Rocks, Dirt, and Mud

The kids will need an extra set of clothes this week, as we plan to explore Rocks, Dirt, and Mud.
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Rocks Dirt and Mud Activity Pack

$5.00

This 73 page activity pack includes the following 20Rock, Dirt and Mud Themed Activities:


Rock Shape Clip Cards

Fine Motor Pre-Writing/Cutting Practice Activities

Complete the Pattern

Rock Shape Sorting

Pigs in the Mud Roll and Count Mat

Soil Matching Mat

Pigs in the Mud Seek and Find File folder game

Rock Count & Clip Cards

Geologist Puzzle 1-10

Rock Counting Mats (1-10) with Frames & no counters

Rock Counting Mats (1-10) with Frames

Dump truck Counting Mat

Rock Sorting

Sorting rocks by type mat

Let’s build letters

Above ground below ground

3-Part Cards

Color Sorting Cards

Let’s Measure

Rock, Dirt, and Mud word wall cards

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More Activities

Dramatic Play Ideas

This week we are going to take our Dramatic Play Outside and Create a Space for a Mud Kitchen.  Gather old pots & pans, Strainers, Cupcake Pans, Cake Pans, and a variety of kitchen utensils.
Check out this related post to see a fabulous collection of Mud Kitchens from our Facebook Community.

Construction Space Ideas

Add Rocks,  and Felt "Mud"  to the Construction Space this week.  Add a Variety of Construction Vehicles in the space as well.
Bring Nature inside from Strong Start
Add a Variety of Rocks into the Block Area such as in this space from Irresistible Ideas

Inspiration from around the Web!

Get Outside and Search for Rocks, and Play in Mud!
Create a place to explore rocks: Add Magnifying glasses, and plenty of specimens.
Include Books, and Magazines about Rocks.
Paint with Rocks from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Make Mud Paint from Learn Play Imagine
Mud Dough from Kid's Activities Blog
Pudding Paint from Crystal & Co.
Make Stone Compositions and Take photos of them from Mid-Pacific
Muddy Animal Painting from Munchkins and Moms

Explore Rocks from Jennifer Kable
Light Table Geology from B-Inspired Mama
Rock Match up from Living Montessori Now
Story Stones created by Daycare Spaces member Julia Hall (and her Daughter) of Tractors and Tulips Day Care.
5 Ways to use Story Stones from the Artful Parent
Off-Road Sensory Play from Stir the Wonder
DIY Treasure Rocks from Homemade Mamas
Color Matching with Rocks from Smart School House
Rock Letter Matching from Parent Teach Play
Stack a Stone Rainbow from Adventures of Adam
Make Mud Bricks from Education.com
Make Mud pies from B-Inspired Mama

Freebies:


Printable Rock Unit from Preschool Powol Packets
Letter Recognition with Rocks Printable from Where Imagination Grows
10 Frame Printable for Rock Counting activity from a Little Pinch of Perfect