Topic
Play & Sensory
Play-based learning, sensory bins, fine motor and science.
Children Learn Through Play: What Play Really Teaches
Play may look like simple fun, but it's one of the most important ways young children learn. Here's what children are actually learning when they play — and how adults can support it.
Preschool (3–4)Sensory Bins 101: Fillers, Themes and Learning Goals
Sensory bins are one of the most engaging centers in any early childhood room. Learn which fillers to use, how to dye rice, how to theme bins all year, and how to keep the mess under control.
Preschool (3–4)Fine Motor Skills: Building Strong Hands for Writing
Before children can hold a pencil comfortably, they need strength and control in their hands and fingers. These playful fine motor activities build the foundation for writing, cutting and self-care.
Pre-K (4–5)Simple Science Investigations for Preschoolers
Young children are natural scientists. These simple, low-cost investigations teach observing, predicting and testing — the heart of science — using materials you already have.