Preschool building theme

This engineering activity for preschool is a perfect mix of design and creativity. Pair it with the awesome book Boxitechs and you are set!

We began this lesson by reading the book "Iggy Peck, Architect" by author Andrea Beaty and discussing what exactly an architect is and does. Then we looked at a Powerpoint I put together showing a variety of interestingly designed structures. As we view the images, the students and I discuss the interesting shapes and architectural details they see on the structures. Then I have the students go back to their desks and give each of them a large brown paper bag (they write their name on the…

Our community theme is one of my favorites because there are so many fun things we can do. I could probably spend a month on this theme exploring lots of jobs, places and community helpers. Here were our plans for our community theme: And here are the details for each activity: Making Inferences: Madelynn loves

This construction themed math center will thrill your students! To create this construction counting activity, we used PVC pipe to create a wrecking ball, which goes perfectly with a construction theme! Your preschoolers will choose a printable tower card and create the tower as shown. Once the tower is built it’s time to smash it with the wrecking ball. A toddler’s dream! This Count & Wreck activity may just become a classroom favorite. Get the printable tower counting cards today!

Add these posters to your construction space to inspire the children in your care. This is a fun center where children can have fun while working on dexterity, fine motor skills, problem-solving, a variety of math and science skills, hand-eye-coordination

Challenge your young scientist to explore and create while having fun experimenting with interlocking cardboard pieces.