by Mark Jones | May 28, 2014 | Game/Activity |
If you do not have a Giant Game Floor Mat, consider buying one to use in a variety of ways with preschoolers. If you have a Giant Game Floor Mat, use it! The box for the Giant Game Floor Mat also includes a game book, bean bag, and spinner. The mat is not limited to...
by Mark Jones | May 21, 2014 | Game/Activity |
A learning center for block activities is suggested for preschool rooms yet it is often nothing more than a box of blocks or some blocks tossed on a shelf. A poll of teachers might indicate that some don’t like blocks because of the cleanup time required. Preschoolers...
by Mark Jones | May 14, 2014 | Game/Activity |
Guessing activities encourage boys and girls to think and share their responses. Create a guessing game by hiding items in a jar. Using nature items leads to talking about wonderful things God made. Think about the wonderful things God made (Job 37:14). Supplies for...
by Mark Jones | May 14, 2014 | Game/Activity |
Consider making spring beanbags to use for games and activities. No scissors or sewing are needed if you follow the instructions for this tip. God gives us things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17) is more than a Bible verse for boys and girls. It can be for teachers, too, as...
by Mark Jones | May 2, 2014 | Game/Activity |
Bath Salts As young children explore their environment, they begin to learn that items in their environment can be classified in many ways, such as into solids and liquids. This activity encourages children to experiment with solids and liquids and introduces them to...
by Mark Jones | Apr 23, 2014 | Game/Activity |
A metal pizza pan can be used in the home-living center with play dough or other kitchen items. The pan can also be used for a puzzle—magnetic or other. I decided to choose “other” for this puzzle tip. Puzzles are not limited to the manipulatives and puzzles learning...
