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Making Watercolor Paints from Scratch
With school budget cuts and the uncertain economy, it's prudent to find ways ...
Read MoreHomemade Wrapping Paper
There are many occasions throughout the year that call for creative gifts and...
Read MoreInfant Room Lesson Plans
Lesson plans for your infant classroom may not be traditional in comparison t...
Read MoreMasking Tape Scribbles
Skip elaborate preparation for craft time with this simple, yet fun art proje...
Read MoreCereal Necklaces and Bracelets
Kim, contributing writer for No Time For Flash Cards, offers a twist on the t...
Read MoreCraft Stick Puppets
Looking for a unique, story-time prop, try Helen Rawlinson's craft stick pupp...
Read MoreFlowers from Plastic Bottles
Need some inspiring spring decorations for your classroom? Try these fun recy...
Read MoreActivities Using Side Walk Paint
Here's some great extension activities for the post about home made side walk...
Read MoreSpring Birds Made from Decoupaged Light Bulbs
When light bulbs burn out around the house, most of us just throw them away. ...
Read MorePreschool & Science Reunited
As Deborah Stewart so eloquently describes, often times, "preschool teachers ...
Read MoreStock Your Art Cabinet with Homemade Supplies
A great way to combat tight budgets and 'have it all' is to make some of the ...
Read MoreRainbow Lesson Plan for Your Preschoolers
Jenn, contributor to Totally Tots, has developed a fun, comprehensive lesson ...
Read MoreHomemade Sensory Bottles for Your Toddler Class...
A great way to add color, introduce your students to various materials, and p...
Read MorePreschool Alphabet Game
Here's a game that incorporates letter recognition, creativity, and social in...
Read MoreRecipes for Homemade Finger Paint
You can never have too many varieties of finger paints for your students to e...
Read MoreIntroducing Vibrant Silks and Scarves to Your P...
If you're looking for a way to bring variety to your preschooler's pretend pl...
Read MoreArtwork with Hidden Butterflies
This is a wonderful craft for your fourth and fifth graders. It will test the...
Read MoreMaking Use of Centers in Preschool
Along with structure, preschoolers need variety, as well as, the ability to e...
Read MoreExploring the Mixture of Cornstarch and Water
It's no secret that children are attracted to messes! Here is a great activit...
Read MoreExploring the World from Your Classroom
Whether on safari or in the classroom, Jolanthe of Homeschool Creations provi...
Read MoreCreepy-Crawly Caterpillars
Spring is here to stay, along with the insects and critters that thrive durin...
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Kindergarten Art: Practicing Thick and Thin Lines
Kathy Barbro has provided a wonderful art lesson to reinforce color mixing w...
Read MoreA Sensory Experience for Your Infant Room
Melissa of Chasing Cheerios blog has come up with a wonderful addition to you...
Read MoreColorful Rattlesnake Project
Snakes are fascinating creatures and if you're in to gardening, nature walks,...
Read MoreThe Science of Sound
It can be difficult for young students to grasp the concept of sound waves. J...
Read MoreExploring Primary and Secondary Colors
Allison, blogger for Family Education, provides a hands-on activity that will...
Read MoreTeaching Young Children About Weather
Some of your preschoolers may not understand that rain is important for the E...
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Paint For The Side Walk
If you're looking for a new outdoor activity, try this side walk chalk with ...
Read MoreMaking Animals from Recycled CDs
In the era of the newest and brightest technology, many of your CDs have beco...
Read MorePainting with Squirt Bottles
If you're looking for outdoor activities to do with your students, this art p...
Read MoreFun with Plastic Buttons
Plastic buttons offer many options for little learners. Go to your local craf...
Read MoreMake a Spinning Top from Old CDs
In the age of iPods and MP3 players, you're bound to have old CDs lying aroun...
Read MorePainting with Fly Swatters
This activity is not for the faint-hearted! It's messy and requires lots of s...
Read MoreCrafts Made From Recycled Materials
If you're looking for ways to reuse old supplies, check out this list of proj...
Read MoreFirst Aid Butterflies
Most preschoolers are fascinated by the firefighters and paramedics with thei...
Read MoreClassroom Ring Toss Game
Perfect for outside fun or a rainy day, this ring toss game will hone your st...
Read MoreA Twist on the Color Wheel
When teaching your preschoolers about colors and their relationships with one...
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