Supplies and Equipment

Snowman Activities: Teach Preschoolers the Letter S

December 13, 2010

Tweet Tweet Preschoolers and young children in child care centers can successfully learn to write the letter S as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter S through simple, fun Christmas activities. This activity ties in well with a Christmas lesson plan. Learning Objectives The students will identify the letter S The students make [...]

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Handprint Christmas Wreath: Fine Motor and Creative Activity for Preschoolers

December 10, 2010

Tweet Tweet This Handprint Christmas wreath is a fun holiday activity that promotes both creative and fine motor skill development. When developing curriculum, daycare providers must include age-appropriate activities for young children that develop fine motor skills. This Christmas wreath craft is an activity that will support a Christmas learning unit as well as promote [...]

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R is for Reindeer: Teach Preschoolers Letter R and Reindeer Crafts

December 8, 2010

Tweet Tweet Preschoolers and young children in child care centers can successfully learn to write the letter R as well as recognize objects beginning with the letter R through simple, fun activities. This activity ties in well with a Christmas lesson plan. Learning Objectives The students will identify the letter R The students make and [...]

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Preschool Christmas Craft: Glitter Ball Ornament Lesson Plan

December 3, 2010

Tweet Tweet Early learning goals for toddlers include creative development. “The creative arts, including music, movement, dramatic play, puppetry, painting, sculpture, and drawing, are a crucial part of early childhood. Not only do the arts allow children to express themselves, but creative activity can enhance development of children’s skills in literacy, science, math, social studies, [...]

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Learning about Colors: Yellow Preschool Lesson Plan

September 24, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan about the color yellow. The activities below will introduce children to the color yellow through a math activity, a craft, songs, and books. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about colors. Yellow Preschool Math Activity In this simple sorting activity, [...]

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Columbus Day Preschool Lesson Plan Resources: Reading List and Free Worksheets

September 13, 2010

Tweet Tweet What is Columbus Day? Columbus Day is an American holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October. Columbus Day which commemorates Christopher Columbus’ trip from Spain to Hispaniola, North America was made in 1492. Columbus and crew sailed on ships called the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Teach children about Columbus [...]

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Apple Preschool Lesson Plan

September 10, 2010

Tweet Tweet October is National Apple Month. Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan all about apples. The activities below will introduce children to apples through fun facts, activities, books, a song. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about fruits and vegetables. All about Apples Here are some fun [...]

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Inexpensive Literacy Materials for Preschool and Daycare

September 3, 2010

Tweet Tweet The early years (during preschool) are important to the development of literacy. Exposure to literacy materials encourages awareness of print, phonics, narratives, and development of oral language. Supplies for your daycare business do not have to expensive. Starting a daycare business can be expensive which is why many daycare owners search for daycare [...]

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Rainy Day Activities for Daycare and Preschool

August 27, 2010

Tweet Tweet When rainy days are on the horizon, be prepared with fun indoor activities that will not only keep children in your daycare business busy but will encourage their development. Dramatic play, cooking with children, group activities, and library activities will provide hours of enjoyment. Dramatic Play Dramatic play is an excellent rainy day [...]

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Learning about Colors: Green Preschool Lesson Plan

August 25, 2010

Tweet Tweet Enjoy this simple preschool lesson plan about the color green. The activities below will introduce children to the color green through fun facts, activities, books, songs, and a game. This lesson plan works well in conjunction with a daycare center unit theme about colors or St. Patrick’s Day. Green Math Activity In this [...]

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