Free Preschool Curriculum - Things That are Round

It's hard to believe that we are about to start a new year! It is time to look ahead and plan so I'm offering these free preschool curriculum ideas on teaching shapes.

Circles are the topic today and even your youngest will be able to help with these activities. The most basic toy for any child is a ball. Start with that to introduce the idea of round--the ultimate circle and something they all have experience with.

Try these ideas and they will understand the concept in no time!

Activities:
1- Things that are Round- Fill a box with a variety of round objects. These could be a small paper plate, ball, ring, coin (be sure if your children are young that none of the objects are small), buttons, orange, etc. Ask your children to think of something that is round to see if they understand what the shape looks like. Next show them how many different things are in the box that are round. Let them feel them and see that there are no edges. Next go on a tour of the classroom or even outside and look for things that are round.

2- Circle Stamps- use regular household items as circle-shaped stamps. This can include paper towel rolls, plastic cups, corks, empty flower pots, empty water bottles, coasters, etc. Dip one end of the stamp in paint, and press down lightly on a piece of white paper to make a circle-shaped stamp. It is best to have different colors of paint for this project. Even your youngest can do the stamping.


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Thanks,

Mary
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Free Preschool Lesson Plans - Letter Recognition Activity

Hi there,

If you're like me you're always on the watch for free preschool lesson plans. Here is an idea for a Letter Recognition Activity which is fun, engaging and successful! What more could we ask for as preschool teachers!

Try this idea that Jamie, one of my subscribers sent to me, and let me know how it works for you. My preschool class loved it!


From Jamie...
Letter Recognition Activity

The obstacle course was a way cute idea! Today we had the same problem in our class room and we played a game of musical alphabet.

We placed several letter cards face up on the floor and we walked around on each card. (They are laminated and strong enough to step on). The children took turns holding the music (which was a toy that plays music that they could stop when they wanted) then the children would stop and pick up the card they ended on and say the name of the letter and a word that starts with the same sound. We kept going until we were out of cards. They enjoyed taking turns. It got them moving any way.

We also played a game of head and shoulders knees and toes and we upped the tempo until it was really fast, all the kids loved that one.

Thank you for all the amazing information I have obtained off of your sight it has been very helpful and a fantastic preschool resource!!



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Mary
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Preschool Ideas - Puppet Just Like Me

I receive so many creative preschool ideas from all of my readers.
Here is an idea that was sent to me recently by one of my subscribers.

I think these could be great holiday gifts for parents as well. Thanks to Tonya for sharing this.

Puppet Just Like Me

Create a puppet just like me.Children are supplied with socks, different
coloured wool for hair, different coloured felt pieces for eyes and nose &
mouths, etc. Have the children look at themselves in the mirror and then
put what colour hair they have on the sock and so on.

Have a show & tell with each child's puppet to get them to tell the class
how they think they look. This works really well with a class discussion
normally happening--like your hair isn't that colour etc.

This activity can also be used in a multicultural program!


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Thanks,

Mary
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