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  • Magic Writing Preschool Activity

    The Mystery of Magic Writing!  This magic writing preschool activity is a lot of fun. It is also a mystery to children because the writing magically appears with watercolors. You can draw shapes, people, or animals, and even letters and numbers. Anything that you can imagine can be found with just a little bit of […]

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  • Beginner Preschool Science Experiment

    Sink and Float Experiment     Almost all children love playing with water, so why not try a sink and float experiment with different items found in your home? This experiment is sure to bring a lot of questions about why they think the items will sink or float. This is a great way to […]

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  • Science and Literacy In a Bag

    Color Mixing Sensory Bag – At Home Preschool Activity Science and literacy in a bag? Yes! Our Preschool teachers and their students love to play with sensory bags. There are a million items that you can include in the bag to make it fun and engaging. For example, you can add glitter, beads, foam shapes […]

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  • Learning Science in Preschool

    Magic Milk Science Experiment Learning science in preschool is one of the many ways to boost a child’s curiosity and expand their vocabulary with new experiences and objects around them. Something as simple as milk, food coloring, and dish soap creates an engaging learning experience that incorporates a cool science experiment! This Magic Milk Science […]

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  • Playdough Engages Many Learning Skills

    Easy Homemade Gingerbread Playdough ‘Tis the season for baking and making fun cooking projects. We tried homemade gingerbread playdough and it was a simple and easy recipe to follow. Also, it made our kitchen smell so wonderfully nice! Making playdough is a great learning experience for children of all ages. Not only is it fun to […]

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  • How To Create A Dramatic Play Area

    Create A Dramatic Play Area And Have Fun! Create a dramatic play area. How? What is it? Dramatic play, also known as pretend play, is a popular preschool activity in the classroom. This area can be anything your mind can imagine, such as a donut shop, a vet clinic, a library, and so much more! […]

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  • Magical Potions for Halloween Week

    Wizard’s Fun for Halloween Week   Magical potions are what’s in store for this Halloween week of fun! Our wizard is in her Wizard’s Lab to make a special magical potion! Mixing colors and ingredients sure are the best part of watching how a clear liquid turns different colors. Add in some magical ingredients and […]

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  • Virtual Halloween Storytime!

    Virtual Halloween Storytime   A virtual Halloween storytime is just in time for Halloween week! We chose a book that is a favorite of many of our students. Children seem to engage with a few of their favorite stories and want them read to them over and over! Sometimes they know the story by heart […]

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  • Fall Sensory Bins – Ideas for Parents

    Being Creative with Fall Sensory Bins Ms. Veronica shares some fall sensory bins and ideas for parents to create for their child. She also talks with us about the importance of sensory play and all the different sounds, smells, and textures that you can use. Why use a sensory bin? Sensory play is targeted for […]

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