These Christmas themed candy cane estimation jars will help your pre-k kids learn how to estimate in a way that is meaningful to them. Also check out my previous post about estimating with markers. As you can see, I use 4 jars. Three jars show the children how different amounts of candy canes look in the jars, […]
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Illuminated Discovery Bottles
While in a craft store recently, I came across submersible lights. Immediately my wheels began to turn and I began to think of the possibilities. I bought a pack of submersible lights and some water beads, and made these illuminated discovery bottles for our science center. The materials I used were submersible lights, water beads, […]
Make a Jingle Bell Necklace
This Christmas my prekinders are making jingle bell necklaces! We will be using these to practice fine motor skills, math skills, and to enjoy them with music. To make the necklaces, you will need: jingle bells green and red pony beads green craft cord I bought all of my materials at Hobby Lobby, but any […]
Shape Picture-Word Cards
This set of Shapes picture-word cards can be used in your classroom in so many ways. My Picture-Word Card collection is growing and growing, but until today was lacking a set of Shapes! This set includes probably every shape you could need, and I included a card for diamond and rhombus so you can choose the one you […]
Turkey Play Dough Math Mats
These Turkey Play Dough Math Mats are a fun way to practice counting this Thanksgiving! Kids can make turkey feathers with play dough to place on the turkey while they count. Some of my readers recently emailed me asking for Turkey Play Dough Mats, and someone specifically asked for a mat where kids would count […]
More and Less Dice Game
This is a simple, easy-prep game you can use to teach more and less to your prekinders. I used bear counters, but the possibilities are endless. You could use Unifix cubes, flat floral marbles, foam craft shapes, or any other manipulatives to match your theme. Prepare the activity: I chose two colors of the bear […]