Preschoolers
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Parenting preschoolers is a wonderful and challenging time for moms. Preschoolers are becoming more social and they can carry on complete conversations, making this a wonderful time to bond. They are also learning how to be stubborn and will test their limits. Here are tips on raising a preschooler. Preschooler editor: Angela England |
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Introduce your preschooler to Valentine's Day with these fun activities.
Having a bedtime routine is one good way to ensure your preschool-aged child gets a good night's sleep.
You want your kids to experience and be exposed to as much as possible. After all, exposure is good. Children who are exposed are knowledgeable, curious and well-rounded; but, the more activities you register them for, the less you see in your bank account. How can you take care of your family's everyday needs and give your kids exposure?
Read more: 10 Free or Budget Activities to do with your Preschooler
Motherhood is the best thing that has ever happened to me. That being said, it is also the most challenging and difficult job to do ( most times on NO sleep). I am a Mom of two children (a 9 year old and 3 year old) and it definitely is not always easy, but there are the moments that make it so very worth it. I had one of those a few nights ago, and I would like to share it.
London Bridge is Falling Down Song Lyrics and Motions
The words and tune are very familiar, but the preschool song has action steps that go with it for a wonderful, fun activity that came be played indoors or outdoors.
Verse:
As you sing each verse, the teacher and one student, or two adults if possible, can stand facing each other with their hands clasped and arms up - making a bridge that the kids can go under. The children circle around one of the teachers and move under the bridge through the entire verse. on the end "my fair lady" the arms are brought down to 'trap' whichever child is underneath at the time. If it's a boy say, "my fair fellow".
During the chorus, gently move the arms back and forth bouncing the child from side to side as though they are locked in a prison. Be gentle and make it lots of fun.
Iron bars will bend and sway, bend and sway, bend and sway
Ring Around the Rosy Action Preschooler Song Lyrics and Motions
This is a huge favorite with my kids, and with many pre-k age children I would guess. If you haven't tried playing this yet, it's a ton of fun.
All the kids hold hands in a big circle. As they chant or sing the words of the song, the preschoolers circle around and around, still clasping hands. When they get to the word "down", all the kids release their hands and "fall down". They love to tumble down and roll around n the floor for awhile, before getting up and trying again.
I like to use the song as a chance to teach"left" and "right" by alternating directions of the circle and making sure to tell the kids which way we are going when we start. The repetition of practicing directions through the song is helpful for them to remember the words in a physical, kinesthetic learning way.
All Around the Mulberry Bush (or Pop Goes the Weasel) Song Lyrics and Motion
A funny song with hilarious characters, preschoolers tend to enjoy this song a lot.
Verse 1 starts with all the kids in a circle, similar to Ring Around the Rosy. When it gets to "Pop!" have all the kids clap their hands together and jump around so they are facing outside the circle.
Verse 2 when it says "a penny for a spool of thread" all the children turn back around and put one hand in towards the middle of the circle. "A penny for a needle" has all the preschoolers putting their other hand in towards the middle of the circle. Then they shake their hands on "that's the way the money goes" with another clap and half-turn jump on the last line!
These action songs for preschoolers are a fun way to break up seat work and other learning activities by keeping kids active and moving.
Young children love beads of all shapes and sizes. This beading activity is great for older toddlers and preschool aged children.
With Halloween and Fall décor everywhere, it only makes sense to encourage your preschooler to learn and explore using pumpkin themed activities! This complete unit study icludes hands-on activities, science times, art, music and more all related around the pumpkin theme.
We have been doing daily activities, as part of homeschooling preschool, and I think this was one of my kids favorite activities so far. We went outside to one of our flower pots by the pool where we can easily find bugs, frogs, geckos, etc., and gathered a couple worms, grubs, a beetle and an earwig. Going on a bug hunt was fun! Then we dipped them in paint and watched them move. ... ...
- Blow bubbles with soap mix. Try to blow bubbles into a fan and see how far you can get them to go – does it change if the fan is at low or high settings? Watch bubbles combine and discuss molecules. Can you catch bubbles with dry or wet hands.
- Pop bubble packing material (see if you can pop them in a rhythm)
- Make bubble paper art
- Turn a fan on high setting and watch feathers, scraps of paper, balloons, or ribbon fly in the air – see here.
- Sing into a fan – How does the wind change the sound of your voice?
- Time how long you can hold your breath
- Blow bubbles in milk
- Make/decorate Paper airplanes or helicopters
- Fly a kite (if you don’t have one, make one out of a lunch sack or plastic bag – We love using the IKEA bags, big and bright)
- Blow up balloons… see who can blow them up faster.
- Practice using a straw and blowing through it to move items like a feather or tissue paper. How about picking small items up with suction?
- Use an inflated balloon to “drive” a toy car. See here for a demonstration.
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