Fall is one of my favorite seasons for working on fine motor skills with natural materials. The changing leaves, pumpkins, acorns, and other natural materials offer endless opportunities for engaging fall fine-motor activities that strengthen little hands while keeping children excited to ...
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My Favorite Fall Fine Motor Activities for Preschool & Kindergarten
How to Easily Set Up a Preschool Inquiry Area
What is an inquiry or provocation area? Inquiry or provocation is the idea that children are given space to explore more freely with guiding materials provided by the teacher that often follow the students' interests. For some teachers, their entire classroom is set up this way, for others, they may ...
Teaching Monarch Butterflies in the Early Childhood Classroom
I love teaching butterflies in the fall. It’s a great way to start our pre-k year as students are also beginning to open up and develop amazing personalities. Science Table: The science table is at the focus of this study as that is where the butterflies hang out. Over the years we have used ...
