Preschool Science Lesson – Egg Carton Butterflies
The opportunity to explore the world around us is one of the best parts of childhood. I have rarely met a preschooler who doesn’t love exploring for bugs. My own kids will play with potato bugs for hours at a time and are thrilled to learn anything new about insects or butterflies. This simple preschool craft is a great opportunity to teach preschoolers the basic parts of an insect. While the scientific terms for each part of the insect may be a bit difficult for younger preschoolers, they can be introduced to the concept that an insect has three sections on it’s body.
Bringing Your Toys To Life With Webkinz Jr.
Right after we adopted our Boxer puppy last Spring, my then 3 year-old daughter decided she needed to have her own puppy, too. Actually, two puppies. Imaginary puppies — Holly and Polly! I have no idea what kind of dog they are but they have been with us this entire last year. She loves to talk about Holly and Polly, how well they behave, what they like to eat, how big they are getting. Don’t get me wrong, she loves our Boxer to pieces…she just likes to have her own puppies that she’s in charge of, too!
Make Your Own Recycled Paper
My kids love to recycle but until recently, they really had no idea what happened to our paper after they put it in the recycling bin. This simple activity is a fun and interactive way to teach kids how to recycle paper and can be a good use for the extra newspaper you have laying around from couponing.
Teaching Preschoolers Color Names
Parents can begin teaching color names early in fun and playful ways that encourage learning without frustrating a young preschooler. This simple early preschool activity helps preschoolers learn the color names and practice basic matching skills, which is also an important early math skill.
Magic School Bus Going Green Science Kit (Closed)
My children and I recently had the opportunity to The Magic School Bus Going Green science kit courtesy of The Young Scientists Club. The kit is a collection of hands-on science experiments for intended for children ages 5-8. It arrives with most of the supplies necessary for each experiment. You will need to supply such things as newspaper and acetone, but most families may already have those items on hand without requiring an extra purchase.
Candy Experiments
If you want a fun way to convince your kids to get rid of the leftover candy (that they really don’t like much anyway) check out Candy Experiments, a great website started by a mother of three who had a great idea when her daughter asked her, “What would happen if I put these Nerds in water?”
Preschool Germ Lesson – Why Hand Washing is Important
Preschoolers understand the importance of hand washing when their hands are covered with something they can see like dirt or food, but preschoolers often have a hard time understanding why they need to wash their hands to get rid of germs that they can’t see. This simple preschool science lesson can help preschoolers understand why washing their hands can keep them healthy even when they can’t see the germs by transforming germs into something visible and teaching preschoolers how they spread.
Preschool Dental Lesson – Why the Dentist Fills Cavities
This simple preschool science activity helps preschoolers understand why dental health is so important. Preschoolers will understand this simple visual explanation of what cavities are and why it is important to brush their teeth well to prevent damage to their teeth.
Sandbox Volcanoes – Summer Fun for Kids
Summertime calls for simple, unstructured activities that provide kids with valuable learning experiences through exploration. There is something about the lazy days of summer that make some of the most basic activities so exciting. Simple and frugal summer fun can be created using basic items found around the house and a little bit of quality time with mom or dad. These super easy sandbox volcanoes will delight children of all ages and provide hours of fun (and peace for mom).
Runaway Snowball – Preschool Science Activity
This is a great winter preschool science activity that uses a really cute poem. This poem is one that I used to use with my daycare children and it is such a fun way to teach about different states of matter. This activity requires very few materials but preschoolers love collecting a snowball and watching it melt. The next time you have a snowy day, take advantage of the snow to teach a basic preschool science lesson.
