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Shapes Inside My Body

This is an on going experiment that can lead to many questions about what's inside our bodies. You can use the print out to draw or place...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 21, 20201 min read

Color Matching Fingernail Painting

The Fingernail Painting Counting page is a color by numbers page that helps children see number value while also learning colors and...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 20, 20202 min read

Apple Chips

These are so yummy! When my daycare was smaller these were a go-to snack. They are relatively easy, very cost effective, healthy, and...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 16, 20201 min read

Cinnamon Play Dough

Why not add a little fall smell to your sensory play? Below is my favorite play dough recipe. I've found with all sensory recipes, it...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 16, 20202 min read

Apple Dissecting and Decomposing

This activity can be altered for any age and any level of interest/effort. You'll need: Apple(s) Knife optional Paper and coloring medium...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 13, 20202 min read

Apple Counting Finger Painting

Practice counting and number value while getting a little messy! You'll need: Paper Container Red Paint Sharpie Directions: If you want...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 13, 20201 min read

A is for Apple Game

This literacy game can be tweaked for any letter of the alphabet. For an Apples theme, let's use the letter A. This is a great circle...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 13, 20202 min read

Exploring Red

When doing an apple theme, why not take a minute to explore the color red. You'll need: Containers or Paint Palette Red Paint Black Paint...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 12, 20201 min read

Acorn Counting Game

Play this interactive and dramatic play game to teach and reinforce number value. You'll Need: Acorns or something that can substitute...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 12, 20201 min read

Fall Letter Shapes

This activity helps teach about letter shapes by following and matching with materials and practices glue use. Easy to set up and very...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 12, 20201 min read

Mixing Paint Bags- Fall Colors

This activity is a fun and clean way to see colors mixing. Plus, it's a great sensory and calm down activity. I like to hang these on the...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 12, 20202 min read

My Senses Playdough

For our on going experiment for My Senses week in the Preschool At Home program, we are going to be making play dough to use all week. I...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 9, 20203 min read

Mailing A Letter

Not to politicize your child's preschooling, but now is a pretty relevant time to learn about the postal service. Beyond learning about...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 9, 20202 min read

My Phone Numbers

Create a phone book to practice important numbers! Get out a play phone so your child can learn exactly how to dial numbers to call...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 9, 20202 min read

Sensory Jar Pt 3

Part 3! How much fun has this been? You can keep going with this well beyond this week. Make it a game by having your child go around the...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 9, 20201 min read

Sensory Jars Pt 2

Part 2! This experiment is so much fun, I'm sure your child is ready for round two! Keep going with your process from day one. Here are...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 9, 20201 min read

Sensory Jars Pt 1

Sensory Jars! This is a great way for all ages to have a blast learning about their senses and the world around them. It's also pretty...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 9, 20202 min read

On going Art Experiment: Chalk Painting

So this may seem too obvious to even make a post about, but if you aren't already doing utilizing this project, then this is for you. And...

Elizabeth Gruss

Sep 7, 20202 min read

Oobleck

Oobleck!! Oobleck is one of our favorite things. So many ways to enjoy this, so easy, and so affordable. Oobleck is a non-Newtonian...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 30, 20201 min read

Loose Part Letter Stamps

If you are trying to spice up painting time, this is a creative way for your child to learn their name and match shapes. You'll need:...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 30, 20201 min read

Blossom Play School

Shapes Inside My Body

Color Matching Fingernail Painting

Apple Chips

Cinnamon Play Dough

Apple Dissecting and Decomposing

Apple Counting Finger Painting

A is for Apple Game

Exploring Red

Acorn Counting Game

Fall Letter Shapes

Mixing Paint Bags- Fall Colors

My Senses Playdough

Mailing A Letter

My Phone Numbers

Sensory Jar Pt 3

Sensory Jars Pt 2

Sensory Jars Pt 1

On going Art Experiment: Chalk Painting

Oobleck

Loose Part Letter Stamps