Preschool Activities Blog

Snap-o-clock Math Game

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:17 GMT

Use this printable snap-o-clock math game to help your children learn to tell the time.

Snap Math Game

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:45:18 GMT

Learn number bonds using this simple snap math game.

Early Math Skills

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:55:13 GMT

Tips for developing early math skills in preschool children.

Preschool Math Activities

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:35:43 GMT

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...

Printable Preschool Shapes Activities

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:36:44 GMT

Free printable preschool shapes activities to encourage the recognition of circles, squares and triangles.

Paper Plane Math Activity

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:03:44 GMT

A fun paper plane math activity to re-inforce the concept of measurement and distance.

Printable Ladybug Math Activities

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:14:59 GMT

Free printable ladybug math activities for preschool and grade 1.

Activities for Fine Motor Skills

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:25:03 GMT

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.

Purim Activities

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:04:31 GMT

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

Preschool Writing Patterns Worksheets

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:00:21 GMT

A variety of free printable preschool writing patterns to help develop writing skills.

Preschool Themes

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:54:09 GMT

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

Earth Craft

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:24:50 GMT

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

Preschool Valentines Day Craft Activity

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:19:16 GMT

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

School Readiness

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:03:54 GMT

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

Best Toys and Games for Children

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:41:21 GMT

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

Writing with the Left Hand

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:02:57 GMT

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

The Benefits of a Preschool Curriculum

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:29:53 GMT

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

Activities for Gross Motor Skills

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:39:09 GMT

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

Preschool Crafts

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:16:45 GMT

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

Preschool Songs & Nursery Rhymes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:45:39 GMT

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

Christmas Crafts for Kids

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:03:19 GMT

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

Free Menu Planner - Prepared to Cook

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:44 GMT

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!

Winter Preschool Songs and Rhymes

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:38:22 GMT

Teach your kids these easy winter preschool songs and rhymes during your winter preschool theme.

Winter Preschool Activities

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:36:53 GMT

Winter preschool activities including winter preschool crafts, a snow ice-cream recipe, free printables, winter theme nursery ryhmes and free winter clipart.

Halloween Preschool Activities

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:32:41 GMT

A Halloween preschool activities page with a difference ...come and see!

Preschool Curriculum Reviews

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:46:32 GMT

Recommended preschool curriculum information, offering easy lesson plans for preschool and kindergarten

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Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:23:20 GMT

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Printed Copies of ABC Fun Worldwide

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:18:48 GMT

Hard copies of my preschool programme are now available worldwide from Lulu.com Read more about it here: ABC Fun & 1-2-3 and click on the link below to order a printed copy. Digital copies can be downloaded from my site too! Now you have a choice!

Back to School Activities

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:23:24 GMT

Ideas for back to school activities

Fall Preschool Theme

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:22:16 GMT

Fall preschool theme including fall preschool crafts, free printables, poems, sensory activities, recipes and fall free clipart.

Preschool Ocean Theme

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:57:25 GMT

Explore this preschool ocean theme that includes a story-based preschool lapbook and various ocean crafts for kids.

Ocean Theme Lapbook

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:48:02 GMT

Use this ocean theme lapbook based on A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle to enhance your studies of marine life.

Everyday Preschool Science Activities

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:27:31 GMT

Preschool science activities that you can do everyday in your home and environment.

Preschool Space Theme

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:03:54 GMT

Create an astronomy mural showing the relative sizes of the planets to add to a preschool space theme.

Ocean Theme Mural

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:51:18 GMT

Create a colourful ocean theme mural using free printable pages.

About Shirley's Preschool Activities.com

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:13:15 GMT

Meet Shirley of Shirley's Preschool Activities and learn more about her life and this website.

Free Alphabet Worksheets

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:38:50 GMT

These free alphabet worksheets in manuscript print are ideal for practicing neat handwriting and correct letter formation.

Sand Collage Craft

Sun, 24 May 2009 12:59:51 GMT

Use this sand collage craft to create an underwater picture as part of a preschool ocean theme.

Starry Night Glitter Collage

Sun, 24 May 2009 12:22:11 GMT

Use this starry night glitter collage as part of a study of the solar system.

When is Fathers Day?

Sat, 23 May 2009 09:59:53 GMT

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.

Sea Urchin Craft

Tue, 05 May 2009 07:35:25 GMT

Make this sea urchin craft using modeling clay and toothpicks. Quick and easy.

Sea Anemone Craft

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:33:38 GMT

Use an empty toilet roll and a plastic bag to create this lovely sea anemone craft to go along with a preschool ocean theme.

When is Mothers Day?

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:05:34 GMT

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.

Printable Crafts & Lapbooks

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:07:27 GMT

A variety of printable crafts, easy art projects and story-based lapbooks for children.

Re-education for the 21st Century

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:30:24 GMT

Has 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."

Music Appreciation

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:07:53 GMT

Use these ideas and resources to begin your music appreciation adventure, with both young and old together!

School Maturity

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:38:26 GMT

School readiness and school maturity are two different yet related concepts. It is important for parents and caregivers to understand the distinction between the two.

Christian Easter Crafts for Kids

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:11:01 GMT

Bible-based activities and easter crafts for kids including easter coloring pages, easter recipes, easter poems

ABC Fun Printed Copies

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:12:18 GMT

ABC Fun is a easy-to-use, literature-rich preschool curriculum to make learning the ABC fun.

Free Preschool Activities and School Readiness Skills

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:51:06 GMT

Free preschool activities to stimulate a child's brain for optimal development. Have fun and interact your children in a way that will stimulate their all-round growth and development of readiness.