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Shadow Activities for Preschoolers: Indoors and Outdoors

Shadow Activities for Preschoolers: Indoors and Outdoors One of the first topics we explored in our light and science unit was shadow activities for preschoolers. We started indoors, noticing how objects block light to create shadows. Then, we stepped outside to find shadows everywhere—on the ground, on walls, and even on the playground! That’s when […]

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DIY Shadow Puppet Theater for Kids

How to Make a DIY Shadow Puppet Theater for Kids

How to Make a DIY Shadow Puppet Theater for Kids A cardboard box, a light, and a little imagination are all you need to make a DIY shadow puppet theater for kids. It’s a creative, screen-free activity that encourages storytelling and brings light science to life. Whether you’re in a classroom or at home, this

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DIY I Spy Boxes for Preschool Using Recycled Items

DIY I Spy Boxes for Preschool Using Recycled Items Are you for a simple, hands-on activity that builds observation, memory, and language skills? Try this DIY I Spy game for preschoolers—made with upcycled takeout containers and small classroom odds and ends. It’s a fun, low-prep project that encourages creativity and critical thinking in young learners.

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Sink or Float Preschool Activity: Will the Boat Sink?

Sink or Float Preschool Activity: Will the Boat Sink? Do you want a sink or float preschool activity that’s hands-on and literature-based? Try this simple STEM lesson inspired by What This Story Needs is a Pig in a Wig by Emma Virján. It’s an ideal way to encourage exploration and introduce science thinking while connecting

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Fun and Active Squirrel Games for Children

Fun and Active Squirrel Games for Children Looking for fun and active squirrel games that encourage teamwork, movement, and laughter? These squirrel-themed games are perfect for preschool and early elementary-age children. Whether you’re running a classroom activity, planning a playgroup session, or just having fun at home, these games will get kids scurrying, gathering, and

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Engaging Preschoolers with the Squirrel Habitat Game

Engaging Preschoolers with the Squirrel Habitat Game Young children are naturally curious about animals, especially ones they see in their neighborhoods and parks. Squirrels, with their playful running and nut-gathering, fascinate preschoolers. This fun squirrel habitat game helps children understand what animals need to survive while keeping them engaged through movement and play! The Squirrel

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Exploring Worm Behavior: Hands-On Science for Kids

Exploring Worm Behavior: Hands-On Science for Kids A Fun Way to Observe Worms in Action My students are fascinated with worms! They love digging in the dirt, searching for them, and excitedly calling me over whenever they find one. Often, before I can look, the worms disappear, sending students back to more digging. These moments

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STEM Adventures: Building Easy Leprechaun Traps for Kids

STEM Adventures: Building Easy Leprechaun Traps for Kids Are you looking for a St. Patrick’s Day activity that combines the fun of leprechaun traps for kids with STEM learning? Skip the supply gathering and mess! You can transform your classroom into a STEM laboratory with these engaging leprechaun traps that require nothing but paper and

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Knock-Knock Jokes: Boost Preschool Learning & Fun

Knock-Knock Jokes: Boost Preschool Learning & Fun Knock-knock jokes might seem like just silly fun, but in early childhood classrooms, they’re a powerful tool for learning! These playful exchanges can do more than just elicit giggles. Jokes can boost preschool learning language skills, foster social-emotional development, and even help young children with thinking skills. By

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Valentine’s Day Paper Folding Crafts: Fun Hands-On STEM

Valentine’s Day Paper Folding Crafts: Fun Hands-On STEM Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Looking for a fun and engaging way to combine learning with this holiday? I have the perfect idea for your classroom or homeschool! Try Valentine’s Day Paper Folding Crafts! This resource blends art, engineering, and writing into exciting Valentine’s Day

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