Preschool Activities Blog
The Mother's Heart"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." - Henry Ward Beecher I believe that literally, 'learning should be child's play', yet I know that many parents want to ensure that their little ones have a good start in learning. The purpose of my site is to give ideas for "gentle", age-appropriate activities that will benefit preschool children and not burn them out. These are the newest or most recently updated pages on this site, with some blog entries inbetween too! Join my preschool-activities-at-home egroup, where we can share our experiences of teaching and raising preschoolers. It's a place to come and chat, ask questions, offer tips and advice and enjoy the ups and downs of life with little ones. "Mothers write on the hearts of their children what the hand of time can't erase." (Unknown)
You might also like to subscribe to my newsletter The Whole Child where I give parents ideas for activities to stimulate preschool children and prepare them for formal learning later on. Free Alphabet WorksheetsThese free alphabet worksheets in manuscript print are ideal for practicing neat handwriting and correct letter formation. Permalink -- click for full blog post Free Menu Planner - Prepared to CookA weekly, printable, free menu planner comprising of 6 main meal recipes per week plus the weekly, corresponding shopping list to match to make meal planning a breeze! Permalink -- click for full blog post Sand Collage CraftUse this sand collage craft to create an underwater picture as part of a preschool ocean theme. Permalink -- click for full blog post Starry Night Glitter CollageUse this starry night glitter collage as part of a study of the solar system. Permalink -- click for full blog post When is Fathers Day?Find out when is Fathers Day 2010 as well as free Fathers Day poems, Fathers Day crafts, Fathers Day gift ideas and more to make your father's day a special one. Permalink -- click for full blog post Sea Urchin CraftMake this sea urchin craft using modeling clay and toothpicks. Quick and easy. Permalink -- click for full blog post Sea Anemone CraftUse an empty toilet roll and a plastic bag to create this lovely sea anemone craft to go along with a preschool ocean theme. Permalink -- click for full blog post When is Mothers Day?Find when is mothers day and mother's day ideas for gifts, crafts, mother's day poems, quotes, printable mother's day cards, free clipart, mother's day baskets and more to honour moms. Permalink -- click for full blog post Printable CraftsA variety of printable crafts and easy art projects for children. Permalink -- click for full blog post Re-education for the 21st CenturyHas your bank manager ever asked for your academic report? No, he wants your financial achievements. To survive in c21 we need a bit of "re-education." Permalink -- click for full blog post School ReadinessSchool readiness refers to a stage in a child’s development when she is ready to learn in a formal learning environment. Permalink -- click for full blog post Music AppreciationUse these ideas and resources to begin your music appreciation adventure, with both young and old together! Permalink -- click for full blog post School MaturitySchool readiness and school maturity are two different yet related concepts. It is important for parents and caregivers to understand the distinction between the two. Permalink -- click for full blog post About Shirley's Preschool Activities.comMeet Shirley of Shirley's Preschool Activities and learn more about her life and this website. Permalink -- click for full blog post Christian Easter Crafts for KidsBible-based activities and easter crafts for kids including easter coloring pages, easter recipes, easter poems Permalink -- click for full blog post
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