lorijeubanks@gmail.com

squirrel habitat game for kids

Engaging Preschoolers with the Squirrel Habitat Game

Leave a Comment / Animals, Science /

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 […]

Engaging Preschoolers with the Squirrel Habitat Game Read More »

worm experiments for kids

Exploring Worm Behavior: Hands-On Science for Kids

Leave a Comment / Animals, Science /

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

Exploring Worm Behavior: Hands-On Science for Kids Read More »

build leprechaun traps with paper

STEM Adventures: Building Easy Leprechaun Traps for Kids

Leave a Comment / Craftivities, Holidays, Lori Learning, Seasonal /

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

STEM Adventures: Building Easy Leprechaun Traps for Kids Read More »

knock knock jokes for preschool learning

Knock-Knock Jokes: Boost Preschool Learning & Fun

Leave a Comment / Craftivities, English & Language Arts /

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

Knock-Knock Jokes: Boost Preschool Learning & Fun Read More »

3 valentine's day STEM paper crafts

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

Leave a Comment / Craftivities, Holidays, Lori Learning, Seasonal /

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

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

paper folding in the preschool classroom

Easy Paper Folding Activities to Boost Preschool Learning

Leave a Comment / Craftivities, Fine Motor, Lori Learning /

Easy Paper Folding Activities to Boost Preschool Learning Want to boost preschool learning with simple activities? Paper folding is a great place to start! When children try easy paper folding activities, they make their hands stronger while learning about shapes and solving problems. Best of all, you only need paper to begin – something you

Easy Paper Folding Activities to Boost Preschool Learning Read More »

winter STEM ideas for preschool

Winter STEM Activities: Sledding, Hills, and Learning Fun

Leave a Comment / Craftivities, Lori Learning, Seasonal, Winter /

Winter STEM Activities: Sledding, Hills, and Learning Fun Winter offers countless opportunities for kids to explore, create, and imagine. Even in places that don’t see snow, winter STEM fun can come to life with a little creativity and imagination. With just a few simple center additions, you can have a classroom filled with hands-on winter STEM

Winter STEM Activities: Sledding, Hills, and Learning Fun Read More »

build a roly poly habitat

Create a Classroom Roly Poly Habitat: Easy STEM Project

Leave a Comment / Animals, Science /

Create a Classroom Roly Poly Habitat: Easy STEM Project Setting up a classroom roly poly habitat is an exciting way to bring science into your classroom.  Originally, I created a holding tank to supply roly polies for classroom experiments. After the experiments ended, I noticed the kids couldn’t get enough of watching the roly polies.

Create a Classroom Roly Poly Habitat: Easy STEM Project Read More »

pipettes in preschool hands-on activities

Pipettes in Preschool: Fun Science and Fine-Motor Activities

Leave a Comment / Lori Learning, Science /

Pipettes in Preschool: Fun Science and Fine-Motor Activities When preschoolers hold a pipette, science becomes a fun hands-on experience, and their hands get stronger as they squeeze and explore! While scientists and researchers use pipettes to measure and transfer liquids with precision, pipettes in preschool become a tool for building fine motor skills. To introduce

Pipettes in Preschool: Fun Science and Fine-Motor Activities Read More »

observation game for preschoolers

Observations Skills for Preschool: The What’s Missing Game

Leave a Comment / Lori Learning, Science /

Observations Skills for Preschool: The What’s Missing Game As I teach my preschool classes about science tools, I like to begin with our five senses. In this fun memory game, called What’s Missing?, your students will learn to observe carefully with their eyes—just like scientists! This game is simple, uses everyday objects, and can be

Observations Skills for Preschool: The What’s Missing Game Read More »

Subscribe (Coming Soon)
Subscribe (Coming Soon)
Scroll to Top