Fine Motor Zoo Animal Craft for Preschool and Kindergarten
Marble mazes are easy, low-cost activities to encourage creativity, planning, and problem-solving.
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Shadow Tubes: Easy Light and Shadow Craft for Preschoolers
Shadow Tubes: Easy Light and Shadow Craft for Preschoolers Looking for a hands-on way to explore light and shadows with young children? This light and shadow craft for preschoolers is quick to set up and uses cardboard tubes, stickers, and a flashlight. It’s the perfect blend of science and creativity for preschoolers and even older
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Preschool Shadow Activities for Science Fun
Preschool Shadow Activities for Science Fun One of the first topics we explored in our light and science unit was preschool shadow activities. 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 I noticed
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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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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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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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Create a Classroom Roly Poly Habitat: Easy STEM Project
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.
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Pipettes in Preschool: Fun Science and Fine-Motor Activities
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
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Observations Skills for Preschool: The What’s Missing Game
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
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