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Easy Snowball Pompoms
Yarn pompoms are one of my all time favorite crafts, I’ve been making them since I was in elementary school! You can’t deny how much these white poms look like snowballs, which makes them absolutely perfect for this time of year. Yarn pompoms are so easy to make that even young preschoolers can do this with a little help. Follow these steps and make sure to scroll all the way down to see all of the different ways that the finished pompoms can be used in the classroom! You need three simple supplies to make these poms: Start by taking one end of the yearn and wrapping it around the…
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Gross Motor Activities with Apples
Sometimes we have to get a little creative in order to support gross motor skills, but when it comes to exploring apples, there are tons of ways to incorporate practicing these skills! Here are some of my favorite ideas. Apples are ball-shaped (for the most part) which makes them perfect for tossing and catching – gently of course! They can also be rolled back and forth or used in games like bowling. Apples with stems can be tied to a piece of yarn and hung from a tree so children can practice reaching and pulling (or “picking”). They make excellent items for relay races – balance them on wooden spoons,…
