You can laminate and attach adhesive magnets or adhesive Velcro to the backs for your Weather Center time with the kids every morning.
Playtime
Sensory Bin Cheat Sheet
Colors Sheets!
These worksheets contain ways to teach colors through…you guessed it, coloring!
I will be adding more as time goes on!
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While my grandsons were here visiting; the youngest (almost 2 years) needed something quiet and soothing to do.
I found my bag of pom poms, a plastic jar, a spoon, a measuring cup and some large tweezers (found at a Dollar General). He spent a good 30 minutes taking the pom poms from the bag and putting them into the jar and then taking them from the jar and scooping them into small boxes.
Using the large tweezers was not only fun for him, but will help build his fine motor skills. Using the measuring cup and spoon, does the same. He did this a few times throughout the day. This was also a great way to learn about colors and textures!
Bean Bag Toss!
I used my Dollar Tree Hack for Bean Bags on this one!
Play indoors or outdoors!
What you need:
Dried Kidney Beans, Duct Tape, Sandwich Bags (ziplock style), 3 Pool Noodles, 3 Paper Plates
Follow instructions for Dollar Tree Hack for Bean bags. Duct tape each pool noodle into a circle. Write a “5” on one plate, “15” on another plate and “20” on another.
You can arrange the rings in close proximity as shown to one another or space them out in a line.
Dollar Tree Hack #4
Sight Word Game
This game can be used with preschoolers through any grade!
What you will need: Sight Word strips, cardstock (optional), glue (optional), markers or stickers.
Cost: Approximately: $1.75
All you do is cut your Sight Word strips to the length needed. There are usually a few in the package that have 2 words to a strip and this is what I use as a template to cut the others to length.
I added cardstock to the back of mine because I used markers to write the word “BOOM!” on 3 cards (you can write it on up to 7 cards. If you choose to use stickers; you may not need to use the cardstock. If you do use cardstock; glue the strips to the cardstock. If you are using markers; use them before you laminate.
You don’t have to laminate; but they will last longer.
A few notes before I tell you how to play: You get about 40-45 words per pack! You don’t have to use all the words in the game at once. Go ahead and switch them up every now and again. The more words; the longer the game. The more people playing; the more words you may want.
How to Play: Shuffle the cards and lay the pile in the middle of the table, face down. Each player takes a card and if he/she reads the card correctly; they get to keep the card! If they choose the “BOOM!” card, they return ALL their cards to the pile and the pile gets re-shuffled. When all the cards are gone from the pile, the person with the most cards is the winner. You can also put a time limit on the game; say 3 or 5 minutes and the person with the most cards at the end of that time is the winner.
Make sure to cheer on the success of your players! Give them the extra encouragement they need if they are beginning to feel frustrated. Let them know they are doing a great job. You can even have them help you a time or two (insert smile here).
Dollar Tree Hack #3
Lacing Cards!
Here is your Dollar Tree Hack #3!
This is a great playtime activity and also helps build those fine motor skills!
What you need:
Bulletin Board Accents (36 pc): $1
Paper Cut-outs (if using these, you will need card stock) (32 pc): $1
Hole punch
Shoe laces: $1 per pack (2 laces per pack)
Total cost: $3 for 67 lacing cards and 2 laces! Not bad!
If using the Bulletin Board Accents; they are pretty sturdy on their own; so I just laminate them and use the hole punch to put holes in them. Fewer holes for the younger ones.
If using the paper cut-outs; trace them onto a piece of cardstock for stability; laminate and punch holes. I purchase the shoe laces at Dollar Tree and get the long ones. Go crazy and get colored shoe laces! Tie a knot in one end and let the kiddos sew away.
They have so many different Bulletin Board accents; fruits, animals, vehicles, sports equipment!
Once in a while I can find clear zippered file folders and I get those to keep my activities in. They are easy to see what is inside and easy for the kids to open and close.
Here is another fun thing: If the paper cut-outs or board accents are plain; let the kiddos decorate them with crayons or markers to make them special; making all the fish tropical, writing their names on the stars, etc.
Dollar Tree Hack #2
Story Board!
I thought this was a great find! It was actually a 19-piece door decoration pack for a classroom. I used most of the pieces (some were just too big!)
I laminated the ones I chose. I will add either adhesive magnets or adhesive velcro to the backs and use on story boards. The kids can play with these making their own stories, playing make-believe. I can use them for different songs.
There were many different ones available and I will be going back to get others! Cost: $1!
If you don’t have a Flannel board; simply use a piece of cardboard and attach (glue) flannel sheets to the cardboard (available at craft stores or in craft sections of Target and Walmart and even some Dollar stores).
Dollar Tree Hack #1
Bean Bags! These bean bags are weather proof, won’t break open if they hit the concrete, and you can clean them off easily if they get dirty. You can make 4 of them for under $4!
You will need: Duct tape $1. (2) small bags of dried kidney beans $2. 4 sandwich bag .10- .20 cents each. Total cost (without tax): $3.40. These will last a LONG time!
Here’s a hint: Use snack size bags and get more for your money!
I had extra beans and extra duct tape (win for another project!)
Art Project!
It’s always fun to step away from the structured learning and have some fun with art.
This project can be done with ages 2-???? I have done it supervised with 18 month olds; but highly supervised due to the glue and salt.
You will need: Canvas, clear glue, water color paints, coarse sea salt. I was able to find all of this at my local Dollar Tree store.
Drizzle the clear glue in any design onto the canvas. While the glue is still wet, sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Allow to dry. Paint with water colors and allow to dry.
This makes a great gift!
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