It’s another fun week of learning ideas! Last week there were some great ideas linked up to the Preschool and Kindergarten Community linkup, and a few of them are featured below.  Be sure to look through the links today too – stop by, read a few links, and encourage each other with comments.

The Snowy Day Unit

If the snow in your area hasn’t driven you completely batty, you may want to pull out a copy of The Snowy Day by Ezra Keats and enjoy The Snowy Day Unit based on the book. Make some borax snowflakes, enjoy an art project that mimics the story, and work on some go-along printables.

Water Bead Sensory Bottles

Water beads are so much fun! Let your little ones in on the fun in a safe way with these water bead sensory bottles from Living Montessori Now.

Word Family Printables

Carisa from 1+1+1=1 has been sharing some word family printables that you may love! She recently shared an -ig family set, but has many additional ones to offer too!

Tissue Paper Rainbow Suncatcher

Add a little color to your windows with a rainbow suncatcher. Mom Inspired Life shares a quick tutorial to brighten your window.

That’s the wrap-up for this week! Can’t wait to see what you all have been up to this week and will share.

Follow the PreK and Kindergarten Community Pinterest Board

Each week I am  pinning many of your links onto the Preschool and Kindergarten Community Pinterest Board. I’m a visual person, so having pictures to help me remember posts is super helpful. Be sure to jump over and follow the board – and find some fun ideas at the same time!

Were You Featured in the Preschool & Kindergarten Community?

<a href="https://www.homeschoolcreations.net/category/Preschool%20Corner" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.homeschoolcreations.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Featured-on-Preschool-and-Kindergarten-Community.png" title="I was featured at the Preschool and Kindergarten Community at Homeschool Creations" /></a>

Link Up with the Preschool and Kindergarten Community!

Share what you are doing with your kids! Please link your exact blog post to the Mr. Linky below and link back here too! Grab a button for your post and be sure to take a minute to visit the person who linked up before you.

For the last few weeks our three year old co-op class has been learning about the ocean and having a lot of fun with crafts and sensory bins. Our first week we spent talking about the ocean itself and the second week we learned more about sharks. There were lots of seashells to examine, sharks teeth to touch and feel, and tons of books to read together.

And crafts. Crafts are always fun. Here are a few of the things we did together.

Cornmeal Starfish and Ocean Scene

There was a lot of glitter and cornmeal involved in this one. The kids spread glue on their starfish and then sprinkled it with cornmeal. We then used paintbrushes to spread glue on a piece of construction paper and they added strips of tissue paper for water and seaweed. Liberally sprinkled with glitter, they were super cute and sparkly when we finished.

Shark Craft

Nothing makes a shark more fun than ‘sharp’ teeth and googly eyes. Almost Unschoolers has a great tutorial on how to put this together. We just eyeballed the outline and used a small paper plate for the jaws of the shark.

Ocean Sensory Bin

The kids LOVED the ocean sensory bin! Our tub was filled with aquarium rocks and decorative marbles, lots of fun Toob sea creatures, and water. Lots of water. The kids had a blast splashing around and feeding the fish little beads.

The homemade beach sand was a HUGE hit as well. Since we don’t live near the ocean, we made something quick and so simple. The kids could dig, build mini castles, and just play in the sand – loved it!

We also made a jellyfish craft similar to this one, made a shark out of an envelope, and made a fun bottle showing the waves of the ocean.

Fun Ocean Play

Free Ocean Printables

If you’re planning a beach or ocean theme, you might be interested in the Ocean Printable Pack.  Find more fun Preschool Packs on my website along with many other helpful {and free} Preschool Printables.

Follow the PreK and Kindergarten Community Pinterest Board

Each week I am  pinning many of your links onto the Preschool and Kindergarten Community Pinterest Board. I’m a visual person, so having pictures to help me remember posts is super helpful. Be sure to jump over and follow the board – and find some fun ideas at the same time!

Were You Featured in the Preschool & Kindergarten Community?

<a href="https://www.homeschoolcreations.net/category/Preschool%20Corner" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.homeschoolcreations.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Featured-on-Preschool-and-Kindergarten-Community.png" title="I was featured at the Preschool and Kindergarten Community at Homeschool Creations" /></a>

Link Up with the Preschool and Kindergarten Community!

Share what you are doing with your kids! Please link your exact blog post to the Mr. Linky below and link back here too! Grab a button for your post and be sure to take a minute to visit the person who linked up before you.

Cooking with kids can be such a great way to add in FUN learning to your day. Beside measuring and mixing, kids love creating. Fixing a fun snack or meal to go along with a theme or book can be a great way to make memories that will last for years to come. Here are a few fun ideas you may enjoy…

Coffee with Us 3 shares some tips for keeping kids safe in the kitchen while still keeping the fun in the mix. Cooking might take a little longer, but the experience is so worth it.

Need some fun (and creative) snack ideas for after school? Visit There’s Just One Mommy for twelve fun snack ideas.

Is your garden overflowing with zucchini? Have your kids help you make some zucchini chips thanks to Toddlers Through Preschool – it will get them cooking and help clear out some of that abundance!

A Little Pinch of Perfect has made artwork out of snack time. Her creative Balloon Snack – too cute!!

These Monster Eye Cookies from Lil’ Luna – too cute!!

Have you been cooking and creating with your kids lately?

Follow the PreK and Kindergarten Community Pinterest Board

Each week I am  pinning many of your links onto the Preschool and Kindergarten Community Pinterest Board. I’m a visual person, so having pictures to help me remember posts is super helpful. Be sure to jump over and follow the board – and find some fun ideas at the same time!

Were You Featured in the Preschool & Kindergarten Community?

<a href="https://www.homeschoolcreations.net/category/Preschool%20Corner" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.homeschoolcreations.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Featured-on-Preschool-and-Kindergarten-Community.png" title="I was featured at the Preschool and Kindergarten Community at Homeschool Creations" /></a>

Link Up with the Preschool and Kindergarten Community!

Share what you are doing with your kids! Please link your exact blog post to the Mr. Linky below and link back here too! Grab a button for your post and be sure to take a minute to visit the person who linked up before you.