Preschool Activities Blog

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!

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"Mothers write on the hearts of their children what the hand of time can't erase." (Unknown)

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Purim Activities

Activities to celebrate the Jewish festival, Purim - the Feast of Esther.

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Preschool Themes

Ideas for preschool themes and preschool lessons, holiday themes, around the world multi-cultural theme, the four seasons and more.

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Earth Craft

Use this papier maché earth craft as a project for Earth Day or an introduction to an Around the World geography theme.

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Preschool Valentines Day Craft Activity

An easy preschool Valentines Day Craft Activity using cutting and construction skills to create a hanging heart.

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School Readiness

School readiness refers to a stage in a child’s development when she is ready to learn in a formal learning environment.

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Best Toys and Games for Children

A list of recommended educational toys and games for children to encourage their development.

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Writing with the Left Hand

Correct techniques for teaching left-handed children to write, draw and color-in with the left hand.

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The Benefits of a Preschool Curriculum

The benefits of using a preschool curriculum as a tool to simplify your life and ignite a love of learning in your children.

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Activities for Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills that are automatic to adults require concentrated effort by young children, especially as they are still developing related skills like hand stability.

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Activities for Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor skills can be learned and improved with practice so children need plenty of opportunities to exercise these skills...

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Preschool Crafts

Free and easy child art and preschool crafts for kids, teachers and parents including painting, drawing, cutting, pasting, modeling and construction activities.

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Preschool Songs & Nursery Rhymes

Preschool songs and rhymes offer many life-long benefits to children. Teach them preschool fingerplays, action rhymes, counting rhymes, games with rhythm and more...

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Preschool Math Activities

Preschool math activities involve learning about numbers, counting and quantity. Concepts like time, money and measurement, problem solving skills, vocabulary and language skills are required...

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Christmas Crafts for Kids

Easy ideas for Christmas crafts for kids to make gifts, gift wrap and decorations

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Free Menu Planner - Prepared to Cook

A 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!

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