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Summer Science – Ice Tie Dye
My daughter and I tried ice tie dye earlier this summer and it was such an easy way to create really awesome tie dye art. Usually I’m NOT a tie die fan because you just can’t avoid a serious mess. Ice tie dye was totally doable with minimal mess. Here’s the idea – You either band the item you want to tie dye just like you usually would OR just crumple it up for a different look. Then you set the item on a baking rack and balance the entire rack over a bin (you’ll want something to catch all the dye as the ice melts). After setting all of…
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Classroom Recipes for Summer
One of the most useful tools for the classroom that I’ve ever put together is my Classroom Recipe Book. This collection of recipes gets used over and over again throughout the school year, but summer is a time when they can really shine! Summer gives us the opportunity to slow down a bit an really play. Play with all of these ingredients, make messes, explore and then explore again, and try something totally different. That’s what these recipes are all about. Some of my favorite recipes for summer (that are included in the book of course) are: All of these are wonderful to use outside and kids absolutely cannot resist…
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June Bucket List
When I first started blogging it was really popular for one blogger to share an image with prompts and others to fill it out, then everyone would write a post about their responses and all of the posts would be linked together. I even used some of these in the classroom, it was so fun. I thought I’d bring it back this summer. I’ll share a bucket list and you use the image however you like! Here’s the template for June – you can download the PDF or copy and past the image above. This is what’s on MY bucket list for June:
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Printable Preschool Camping Activities
Camping is one of my favorite summer activities, so it makes perfect sense that I’ve always loved sharing this topic in the classroom too. Camping supplies lend themselves perfectly to math an language activities, and it’s so fun to find authentic materials to supplement these activities. Here are my favorite camping activities for the classroom – all of these are printable and available HERE!
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Spring Flower Activities for Preschool
Spring has sprung, and what says spring better than flowers?! I do not have a green thumb, but that doesn’t stop me from leaning into all things floral to really freshen up the classroom. Here are some preschool flower activities that don’t require you to actually grow anything. These posts from last year have some more awesome flower-themed activities!
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Preschool Easter Activities
Are you looking for some super easy Easter resources?! I’ve got you covered. Check out my TPT store to download and print some preschool Easter activities that have been designed just for the youngest learners. These will keep children busy and engaged, while making sure that your lesson plans hit all of those important learning milestones. Click on the image below for more information. If you’re feeling a little creative and looking to make your own activities or party decor, please check out my Easter clip art set!
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Classroom Recipe Round Up
Whenever I’m looking to shake things up or add a little extra fun to the weekly schedule a cooking experience is my go-to. I love to bake, and kids really get into being able to make something they get to enjoy – it’s a win win! Here are all of the classroom recipes that I’ve shared over the years. Let’s start with the ones you can eat! Click on the image for more information and the full recipe. Now here are a few you won’t want to eat – but they’re still a ton of fun! When I’m looking for just the right art recipe I always turn to my…
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Leprechaun Traps for Preschool
Have you ever made leprechaun traps with your class? If it’s something that you’re tackling this year then be sure to take a look at these posts for some great inspiration! Making Leprechaun Traps Leprechaun Mischief in the Classroom Preschool Leprechaun Traps Finished Leprechaun Traps To Catch a Leprechaun
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Preschool Rain Printables
If you’re doing a rainy day theme in your classroom this spring, I’ve got you covered! Click on the images below for more information.
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Preschool Rain Activities
We’re definitely still in snow season, but I’m manifesting spring for sure! One thing I can count on during spring is a solid stretch of rain. The best way I’ve found to make it through all of those rainy days is to absolutely embrace them. There are so many fun ways to learn about rain – here are some of my favorite rainy preschool activities. On Friday I’ll share all of the rain-themed resources I’ve created over the years, so be sure to check back in then!
