Valentine’s Day Garland

My kids look forward to Valentine’s day because we do a party every year. I love this simple craft idea. It is festive and easy enough for anyone to make. Once you cut out all the hearts and punch the hole on them, to make it easy to attach to the string, you may want to personalize them. Write family members and friends that you want to remember or write verses on love on each heart. Valentine’s Day Garland What You Need: Red, pink, and white construction paper Scissors Pencil Hole punch Yarn or string Ruler What You Do: First, … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Craft for Sunday School

Here is a very easy project that I am often asked about. It seems every year this simple project is appreciated by preschool teachers, Sunday School teachers and homeschoolers. It is simple, not messy, and makes a lovely gift. You can use it as a Valentine’s project for Sunday School or instead of a verse place a quote or a “to” and “from” and Happy Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day Craft for Sunday School Supplies Construction paper Card stock Pipe cleaner Ribbon Terracota Planter clay or hot glue (to make sure the pipe cleaner stays put in the planter) Confetti or … Continue reading →

Mini Ice Sculptures

My two young girls are going with their grandparents to see an ice sculpture exhibit this weekend. They are all very excited about it. We have been looking up ice sculptures online so they could see pictures of what to expect. To really get them in the mood we decided to try and make our own mini ice sculptures. It is a fun activity for them and for me. At first we just pretended to sculpt using play dough but the opportunity to use the real ice was too good to pass up. Just make sure you are prepared for … Continue reading →

In the Kitchen with your Preschooler

Baking is fun for everyone in the family. The process may be so much fun because the end result is so delicious. Playing with real dough as opposed to clay or Play Doh tastes so much better and it gives your child the sense she is doing something grown ups do. If you have not allowed your preschooler in the kitchen for fear of a mess or sticky fingers, I understand. However, it will end up being fun for everyone if you keep your expectations at bay and walk into it with a sense of humor. A little or … Continue reading →

Simple Preschool Craft: Fruit Cereal Rainbow

Quite some time ago, I showed off to friends this simple preschool craft. It was so easy and yet so much fun for the kids. You could use it as a jumping off point to teach colors, counting, and sorting. I posted an image online and it was pinned on Pinterest. Before I knew it, it was re-pinned over 30 times in just a few hours. I was surprised how many people love the idea. As I was cleaning out some of our school stuff, I found the project and remembered how popular it was to friends and pinners alike. … Continue reading →

Preschool Activity: Treasure Hunt

Kids love treasure hunts. I planned a treasure hunt for two of my kids’ birthdays to find their birthday gifts. What You Need: Small token to serve as the treasure (This can be anything, from a toy from the dollar store to a handful of small rocks coated with a metallic spray paint to resemble gold or silver) Small paper bag Black felt pen Sheet of white paper Pencil (colored pencils will also do) Coffee grounds or black tea (optional) Lighter or matches (optional) What to Do: Bundle your rocks or other treasure in the small paper bag and write … Continue reading →

Preschool Activity: Make a Name Puzzle

Make a Name Puzzle What You Need: An envelope Two strips of paper (about 9-12 inches in length) Scissors A red magic marker, and a black magic marker What You Do: Use the black marker to write your child’s first name neatly in big bold letters on the first strip of paper. Do the same thing in red on the second strip. You’ll want to leave about a finger-width of space between each letter so that you can cut them apart later. Show the black strip to your child and tell him that this is his name. Run your finger … Continue reading →

Counting Activity for Preschoolers

Here is a simple game to help your preschooler learn how to count, learn number recognition and identify larger and smaller quantities. You can play this game with a partner or solo. In another variation, you can have your child count and place the number of Pom Poms in the ice cube tray compartment with the corresponding number. No need to go out and buy a thing, feel free to substitute an egg carton for the ice cube tray and circles cut out of construction paper for the Pom poms. Have fun counting! Pom Pom Counting Activity What You Need: … Continue reading →

Tooth Brushing Activity

Teaching proper tooth care is important to your child’s health. Normally small children enjoy brushing their teeth as long as they have character toothbrushes and yummy tasting toothpaste. However, they need to learn how long to brush to clean their teeth effectively and why it is important. The best way to teach a preschooler is with a hands on activity. They always remember something they had the opportunity to touch and see. The following activity serves both as a lesson on health and science. PRESCHOOL TOOTH BRUSHING EXPERIMENT After eating, a sticky coating called plaque forms on our teeth. We … Continue reading →

Frugal Winter Activity: Snow Painting

Snow is magical. The excitement of hearing a little one say, “It’s snowing, it’s snowing!”, is one of the best things about the first fallen snow. Kids beg to go outside to build snowmen and engage in snowball fights. Painting the snow with food coloring mixed with water is one more way to spend some time outside. My girls used the mist setting to spray the snow pink. It was a display even Barbie would be proud of. Snow Painting Supplies: Food Coloring (Liquid is recommended but gel will work.) Empty Spray Bottles (You can find spray bottles at a … Continue reading →