Stories can be a great way to teach young children about diversity and tolerance. Books do not only teach young children about others, but they can also provide a form of representation. It is comforting for a child to see their own religion, race or identity represented in stories. Diversity isn’t just about cultural differences …
Preschool Themes
Help preschoolers embrace diversity, develop empathy and foster a sense of inclusivity within the classroom, home and the wider world with these simple ideas. Much like teaching tolerance and values to young children, learning about diversity is not really something that can be achieved in a lesson or a single week of planned activities. Rather, …
Build social skills, vocabulary, thinking, and gross and fine motor skills with these 20 awesome animal games for preschool kids. Whether you’re just looking for some fun or you need some animal-themed games for your preschool unit, there’s something here for everyone. P.S. This post includes a handy printable of these games. 1. Duck, Duck, …
Teach your kids these 17 songs about the weather and broaden their vocabulary and understanding of the seasons and types of weather. There are songs about the four seasons that are perfect for a weather preschool theme, as well as songs about snow, rain, sun and more. Make the learning extra meaningful by bringing these …
Singing songs and reciting rhymes can be a fun way to teach toddlers and preschoolers about their bodies, whether you’re doing a My Body theme, or just developing body awareness through play. Singing songs is also great for building vocabulary, memory and listening skills. Here are 17 of the best body parts songs for kids. …
“Staying safe” relates to all facets of children’s lives: playing outdoors, spending time inside, travelling, staying home, attending school, going anywhere in public and dealing with other people. Teaching preschoolers about safety can be accomplished through fun and non-scary methods that inspire confidence without causing fear. Here are some simple ideas to teach your children …
Are you planning a five senses theme for your preschoolers? These hands-on sense of hearing activities are a fun way to help children explore sounds and develop listening skills across several areas of the preschool curriculum. You’ll find ideas for: Here are 17 simple sense of hearing activities to add to your lesson plans, or …
Are you planning a five senses theme for your preschoolers? These hands-on sense of taste activities are a fun way to help children explore different tastes, flavours and foods across several areas of the preschool curriculum. You’ll find ideas for: Some children may be hesitant to try unfamiliar tastes and textures, so offer opportunities to …
Here are some fun water experiments for preschoolers and kindergarteners, to help them discover the properties of water, how it changes, and its effects on other substances. P.S. This post includes a handy printable of these activities. Water surrounds us. We see it everywhere in nature, and it hides within the pipes of our homes …
Children love learning about animals! These farm animal activities for preschoolers and kindergarteners are hands-on, interactive and play-based. They incorporate art, sensory play, dramatic play, stories and more. Check out the following ideas and games for hands-on fun and learning! P.S. This post includes a handy printable of these activities. 1. Pretend Play Introduce the …
Need some fun farm songs for your preschoolers and kindergarteners? Perhaps you are learning about farm animals or your kids just love singing songs about farm animals. Some of these are popular, classic songs and some are new. P.S. This post includes a handy printable of these songs and lyrics. 1. Old Macdonald Had a …
The ocean fascinates young children and is one of the most popular preschool themes. Depending on your location, you can also connect this theme with creeks, rivers, bays, or lakes. How do you introduce the ocean to preschoolers? Here is a list of hands-on, fun ocean activities for preschool and kindergarten kids, with ideas for …