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Cardboard Letters

This is a fun way to recognize letters, letter shapes, and even to practice sight words. You can use cardboard from leftover cereal boxes...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 30, 20201 min read

Dish Soap Putty (2 ingredients!)

Ever want to make play dough, but don't want to take the time to find a good recipe, get all the ingredients, and have to use the stove...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 28, 20201 min read

Acorn Counting and Ordering

There is a time of the year where acorns and other nuts are all over the place! Which means they are an easy thing to collect and use...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20201 min read

Stick Number Challenge

This is a creative way to see number value. You'll need: Sticks! Directions: Try to make numbers out of sticks, by using the amount of...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20201 min read

Ongoing Science Journal- Fall color change

This is a great ongoing science and art project to help connect your child to nature! You'll need: Drawing utensils in fall colors...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20201 min read

Leaf Identification

This is a super engaging and educational on-going science project. It takes some work on the parent/provider's end, but is definitely...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20202 min read

Fallen Leaf Rainbow

This is a super fun project that can be very simple and sporadic, or planned with more structure. When the leaves are changing colors and...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20201 min read

Paper Towel Roll Apple Tree Balancing

This is a fun, easy fine motor and calming activity. You'll need: Paper towel roll Pom Poms (or alternative) Cardboard or construction...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20201 min read

Pom Pom Apples

This is a fun fine motor and counting activity, that is pretty versatile. You'll need: Pom Poms (or similar, see end of directions) Glue...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20201 min read

Height Guessing Game

This is a fun way to turn a regular nature walk into an educational activity. If you have a measuring tape, bring it! If not, no problem....

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20201 min read

Toilet Paper Roll Stamp- Apple Tree

Toilet Paper Roll Stamps are so much fun. You don't need to buy a million stamps, you can easily make your own several different ways....

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 16, 20202 min read

Scissor Skills: Dried Leaves

Take your scissors outside to practice cutting, strengthen pre-writing muscles, and for a sensory experience. Gather dried leaves if...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 14, 20201 min read

Plant Classification Walk

Go for a walk and make it a science lesson! Before you go, discuss what type of plants you may find. This can be as simple as bushes and...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 14, 20201 min read

Numbers and Letters in the Trees

This is a fun way to make a nature walk educational late fall and winter. When you are on your walk, look up in the trees or in bushes...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 14, 20201 min read

The UnThemed Theme

Hello! As I am working countless hours on a massive preschool activity site, full of themed activities, I am also actively giving advice...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 12, 20206 min read

Nature Self Portrait

This is another fun way to create a self portrait, that doesn't need a lot of prep of guidance. For this, just go outside with your...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 11, 20201 min read

Self Portrait with Shapes

This is another fun way for your child to get to know their face. We have several ways to make self portraits on here. This one explores...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 11, 20201 min read

Mirror Self Portrait

Children love making self portraits, and I have a ton of different ways to create them. This one is a great way to start. You'll need: A...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 11, 20201 min read

Head, Shoulders, Knees, And Toes Song

An all about me theme is the perfect time to learn this classic song! Below is the lyrics in case you have forgotten, and a few videos to...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 11, 20201 min read

DIY Play Phone

A play phone is a must! We have had them all- from the ones that make noises, the smart phone look a likes, the dial up Minnie Mouse one,...

Elizabeth Gruss

Aug 11, 20202 min read

Blossom Play School

Cardboard Letters

Dish Soap Putty (2 ingredients!)

Acorn Counting and Ordering

Stick Number Challenge

Ongoing Science Journal- Fall color change

Leaf Identification

Fallen Leaf Rainbow

Paper Towel Roll Apple Tree Balancing

Pom Pom Apples

Height Guessing Game

Toilet Paper Roll Stamp- Apple Tree

Scissor Skills: Dried Leaves

Plant Classification Walk

Numbers and Letters in the Trees

The UnThemed Theme

Nature Self Portrait

Self Portrait with Shapes

Mirror Self Portrait

Head, Shoulders, Knees, And Toes Song

DIY Play Phone