hands Free Mama’s post the pin […]
Preschool Egg Carton Color Sorting Activity
I love homemade preschool learning activities that recycle materials that I already have lying around my house and that are super easy to make, like this egg carton color sorting activity. By repurposing an egg carton with a little paint, my daughter now has an activity that can be used over and over […]
Preschool Weaving Activity: Using an old DVD or CD to improve fine motor skills
I love, love, love easy preschool projects that find creative ways to reuse unusable objects around the house (can we say FREE materials??). Since I have a nice collection of CDs and DVDs that are so scratched that they no longer work I thought we would give it a try. I did not try […]
DIY Salt Sensory Tray
Lately, I’ve really been focusing on helping my daughter strengthen her fine motor skills. I search the internet daily, looking for ideas and activities that appear fun enough to entertain my “can’t sit still” 3-year-old while at the same time having educational and/or developmental benefits. When I came across this on Pinterest, I thought I’d give […]
Coffee Creamer Christmas Bowling Game
With the holiday season comes all the family gatherings. While the parents are occupied with chatting away with family and friends, why not incorporate this Christmas Bowling Game in the festivities to keep the younger children occupied and entertained? Not only is it a great way to reuse all those coffee creamer bottles, it’s […]
Gift Wrap Scraps Christmas Card
As I mentioned in a previous post , I have made it my goal to use up the scraps and unused rolls of Christmas gift wrap doing fun, Christmas-y preschool projects with my children. When I saw this idea on Pinterest for a Christmas tree made out of scraps of gift wrap, I knew […]
Colorful Leaf Printmaking Project for Kids
As the weather gets cooler and we stay indoors more, it’s always nice to incorporate natural elements from the outside world into your room. One way to do this is to gather large leaves and have your preschooler(s) make colorful leaf prints, such as the ones seen here. After seeing these, I had to make […]
Reusable Traceable Names
In order to perfect their writing skills, preschoolers need lots of practice. But all that wasted paper and handwriting workbooks can be a HUGE waste of money not to mention bad for the environment. Here’s a handwriting practice sheet that is not only quick and easy to make but you can customize it with any […]
How to Make Cornstarch Play Dough
Play dough and clay are great sensory and fine motor tools that preschoolers love to play with. But what if you don’t have any on hand or the dough or clay you have is all dried out? How about making this simple, non-toxic 3-ingredient recipe for play dough using common items from your kitchen? Here’s what you’ll […]
How to Make this Color Matching Game for your Preschooler
My 3-year-old daughter has recently gone from scribbling to making more coherent markings. In order to help strengthen her growing writing abilities, I’ve been looking for fun activities to help with her fine motor skills. When I came across this picture on Pinterest, I really liked the idea of using clothes pins. While the link […]
3 Number Activities Using Grocery Flyers
Since grocery stores mail out flyers every week (or at least have them available inside the store), I usually end up with a stack of (free) flyers by the end of the week. Why not re-purpose them for educational activities involving numbers? Posted below are 3 different activities that are easily adaptable to fit […]
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter Z
Print this letter Z practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter Y
Print this letter Y practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter X
Print this letter X practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter W
Print this letter W practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter V
Print this letter V practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter U
Print this letter U practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter T
Print this letter T practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter S
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Learning How to Write the Capital Letter R
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Learning How to Write the Capital Letter Q
Print this letter Q practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter P
Print this letter P practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter O
Print this letter O practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter N
Print this letter N practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter M
Print this letter M practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.
Learning How to Write the Capital Letter L
Print this letter L practice writing worksheet and have your preschooler trace and then try their own letters. Get the Full Alphabet Set! See hundreds of other family projects and activities here. Love this post? Support us by using our FREE service to find local child care or preschools nearby.