Pattern blocks have been a huge blessing to my homeschool classroom. Not only are they inexpensive and easy to store, but they are a versatile math manipulative for low-prep learning stations. Students can use pattern block templates to make pictures, patterns, reflections and even mandalas. Pattern Block Mega Activity PackOver 700 pages of resources at your fingertips with this amazing Pattern Block Activity Pack. This set includes 230+ unique picture designs with 3...
Preschool is the perfect time to introduce children to pattern blocks! If you are unfamiliar with pattern blocks, basically they are a set of plastic learning manipulatives that come in 6 different shapes: hexagon, trapezoid, square, triangle, parallelogram and rhombus, each with a different color. Pattern Block Mats: The pattern blocks are used to make....you guessed it....patterns! But that is not all they are good for. We use our pattern block mats...
Using this free butterfly template, preschool students can make a stunning butterfly craft with very few materials. Just looking at this beautiful butterfly you would think that the process was quite difficult. However, as you'll see in the step-by-step tutorial below, this craft is quick, simple, and just right for classroom display projects. Butterfly Craft Project Materials: Butterfly Template Chalk Pastels Black Construction Paper Scissors, Tape The first thing you'll want to do is print out one butterfly template...
Spring is a wonderful time for learning! There are SO many options to consider. The beauty of a rainbow after a storm, the life cycle of a frog, and Easter filled activities are just the beginning! These April Preschool Themes will get your students excited about learning. And not to worry. You'll be relieved to hear that you don't have to do it alone. We have created, just for busy teachers and moms, an easy, engaging...
Homeschooling your preschooler is a fun and interesting journey for everyone involved. You'll love working alongside your preschooler as they discover new things and learn important skills each month. But how do you know what to teach your preschooler each month? Here are some tips to help you start a monthly theme for your preschooler. (more…)
Writing is an important skill that kids learn during the preschool years. The writing form they develop early on will follow them throughout their education, making it vital to learn the correct pencil grip early on. Finding the right tools to help preschoolers with pencil grip can make this a fun skill for them to learn. Here are a few products and tips that can help! (more…)
THOUSANDS of Free Preschool Printables, Worksheets, and more from Preschool Mom! We have a HUGE collection of free preschool worksheets and activity pages you can use in your homeschool, classroom, or daycare setting. These free preschool activities worksheets have been developed with your busy preschool students in mind, and they are organized below into preschool themes you can use for your weekly lesson planning. We cover all of the main preschool topics including; alphabet worksheets,...
If you are planning a preschool lesson for St. Patrick's day we have some fantastic free and low-cost resources to share with you! We've got a ton of St. Patrick's Day Preschool Printables featuring everything from St. Patrick's Day coloring pages, crafts, worksheets, games, activities, fine motor skill sets, learning center mats, science experiments and more! You can bundle these fun activities together to create your own preschool lesson plan! St. Patrick's Day Preschool Printables Rainbow...
Children love to learn about animals, especially animals that can survive in the cold harsh arctic tundra! These free arctic animal printables are just right for your winter preschool lessons. Children can learn all about the amazing creatures that thrive in the worlds arctic deserts. This is a great time to tie in some animal science, habitats & biomes as well as seasonal migration patterns and hibernation books. In Arctic Waters An arctic adaptation of "This is...
Who doesn't love candy? I know my kiddos are 1 zillion times more interested in our learning game if there is some sort of candy theme involved. It doesn't even have to be real candy, just seeing the gummy bears, lollipops and gumballs on their worksheet for the day brings enough joy to their hearts and they really do have fun with their lessons for the day. Below I've created some fun Candy theme preschool...
