Today’s post is written by Bren, a contributor to PreKinders. We make these easy-to-make quilts for our P.J.’s and Pancakes Day. I show the preschoolers several real quilts with a suggestion that they can make a pattern on their quilt with the fabric squares if they want. Materials Needed: Felt squares (one per child) Heat […]
Valentine Mailbags and Mailboxes
There are lots of ways to make mailbags and mailboxes to hold class Valentine cards. Here are some simple and inexpensive ideas for your class to make. Tissue Box Valentine Mailbox What can you use for a Valentine mailbox that is a free recyclable and you can get in abundance (enough for your whole class)? Tissue boxes […]
Scientist of the Day
Today’s post is written by Bren, a contributor to PreKinders. Here’s a take-home activity that encourages learning and parent involvement. One of our “Preschool Jobs” is to take home a literacy bag. The all-time favorite bag is the Science Discovery Bag. The scientist bag contains: 2 books of simple science experiments Safety goggles Lab coat […]
Preschool Snack Store
Today’s post is written by Bren, a contributor to PreKinders. A couple of times a year I open a “Snack Store”. During centers the preschoolers take turns ordering their snack. They each get 5 pennies and a menu that lists the items (with pictures) and their cost. We spend a few minutes talking about the […]
How to Raise Butterflies
Every spring my preschool class plants parsley seeds with the hope that we’ll have black swallowtail butterflies in the fall. Black swallowtail butterflies inhabit most regions of the United States (except the northwest). Today’s post is written by Bren, a contributor to PreKinders. We plant the parsley seeds in a big pot and put it […]
When I Grow Up I Want to Be…
Today’s post is written by Bren, a contributor to PreKinders. What do you want to be when you grow up? Such a fun question to explore with preschoolers! Throughout the year we learn about different occupations through books, field trips and special visitors. One day in the spring, I send home with each preschooler: a […]
