Featured Archives - Preschool Inspirations https://preschoolinspirations.com/category/featured/ Preschool Activities and Learning Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:46:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 73520101 How to Make a Color Mixing Sensory Bottle https://preschoolinspirations.com/how-to-make-a-color-changing-sensory-bottle/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/how-to-make-a-color-changing-sensory-bottle/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:59:37 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=7714 Ever since the first time I ever laid eyes on a color mixing sensory bottle, I was in love. But then I saw the price tag — eeeek! I decided to try and make my own at that point. I love a good science challenge, and now I can’t wait to show you how toView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/how-to-make-a-color-changing-sensory-bottle/feed/ 47 7714 6 Hands On Alphabet Activities https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-hands-on-alphabet-activities/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-hands-on-alphabet-activities/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:14:12 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=6603 Disclosure: Discount School Supply sent us these items to review. All opinions are my own. While working at a preschool center and owning my own preschool program in my home, Discount has been one of my preferred sources for purchasing educational supplies because of their affordable prices and innovative products. When Discount School Supply contactedView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-hands-on-alphabet-activities/feed/ 2 6603 6 Ways to Make a Calm Down Jar https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-ways-to-make-a-calm-down-jar/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-ways-to-make-a-calm-down-jar/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:30:48 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=3675 Calm down jars are a must-have when there are children around, so I’m sharing six ways or recipes on how to make a calm down jar or glitter jar or some call it a mindfulness jar. I want to give you six recipes here so that you can choose which one works best for you,View Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-ways-to-make-a-calm-down-jar/feed/ 101 3675 Ice Cube Mold Ideas and Activities for Kids https://preschoolinspirations.com/ice-cube-mold-ideas-and-activities-for-kids/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/ice-cube-mold-ideas-and-activities-for-kids/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2014 20:33:29 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1561 It’s no secret that I adore ice cube molds! Some of the greatest activities with children come from the simplest items, and this is no exception. Ice cube trays and molds as well as silicon molds are very versatile, and they make for amazing play activities. There is a super affordable selection from IKEA, andView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/ice-cube-mold-ideas-and-activities-for-kids/feed/ 4 1561 Play-Based Learning: Why it Matters https://preschoolinspirations.com/play-based-learning-why-it-matters/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/play-based-learning-why-it-matters/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:00:39 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1262 Learning through play may seem like casual play, but the truth is that it is an art! For the longest time, I tried to figure out what “learning through play” meant. Some thoughts that ran through my head were: Is it structured? Does it involve planning? What is the role of the teacher or adult?View Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/play-based-learning-why-it-matters/feed/ 29 1262 Butterfly Alphabet Matching Cards https://preschoolinspirations.com/butterfly-alphabet-matching-cards/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/butterfly-alphabet-matching-cards/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:00:01 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1424 What do you get when you combine amazing photos of butterflies with a great preschool literacy activity? This great butterfly alphabet matching game! I must say that these are some of the most beautiful printables I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot), which were created and designed  specifically for you all byView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/butterfly-alphabet-matching-cards/feed/ 5 1424 Make Your Own Rainbow Fish https://preschoolinspirations.com/make-your-own-rainbow-fish/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/make-your-own-rainbow-fish/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2014 13:00:55 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1319 We love rainbow activities around here, and especially great rainbow books! One of our all time favorite stories is The Rainbow Fish. It became the inspiration behind a project we did where we made our own rainbow fish.  I just loved the idea of making a glittery and durable fish with my preschoolers. Here’s howView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/make-your-own-rainbow-fish/feed/ 1 1319 DIY Pattern Strips https://preschoolinspirations.com/diy-pattern-strips/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/diy-pattern-strips/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2014 04:13:10 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1230 One of my greatest pleasures comes from making learning activities that I save tons of money on by making them at home instead of buying them at the store. I have boxes of patterning games for my preschool class that we use for math practice, but one day I realized that it would be soView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/diy-pattern-strips/feed/ 1 1230 The Best of Preschool Inspirations in 2013 https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-preschool-inspirations-in-2013/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-preschool-inspirations-in-2013/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2014 13:00:02 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1050 It’s time for my best of the best! Preschool Inspirations was born this year, and it has been an amazing beginning! I am so thankful to have you all reading along! Here are my top 10 most popular posts this year: 1. Preschool Supplies for Back to School If you are looking for the “mustView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-preschool-inspirations-in-2013/feed/ 2 1050 Preschool Toolbox https://preschoolinspirations.com/preschool-toolbox/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/preschool-toolbox/#comments Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:00:52 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=791 I cannot even tell you how much time I have completely wasted trying to find something for my preschool class or my own children. Usually the smaller the item is, the harder I have to look to find it. Teachers could be described as selective hoarders. We have to keep so many supplies around, andView Post

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