Building art preschool

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…

Summer time means there will be a lot of free time for your kiddos. In between all the vacations and pool parties, try one of these STEAM projects!

How To Paint With Blocks and Learn About Paul Klee will guide you through introducing an important artist to toddlers and preschoolers. Or, if you're looking for something simpler, it will guide you through painting with a unique paintbrush - blocks!

Grab those colorful toy gears during your next robot, construction, or clock theme in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Click on the Fun-A-Day.com link for more information about this unique process art experience.

All about buildings and construction for 3K, pre-k, preschool and kindergarten! Building themed visuals, posters, and math and literacy activities are included! Teach your students all about buildings, building features, types of buildings and construction with these hands-on center activities and visuals. This resource includes real and clip art building images. You will be able to teach your students about parts of buildings, building materials, types of buildings, and MORE! Math and…

Your kids will love building their own shape houses with this easy and fun shapes activity! This is one of my favorite shape activities for preschool and a great review for early elementary students as well. I’ve been a stay at home mom now for four years. And while my day to day has changed […] The post Shape Houses: A Fun Shape Activity for Kids appeared first on Live Well Play Together.

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

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

Students make a house that displays thei rname with this new printable in our Name Crafts collection. Team it with a book about houses or homes for a rich literacy and creative experience. Available in our store, see our growing range of name crafts on the wbsite page.