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.
Landmarks Around the World Preschool BuildingInvite preschoolers to recreate famous world landmarks in the block center! This pack is fantastic to keep up all year long. The block center provides many learning opportunities for preschoolers. In this center they are learning essential math skills, using their imagination, scientific reasoning, teamwork, motor skill development and more! This Landmarks Around the World encourages children to create new and interesting structures; promoting problem-solving and an interest in the world they live in. Take a Closer Look...
Wet Cement OobleckDo you remember being a young kid and writing your initials into wet cement? It was such a cool experience watching it dry and revisiting years and years later. Unfortunately, wet cement isn't exactly a preschool friendly activity but we've found the perfect recipe to mimic wet cement.
Preschool Activities for Celebrating Community HelpersPreschoolers love learning about Community Helpers.
Here are 10 preschool ideas for supporting your early learners enthusiasm for these important citizens! Cement Photo Holder Preschool CraftPreschoolers love making crafts, there are so many fun art mediums for them to explore. Go beyond the typical paint, clay, and paper crafts with an engaging experiment with cement.
One thing preschoolers love even more is making crafts they get to gift to their parents, grandparents, and friends! Little ones love gift giving, especially when they get to make it themselves. A wet cement photo holder is the perfect craft that doubles as a mini lesson in science. 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 in our FB Community. |
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