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Has there ever been a better resource invented for preschoolers than play dough? There are numerous words to describe play dough. Find out more here

Babies and toddlers can get involved in a wide range of loose parts play learning. One of the beauties of loose parts play is that children can access it more or less from birth. Who is Loose Parts Play For? When looking at loose parts play ideas on the internet and social media, there is …

Having tried hundreds of PE activities over more than 12 years working in education, some of the favorites that I return to again and again are parachute games!

Parachute games work brilliantly for kids of middle school age. They provide a fantastic…

Kids love different fun relay races, but it can be such a hassle getting all the equipment ready! Hula hoop relay race, sacks, batons, bean bags…eek! Sometimes we just don’t have the time for all that. You just want relay races for kids that are simple, hassle-free, EQUIPMENT FREE, and…they work! That’s where the following …

You’re never too young to get involved with forest schools! Toddlers can learn huge amounts in simple outdoor forest environments. I’ve been teaching in forest schools over the course of the last ten years on and off, and in that time I’ve found some real gems of activities that work perfectly for toddlers. In this …

Fantastic…oozy…gooey…squelchy…sloppy…mud! Is there anything greater when you’re in preschool? I doubt it! I’ve watched kids experiment with all kinds of mud experiences and activities over the last decade, and in this post, I’ll share my all-time favorite 17 mud activities for preschoolers! Let’s get straight into it… 1. Mud Hedgehogs Who said mud can’t create …

My two-year-old nephew visited me recently. Within seconds he’d managed to tip the cat’s water and food bowl up, and while I dealt with that, he tipped all the shoes off the shoe rack and emptied my recycled food waste container on the floor for good measure! It felt like I was under siege! But …

We all know social times can be a bit tense in preschool, especially during start of the school year! I’ve taught this age group for more than a decade, and I know that children, especially younger students need lots of opportunities to relax and get to know those around them. That’s where icebreaker games come …

Hot potato is a fun circle game, that helps children develop a range of skills such as turn-taking, cooperation, and teamwork. As an early education teacher for the last 12 years, I’ve played Hot Potato many times, and I’ve also tried numerous variations of the game. Varying the original game keeps it exciting and fresh. …