Preschool Activities http://www.education.com/activity/preschool/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:16:58 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Branch Out: Create an Alphabet Tree! http://www.education.com/activity/article/alphabet-trees/

Help your child to begin a life long love of the printed word by connecting simple letter recognition exercises with alphabet trees!

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29286 Craft Unique Fridge Magnets http://www.education.com/activity/article/fridge-magnets-supreme/

If you're looking for a way to display your child's artwork on the fridge, look no further! This activity recycles old magnets from insurance companies and turns them into pieces of flair for your fridge. Get creative as you make one-of-a-kind magnets for your one-of-a-kind kid!

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29446 Make a "First Day" Photo Book http://www.education.com/activity/article/Make_a_first_day_photo_book/

Make a "First Day" Photo Book for your child's first day as a kindergartner. This is a great way to prepare her and get her excited about the academic adventures that lay ahead!

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 27089 Kindergarten Readiness: Map The Day! http://www.education.com/activity/article/map-the-day/

Start the school year off right and help your new kindergartner map his day. You'll practice early social studies skills - and give your child some valuable reassurance, too.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 27095 Create a Weather Mobile! http://www.education.com/activity/article/weather-mobile-kindergarten/

If you have a budding meteorologist in the family, treat her to this special art activity. Have your child make a funky mobile inspired by the weather outside and learn about seasons, the environment, and art in 3-D!

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29281 Create a Painted Rock Mosaic http://www.education.com/activity/article/painted-rock-mosaic/

Mix two childhood favorites, paint and rocks, to beat summer boredom! Make a colorful rock mosaic that will help your child practice her patterns, shapes, and colors while making a beautiful work of art!

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29284 Wheels on the Bus Collage http://www.education.com/activity/article/wheels-bus-collage/

Get back into school this year by taking an imaginary ride on the art school bus! Use paper and paste to create a colorful collage of shapes that turns into a school bus right before your eyes.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29287 Create Music-Inspired Art http://www.education.com/activity/article/painting-music/

Help your child get in touch with his feelings by letting him paint with music! Here's an activity to introduce new music to your child and also to get him inspired to create abstract art with rhythmic flare.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29288 Create Seashell Texture Prints http://www.education.com/activity/article/seashell-texture-prints/

Perfect for a hot summer day, this cool art project has your child painting a beautiful, textured print from seashells.

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0700 29289 What Was There? A Classic Memory Game http://www.education.com/activity/article/What_Was_There_Memory_Game_for/

Play 'Memory' to sharpen your child's memorization skills. All you need is some common household items and a timer to start!

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