This week the children reminded me of the incredible value of providing materials for block play. With each change of theme – I like to put out new cloth and items related to our stories. I put out blue fabric for water, green for earth and brown as well. I...
Okay, I just love other bloggers! Child Central Station mentioned she had her own version of moon sand using baby oil (instead of water)! I knew I had to give it a try with the Ocean unit the kindergartens at my school do at this time. It is wonderful! It...
MOON SAND RECIPE It is a basic 2 to 1 ratio (sand to cornstarch) 6 cups of play sand (I used Crayola Brand – Blue) 3 cups of cornstarch 1 1/2 cups of cold water Begin by mixing the sand and cornstarch together. Next, add the water and mix it with your hands. ...
What you will need: 2 cups of plain flour 2 cups of water with black and blue food coloring 1 Tbsp. of cooking oil 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar 1 cup of salt INSTRUCTIONS: Mix liquid ingredients in a large pan. (FYI: I found black food coloring in a large size at Big Lots...
This is a oldie but goodie! And it was a huge hit in the classroom today with my six year old boys! Despite many blogs featuring this – I decided to post it because of the importance of playdough in the kindergarten classroom. It is not just for...
Playdough is an important facet of the early childhood environment. Playdough exploration provides important opportunities for the development of fine motor skills (such as pushing, squishing, squeezing, and pinching). And, as many early childhood teachers know,...
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