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Life Cycle of a Butterfly Play Dough Mats for Kids

No matter what winter throws at us, it always feels like spring warrants a celebration! After long, sometimes gloomy days and often nasty weather, it’s time to enjoy more sunshine, more warmth, and the rebirth of insects, trees, grass, and more. And if you’re a preschool teacher, it’s time to witness life cycles right before…

Free Printable Life Cycle of a Bee Play Dough Mats for Kids

Ahhhh, the life of a bee. Buzzing lazily from flower to flower, soaking up the sun, lounging in sweet honey. OK, that’s not exactly a bee’s daily routine, but it sure draws the attention of our youngest learners! The Free Printable Life Cycle of a Bee Play Dough Mats for Kids will also engage them…

Free Printable Life Cycle of a Ladybug Play Dough Mats for Kids

We know play dough is fabulous for fine motor skills and children love playing with it, but did you know play dough can also be a valuable tool for science lessons? Free Printable Life Cycle Of A Ladybug Play Dough Mats For Kids are a wonderful printable activity that gives you an easy, hands on…

How to Dye Pasta for Sensory Play and Crafts

Sensory bins are one of my favorite playful learning activities for kids! Sensory bins are quick and easy to put together and will keep your kids occupied for hours. There are endless possibilities when it comes to sensory bin fillers, but dry pasta is one of the best in my opinion. Since pasta is small…

Skittles Rainbow Colors Science Experiments for Kids

There is so much excitement that comes with searching for a rainbow in the sky after a thunderstorm. What if I told you that you could create your own beautiful rainbow with a super simple skittles rainbow experiment? This fun science experiment for kids uses colorful candy to create a rainbow your kids will love!…

Walking Water Rainbow Science Experiment for Kids

There’s just no question in my mind that rainbows are magical! They’re beautiful, bright, happy, and full of mystery! The Walking Water Rainbow Science Experiment for Kids engages students and teaches about colors, color mixing, capillary action, and more! Add this one to your spring lesson plans today to keep your students learning right up…

Number Grid Counting Games for Preschoolers

Sometimes math gets a bad wrap. It can be a difficult concept for little learners. It is right or wrong, there is no room for interpretation. Regardless of it’s difficulty, it is an imperative skill for preschoolers to learn. This is why fun, hands on activities are so important. Engaging math activities, like these Number…

Baking Soda and Vinegar Easter Eggs Science Experiments

Introducing chemical reactions need not be complex! It’s as simple as experiencing the fizzy reaction that occurs with baking soda and vinegar experiments. When my kids were toddlers and preschoolers, they LOVED exploring common household items. We would pull out medicine droppers, food coloring, water, jars in various shapes and sizes, and just play! Frozen…

Printable Life Cycle of a Frog Play Dough Mats for Kids

Helping kids discover the wonders of the world and everything in it should be a fun and memorable experience! These Printable Life Cycle of a Frog Play Dough Mats for Kids will help children discover amazing things about frogs! Then, after downloading the play dough mats, be sure to check out the rest of our…

Create Your Own | Easter | Food | Not Grade Specific | Spring

Carrot Rice Krispie Treats for Easter

My great-grandma used to make rice cereal treats. They were sweet, delicious, and well, rock hard. Haha! I can assure you these homemade Easter Rice Krispie treats are NOT my grandma’s Rice Krispie treats recipe! They are an adorable way to celebrate Spring whether you’re in the classroom, at home, or having a little get-together…

Flower and Tree Theme Preschool Lesson Plans

Picking flowers, climbing trees, and swinging from tree branches are all favorite outdoor activities in early childhood. Flowers and trees are also high up on my preschooler’s list of favorite things to learn about. These Flower and Tree Theme Preschool Lesson Plans are full of fun, interactive, and hands on activities that your child will…

Free | Preschool/Pre-K | Printable Activities | Shapes | Spring

Garden Theme Preschool Shape Posters and I Spy Game

Don’t you love it when you find activities and printables for every theme you create throughout the school year?! I know I do! And that is one reason the Garden Theme Preschool Shape Posters and I Spy Game is simply fabulous! Whether your theme is gardening, farming, or something in between, these shape posters for…