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If a preschooler could name his favorite art activities, painting might be the first choice! Painting can be done at a table, on the floor, on the wall, or at an easel—with different kinds and sizes of paper. Think about making scented paint to use with your preschoolers. This recipe is from my friend, Beth,…

Preschoolers are curious. Teachers can encourage curiosity by providing experiences for boys and girls to see a variety of nature items. Some nature items are not safe for a child to touch, or the items might be too fragile to hold. Placing the items in a plastic jar allows a child to see the items….

Plan an activity to involve preschoolers in making a snack mix—an ABC/XYZ Snack Mix. Prepare copies of the recipes to send home with boys and girls. Preschoolers will enjoy eating the snack mix after it is finished. Post an allergy chart on the door or inform parents about the ingredients. Avoid using nuts or peanut…