Build a house preschool craft

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…

Kids will learn about their family tree while making their paper house! A fun genealogy activity for the whole family!

A gingerbread house is fun, but how about a cardboard box gingerbread house that you can decorate over and over?! This is a fantastic Christmas activity for preschoolers (and my 7 year old is enjoying it too)! Build a Cardboard Gingerbread House Rows of velcro on the house make it possible to stick and re-stick […]

The Shape Schoolhouse: A simple craft for little ones. Free downloadable directions and bell! :) #craft #preK #kindergarten

Teach kids shapes, Shape craft, House craft. Shapes for kids

I am sure most of you already know the classic tale of the three little pigs. You know how the story goes. Those cute little pigs set out into the world and each built themselves a house out of a different building material. If you tune in with us often, you know that we read a lot in our house. […]

While the preschool days are filled with ABC's and 123's, it's important to teach your little learners critical thinking skills as well. What better way