Alphabet Sensory Bags.

https://funlearningforkids.com/alphabet-sensory-bag/

• Alphabet beads (I LOVE these!)
• Cheap, clear hair gel
• Gallon size freezer bag

1. I squirted about 8 oz of clear hair gel in the freezer bag.
2. Then I added a bunch of alphabet beads to the bag. I made sure to add the letters for the kids’ names  
3. I sealed the bag and used clear packing tape to reinforce the top and make sure the kids weren’t able to open the bag. I haven’t had any problems with leaking, but many people like to tape all of the edges as well.

Alphabet Sensory Bag

At first, I showed this to my child and let her play with it. She enjoyed squishing it and moving the letters around. This part was excellent fine motor practice for her. As she was playing with it, I talked about the letter names and sounds of the letters she was looking at or moving. She would often repeat the letters or sound after me.

https://keeptoddlersbusy.com/zoo-animal-crafts-preschoolers

This activity includes many animals that can be created using paper plates.  Let your child pick his or her favorite animal to create.

Jack Be Nimble Gross Motor Activity -from pre-kpages.com

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JACK BE NIMBLE GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITY

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Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, let’s get preschoolers jumping over their own candlestick!

 A simple craft to make a candle turns this nursery rhyme into a gross motor movement 

game for kids.

  Jack Be Nimble Gross Motor Activity

You will need:

• Paper plate
• Construction paper
• Tape

First create the candlestick using construction paper, tape, and a paper plate for the base. Roll one piece of construction paper into a tube. Tape to secure. Cut four slits in the bottom of one end of the tube about two inches long. Fold these out to tape the candlestick to the paper plate. Make a flame with orange construction paper and tape to the top to light the candle. These are so much fun that you might want to help each preschooler make one!

Now that you have a candlestick, it’s time to reenact Jack Be Nimble as a movement game!

Jack Be Nimble Movement Game

Recite the nursery rhyme for the children:

Jack be nimble,
Jack be quick,
Jack jump over
The candlestick!

Replace Jack’s name with the name of each preschooler, allowing them to try to jump over the candlestick as you say the rhyme. For additional literacy, write the poem on sentence strips in a pocket chart. You can work on name recognition as you replace the names each time.

I’ll never forget my own son looking at me as a preschooler and asking quite seriously, “Why didn’t Jack just walk around the candlestick?” What a good question! How else could preschoolers move around the candlestick? Try crawling, hopping, tiptoeing, stomping, and twirling!

Practice prepositions or positional words with preschoolers by asking them to move their bodies in other ways in relation to the candlestick. Can they hold it over their heads? Then they are under it! Can two friends put the candlestick between themselves?

The possibilities with this fun nursery rhyme are endless once you’ve made your paper candlesticks!

Spring Wreath

Make a beautiful spring wreath.   This activity is from Easy Peasy and Fun

Printable Flower Wreaths – Simple Spring Craft Idea

by Andreja

https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/printable-flower-wreaths/Google+

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We love flowers! And we think they are beautiful all year round. If flowers are not yet blooming around you or if you just prefer them to be in the nature these printable flower wreaths are here to brighten up your day.

Just print, cut, color and enjoy!

printable wreath link can be found here

I recommend the Lucky Ducks try and cut the outside circle with help/guidance as needed.

Following Directions

A great way to help children work on following directions is playing the game Simon Says.
When playing this game with preschoolers, the intention is not to get anyone 'out'.  If you have older children who know the rules that are playing with you that might change the game a bit.


Imitation Simon Says

Say, "Simon says Do This" - then demonstrate an action

         ................................... (Clap Hands)
         ................................... (Stomp Your Feet)
         ................................... (Touch Your Head)
         ................................... (Stand Up)


One Step Directions

Say, "Simon says...." - then give the direction.  If your child does not demonstrate the direction, model the action for them.

         ................................... (Clap Hands)
         ................................... (Stomp Your Feet)
         ................................... (Touch Your Head)
         ................................... (Stand Up)


Two-Step Directions

Say, "Simon says...." - then give the direction.  If your child does not demonstrate the direction, model the action for them.

         ...........(Clap Hands then Stomp Your Feet)
         ...........(Touch Your Head then Touch Your Feet)
         ...........(Stand Up then Jump)
         ...........(Sit Down then Give me the Marker)

Duck Puppet

Paper Bag Puppets

https://iheartcraftythings.com/cute-paper-bag-duck-kids-craft.html

There are many websites that link to a variety of paper bag puppets. 
Depending on the materials you have at home this will determine the detail of your puppet. 
It’s important to remember the process is more important than the final product when children
create art.  A puppet that has a drawn on face can be just as fun as having a puppet with a printed
out face.

• paper lunch bag
• yellow paint- yellow crayon would work
• paint brush
• orange cardstock paper (orange construction paper or
• color white paper orange)
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• yellow cupcake liner - can be recreated by coloring a paper circle.
• large googly eyes - these can be drawn on
• black marker
• glue
• HOW TO MAKE A PAPER BAG DUCK

Directions:

1. Start by painting (or color) your paper bag yellow.
Let it dry completely.

2. While your paper bag dries, cut a beak out of your orange
cardstock paper and cut your yellow cupcake liner in half. Draw
two little marks on your beak with your black marker.

3. Once your bag is dry, glue your beak onto your paper bag and glue the cupcake liner halves on the sides of the bag on the front flap.

4. Finish your duck by gluing on your googly eyes or draw them.

Chalk Shapes Jumping Game

https://craftulate.com/chalk-shapes-jumping-game

This jumping game is made by drawing chalk shapes outside.
Join us for some gross motor fun!

Materials: Chalk and Flat surface.  Draw shapes in a grid formation –
a different shape for each child playing is a good starting point. You could also use
different color chalk for each shape type.  As you add rows, vary the order, making sure
each row has at least one of each shape. Invite the kids to choose a shape. Then
they have to jump from one end of the grid to the other, but only staying on their shape.
Given the age/size of our lucky ducks you may want to start with three shapes in a row.

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