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.
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!
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.
Free Santa's Stuck Book Companion-Build a Chimney for Santa STEM ActivityUnlock Preschool Wonder with Our Free Santa's Stuck Book Companion and Build a Chimney for Santa STEM Activity! Elevate the magic of the holiday season for your preschooler with our enchanting Santa's Stuck Book Companion – a delightful STEM activity that brings the story to life! Download our printable kit for free and watch as your preschoolers embark on a creative journey to build a chimney for Santa.
How to Make a Small World Play Movie Backdrop Binder Tutorial
In the world of a preschooler's imagination, there's nothing quite as magical as small world play. Small world play is a magical realm where little imaginations take center stage. It sparks creativity, fosters storytelling skills, and allows preschoolers to bring their fantasies to life. One exciting way to elevate this experience is by introducing a Small World Play Movie Backdrop Binder. This creative resource brings stories to life, allowing preschoolers to step into different worlds and immerse themselves in imaginative play. Let's explore how to craft a Small World Play Movie Backdrop Binder that sparks cinematic adventures in your preschool setting.
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. |
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