Learning about the symbols of Christmas is fun and exciting for children of all ages. Students might wonder why we use certain colors, shapes, or decorations around the holidays. Planning a Symbols of Christmas unit in your preschool classroom is a fantastic theme that will add some holiday fun to your lessons. We have some great fine motor worksheets to help with your learning centers. This set includes nine different Christmas symbols for...
Pom-Pom Activity Mats If you have a preschool student, working on fine motor skills is important for developing the necessary small motor muscles students will need in the coming years. There are many ways to work on building fine motor control and this set of Christmas pom-pom activity mats is sure to help! Christmas Baking Activity Mats We've put together some free Christmas activity mats that will challenge your little ones! Each page features colored dots for...
With winter around the corner, you'll want to stock your preschool classroom with fun, thematic activities for your students. We've got hundreds of free winter preschool printables available on our website. From arctic animals to Christmas activities and games, to nutcrackers, snowflakes and now snowmen! Snowman Tracing Worksheets But these aren't just any snowmen! These snowmen come in all sorts of shapes and sizes! Our free snowman tracing worksheets are great for...
Do you remember the excitement in your childhood years when you received a brand new pack of stickers? Or, maybe your teacher put a memorable sticker on an A+ test?!! Just think of the joy your preschooler will get when they find out today it's fine motor skills with stickers! STICKER ACTIVITY BUNDLE Stickers are not just fun for kids -- moms and teachers alike will love how they benefit their precocious preschoolers. They keep...
Got some pipe cleaners lying around and not sure what to do with them? We've got wonderful news for you! Here are some great pipe cleaner craft ideas that will not only build your child's creative side but also strengthen their fine motor skills! Fine Motor Activities with Pipe Cleaners Pipe cleaners are so versatile and easy to use for toddlers and preschoolers. These fuzzy, bendable, and colorful sticks are affordable and can be used for...
You've heard all about fine motor skills and the importance of practicing small muscle movements. It's now time to use handy tools to get your child ready for writing skills. Here are some easy to use pre-writing fine motor skills with scissors including DIY scissor skills and activities! If you have little ones that are the age of 2 and above, it's time for some somewhat scary tools. That's right -- their little fingers are ready...
If you're privileged to have a thriving preschooler, consider yourself blessed! They love to discover in their protective environment while growing exponentially in their physical bodies and learning abilities. If your child has been practicing his fine motor development, it may be time for handwriting fine motor skills activities! Is My Child Ready for writing? But, at what age is your child ready to start writing? While every child is different, many children...
PegBoard Printables: Activity Mats Building fine motor skills requires a variety of different tasks to strengthen small motor muscles. Pegboards are a great way to continue to build those key muscles while also developing visual recognition, patterning, and one-to-one correspondence. We've developed a set of pegboard printables that will have your students learning while having fun! With differentiated activities, this set is great for homeschooling multiple ages, or for engaging multiple abilities in...
Have you ever pondered -- what can I possibly pursue with Pom Poms? I'm so glad you asked, my friend! There are so so many activities to plug in using Pom-Poms. And, many Pom-Pom crafts are a perfect solution to encourage fine motor skills. But, before we cheer for Pom Poms -- what materials are Pom Poms made out of? Some materials can be made out of cotton, acrylic, wool, plastic, paper and thread. And, they...
Free Playdoh Monster Color Mat Learning about the different colors and how to spell them is a necessary part of a preschooler's education. Students will learn how to spell each one of the 10 colors by stamping each of the letters in playdoh. Monster Playdoh Color Mats are a new and fun way for your young students to learn their colors. Interactive Spelling Game This free Color Monster Playdoh game includes 10 different colored monster squares. Each square...
