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Preschool ABC Lessons Index

Preschool (K4) was such a fun year of school for us!  Each week of the entire year was spent learning about one letter of the alphabet.  There were no formal plans made.  Instead, the weeks were filled with whatever fun I could find (or think up) that revolved around the letter – science, cooking, dramatic…

Bead Classification

  Target Age Range: PK-2 Skills Covered: sorting, classification, attributes Classification is both a math and science skill.  The ability to classify objects also develops organizational skills which are helpful for writing and general “life” organization. This activity is super simple to pull together.  Simply gather a variety of beads (or buttons, cereal, rocks, beans…)…

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Science Notebooking with Microscopes

(This post contains affiliate links.) Notebooking with kindergarteners??  Isn’t that asking too much? No way…especially when it comes from authentic, meaningful experiences! We own a modest microscope and some simple prepared slides that made for a wonderful science notebooking lesson last week.  Just having these things sitting out was enough to spark an interest that…

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Weekly ABC Activities

(This post contains affiliate links.) A Year of ABC’s Each week of the preschool year, we’re going to focus on one letter of the alphabet.  It’s going to be so much fun centering our lessons around these letters!  While the lessons will vary each week, there are some things that will remain consistent week in…