Zoo Week: Easy Animal Crafts and Activities Kids Love
Let’s talk about Zoo Animals! There are so many ways to learn about animals; this is always a popular theme in our classroom. Here are a few of our favourite ideas!
Helping Preschoolers Build Independence Before Kindergarten
When we asked some of the local Kindergarten teachers what they hope to see in their students coming into Kindergarten they all said strong independence/self-help skills. In a preschool classroom with 24 kids and two teachers, we ask that all the kids at least TRY to put on their own outdoor gear.
Winter Learning at Chestermere Playschool: The Mitten by Jan Brett
At Chestermere Playschool, we love pairing great books with our monthly classroom themes. One of our favourites is Winter and Holidays, and The Mitten by Jan Brett is a perfect fit every single time.
Northern Lights & Polar Bear Craft with the Chestermere Playschool
This fun craft from the Chestermere Community Playschool, involving polar bears and the Northern Lights, gives preschoolers the opportunity to work on their cutting skills, and also to be creative in their choice of colours!
Easy Fall Craft with the Chestermere Playschool
This hands-on craft from the Chestermere Playschool helps little ones explore shapes, colours, and textures while sparking curiosity about nature.
Let’s talk about Zoo Animals! There are so many ways to learn about animals; this is always a popular theme in our classroom. Here are a few of our favourite ideas!