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How to Make a Story Retelling Box for Preschoolers

A story box is a small set of objects a child can move while telling a familiar story back in their own words. It turns “What happened?” int...

Math & Science

Shadow Play Science for Kids: Three Flashlight Experiments

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A shadow appears when an object blocks light. That simple idea becomes an experiment when a child changes one thing and looks again. A flash...

Activities & Crafts

Beginner Scissor Skills for Preschoolers: A Safe Cutting Progression

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Learning to cut paper is a sequence of small discoveries: opening and closing the blades, holding paper with the other hand, aiming, then fo...

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Cooperative Play Games for Preschoolers: Four Shared-Goal Activities

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Cooperative play means children work toward something together, not simply use toys next to one another. They need practice making a plan, a...

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The First Week of Preschool: A Gentle Transition Plan

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The first week of preschool is a transition for a family, not a readiness exam for a child. Some children walk in quickly; others need more ...

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A Five-Day Nature Observation Journal for Preschoolers

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A nature journal for a preschooler does not need perfect drawings or written sentences. One small observation repeated over several days hel...

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How to Teach Preschool Measurement with Blocks and Paper Strips

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Before a ruler means much, children can compare objects directly: Which ribbon is longer? How many identical blocks reach across a book? Mea...

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