 Zoo Small World Play for PreschoolSet up a Small World Play Zoo for endless learning fun for preschoolers! Small world play provides many of the same educational benefits as dramatic play, but it can be created on a much smaller scale!
Create a Space for Building and Construction Play
The construction center in preschool is often referred as the "block area"-It's a place for children to engineer new creations! In this area children are learning to manipulate new objects, and they are learning new math concepts such as size (Big & small), length, patterns and color. This learning space allows them to use their creativity to duplicate the world around them, it also provides them them social opportunities to cooperate and work together with their peers.
 Free and DIY Ideas for your Preschool Building CenterSpruce up your preschool building center with these free and DIY ideas!
The construction area is a hub of action. There is so much learning happening in this space, from building towers-to creating cities. The work being done here is empowering the engineers of the future. Items for this space can be particularly expensive. A quality set of unit blocks can set you back hundreds of dollars. You will also find the cost of building accessories, such as pretend people, vehicles, and building sets, starts to add up. Below you will find a collection of Free and DIY blocks/building sets, and building accessories that you can create for a fraction of the cost. I'm highlighting some of my favorite ideas from around the web, and ideas that have been shared by our members and readers.  Build Sandpaper Sand Castles with preschoolersBuilding castles out of sandpaper is an excellent activity for shape recognition, learning shape attributes and getting a little creative! It's also a new tactile experience for many preschoolers! This is a fun, and clean, way to bring the beach indoors. Follow along with this tutorial to guide you in setting up this invitation with teaching tips along the way. Then pop over to our Free Fun in the Summer Sun Theme Planning Page for even more learning activities for this theme.
 DIY Dad Blocks for PreschoolersAre you looking for ideas for celebrating Father's Day with your preschool students? Dads are an important part of our little learner's lives, we can foster this connection by including activities that are fun and easy to incorporate. DIY Dad Blocks are so simple to create and make a fun addition to a preschooler's play!
 Preschool Building PostersSo much learning happens in the Block or Construction center in the classroom. Add these posters to your construction space to inspire the children in your care. This is a fun center where children can have fun while working on dexterity, fine motor skills, problem-solving, a variety of math and science skills, hand-eye-coordination, and creative expression.
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Learning Centers
Preschool Learning Centers are commonly referred to as Preschool Centers, or Learning Spaces. These are activity areas dedicated to a specific type of of play and exploring a variety of topics and activities. Download our Free set of Center Signs!
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