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April with Eric Carle - A Thematic Unit
The works of Eric Carle {and the activities they inspire!} are a fabulous way to herald in the spring season! We found this great thematic unit at The Alphabet Garden, a blog created by kindergarten...
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Fireworks in a Jar - Easy & Fun July 4th Activity!
Wondering what to do with your kinder kids for the July 4th holiday? Check out these cool, easy-to-make fireworks in a jar shared by Katie over at Gift of Curiosity! We love that the activity is...
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Bird Watching Fun - includes FREE Journaling Printables -!
Looking for a way to get your kiddos outside and interested in nature this summer? Try some bird watching! While state parks and other forested areas provide a great opportunity for sighting different...
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Apple Investigations
Similar to investigating a pumpkin, an apple investigation is a great back-to-school/September activity to do with your new kinders! While it's likely most of your students have eaten or at least...
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On Thanksgiving Day - Exploring the Holiday with Our Senses
The Thanksgiving holiday - with its abundance of sights, sounds, smells, etc. - offers a great opportunity for including a mini-lesson on the five senses in your holiday plans. As a class, start by...
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FREE Printable Booklet - All About the Winter Olympics!
Did the Winter Olympics sneak up on you too? If it did, and you're looking for a fun introductory activity to do with your kiddos, check out this fun 10-page booklet that'll give your kiddos a glimpse...
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Black History Month Lesson - The Life of Matthew Henson
Black History Month offers a wonderful opportunity to teach your kiddos about the many famous men and women who have contributed to and shaped the African American community throughout the years. Civil...
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Heart Health Month - Nutritious Foods vs. 'Junk' Food Printable Sorting Activity
As you teach your kiddos about their heart - how it works, how and why to keep it healthy, etc. - you'll likely want to incorporate a lesson on the food pyramid and healthy eating habits. Most students...
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Jumping Apple Seeds - Fun Experiment with Free Printable!
Perfect for an apple unit or Johnny Appleseed Day (which is coming up on March 11th!), this apple seed experiment is sure to be a hit with your kiddos! Experiment preparation... In order to complete...
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Spring Science - Carrot Top Experiment with Free Journal Printables!
Kate over at Laughing Kids Learn recently shared how she and her kiddos grew carrot tops and we thought it would make a great science exploration for the classroom as well! (Especially around Easter!)...
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Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft
This craft/sensory activity would make the perfect addition to your unit on the five senses! Not only does it offer a hands-on opportunity to explore the various ways in which we experience and order...
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DIY Ocean Themed Sensory Bottle
The PreK classroom at All About Children childcare center is learning about the letter "U" this week so, in honor of summer quickly approaching, they made ocean themed "U"nderwater sensory bottles! The...
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Water Absorbency Lab
The ability of matter to soak up a liquid is called absorbency. A great way to examine the concept of absorbency is to have your kiddos take turns placing various items in a cup of water and determine...
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Properties of Water Lab #1 - Water's Cohesive Tendency
While your kiddos might not understand what a hydrogen bond is, with a few simple materials, they can witness the attractive force at work as they explore water's cohesive tendency - or in 'kid speak',...
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Properties of Water Lab #2 - Surface Tension
Surface tension is another fun concept to explore with your kiddos! Because water molecules have a greater attraction to one another than they do to the air molecules above/surrounding them, a...
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Making A Dinosaur Tooth
To finish up "Dinosaur Week", the students at All About Children childcare center created a dinosaur tooth keepsake to take home! Materials Styrofoam cup sand water dinosaur tooth model Plaster of...
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"Pumpkin Pumpkin" Fall Literature Inspired Writing Craftivity
Have you read Jeanne Titherington's Pumpkin Pumpkin? It's a wonderful picture book about a little boy who plants a pumpkin seed in the spring, watches it grow throughout the summer, and in the fall,...
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"Are We Really Different?" MLK Day Egg Experiment & Freebie!
MLK Day is right around the corner and we've been busy trying to find some last minute {and simple!} ideas that you can use in the classroom as you and your kiddos explore the life and legacy of this...
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Happy Hair! Springtime Science with Seeds
Spring is finally in the air! And what a perfect time to learn all about plants and vibrant green grass. The grass in Ohio is finally starting to make a comeback. Yay!! For a cute twist on your typical...
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Super Fun Cross-Curricular Spring Plant Lesson Idea!
We love cross-curricular studies - especially combining literature and science! Applying learned skills/concepts to more than one subject simultaneously not only creates a more meaningful learning...
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