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Winter Snow CVC Word Building Mat for Kindergarten

Learning to read with automaticity takes time, patience, and practice. One of the best ways for children to explore the relationship between letters and sounds is with word building. I created this wonderful, hands-on reading activity to really kick off your winter kindergarten literacy centers with a bang! Your students will love the colorful, winter-themed…

Winter Lesson Plans for Preschool: Literacy, Science, Math

I have an annoying habit. It involves my thought process right before a nice, loooong Christmas break, Spring Break, or even sometimes Summer. I start to think about that day, week, or month when we have to come baaaaack. The thought of empty lesson plans for preschool in winter sends chills throughout my body! That…

Valentine’s Day CVC Word Building Mat for Kindergarten

Valentine’s activities are a great way to get the attention of young learners! I created Valentine’s Day CVC Word Building Mat for Kindergarten for our students to build decoding and spelling skills all February long! Your students are going to love the cute picture cards, and they will have fun identifying the sounds in each…

Snowman Alphabet Matching Game Printable for Preschool

Looking for ways to spice up your letter matching activities this winter? Look no further! These alphabet printables feature a fun snowman graphic that will instantly grab your students’ attention. They will love finding each snowman letter to match with its upper/lowercase letter. I also love this free alphabet matching printable because it fits perfectly…

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…

Snow Painting Winter Snow Activities for Preschool

I love the look of surprise and wonder on children’s faces when you give them an activity that encourages messiness, creativity, or just plain silliness! Snow art activities for kids definitely fall into that category. Your students will be delighted to bring real snow INSIDE and make a colorful MESS (I mean ART)! Add the…

Snow Volcano Winter Science Activities for Preschoolers

Baking soda and vinegar science experiments are always a huge hit with my preschoolers. No matter how many times we make a volcano erupt, they keep begging to do it again and again. Snow Volcano Winter Science Activities for Preschoolers are a great way to take advantage of the snowy weather and take science learning…

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Snow Spray Paint Winter Art Projects for Preschoolers

One thing I’ve learned in the wisdom of my years is to embrace what Mother Nature gives us! Rain that doesn’t let up for a week, sizzling hot days without relief, or ten feet of snow that lasts through March. Bring it on! Instead of complaining, teach your kids to get out there and enjoy…

Preschool Snow and Ice Cube Sensory Bin for Winter

Snow sensory table ideas add such fun and interest to winter preschool learning. When it’s too blustery or cold to actually be outdoors, why not bring it all in for some indoor sensory play?! This fun ice sensory project incorporates the colors of the rainbow, allowing young children to explore touch and sight. Preschool Snow…

Winter Theme Free Printable 2D Shape Posters

Winter learning activities and winter crafts are two perfect opportunities to learn about shapes. Working on a snowman craft? You can talk about the triangle nose, circle eyes, and use some square shapes for buttons. Planning a Christmas themed art activity for your preschoolers? They will love looking at his rectangle presents, triangle Christmas trees,…

Free Printable Penguin Theme Preschool Alphabet Worksheets

I remember the first time my preschooler expressed interest in learning letters! I was so excited to begin teaching, but a little nervous to have such a big responsibility helping him learn the entire alphabet. It is easy to get overwhelmed with activities when you are beginning to teach the alphabet and letter recognition to…

Winter Sensory Bottles for Preschoolers and Toddlers

When my son was a toddler, the word “No” could send him into a tailspin at the drop of a hat. I knew it would happen, and believe me I always thought twice before uttering the word. But, I knew he had to learn that the world would not, in fact, bend to his every…