Preschool Construction and Building Theme
On this page you'll find a variety of Preschool Construction & Building Activities to add to your own lesson plans.
Cement Photo HolderCreate a cement photo holder by simply pouring cement in paper cups, and adding paper clip then allowing time to dry. Perfect for a keepsake or a gift for parents. Add in a picture or a piece of artwork.
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Let's Build Posters*
Add building template posters like the ones from our Let's Build Poster pack to your building space. Invite children to use the templates to construct each type of building.
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Dump Truck Letter Match*
Set out a toy Dump truck. Write letters on craft stones. Using letter cards, have students, flip and find the matching letter rock, and place it inside the dump truck. You can practice matching letter the same letter cases, or upper to lower. For added fun, you can call out a word, and have your student locate the first sound. Children can get extra fine motor practice by using tongs to place the rock in the truck.
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Construction and Building Sort*
Have students sort construction and building related items by vehicles and tools. This helps children practice sorting by class of item an important pre-literacy skill. You can also have students name each item as they choose the picture in order to help build vocabulary.
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Learn more about construction with the fun book Let's Meet a Construction Worker By Bridget Heosi. Pair this book with our Let's Meet a Construction Worker Pre-K Book Companion (member only)! This set includes vocabulary review, discussion questions, extension ideas, and an I Spy at the Construction Site printable game.
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Construction Sign Shape Match*Set up a bin with black beans, laminated pictures of construction signs, and diggers. Have children dig up the signs and then match them to the correct shape.
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Tool Measure
Use our set of tool measuring clip cards*, or bring in real tools and have children measure each tool using unifix cubes. Talk about which tool is longest and which is shortest.
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Construction Counting CardsUse construction themed counting cards. Have students count the construction themed items and clip the number of the correct answer.
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Roll and Graph*
Have children roll the dice and then color in one square on their chart under the picture of that tool to practice graphing skills
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How Much will the Truck Hold?Gather various sizes of toy dump trucks. Give children a 1 cup measuring scoop. Have them scoop sand into the dump trucks and count how many scoops it takes to fill up the dump truck. This is a great way to introduce them to volume. You could also have them repeat with rocks and compare measurements.
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Wet Cement OobleckUsing the recipe for wet cement oobleck have students practice writing letters, numbers, or their name. Alternative: Add sand to your tray and construction themed letter cards. Have students practice writing letters in the sand with their finger or a paintbrush.
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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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