Learning Through Play

Ideas to help young children learn through play! Visit me at www.heidisongs.com, and on my blog at http://heidisongs.blogspot.com!
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I have always done a four station rotation in my classroom when I taught Kindergarten. I am doing the same in Transitional or Pre-Kindergarten. One station is usually an independent, play-based center. So the first week of school, I decided that it would be a great idea to let the children play in our PLAYHOUSE that I set up in small groups! Transitional Kindergarten Classroom, Preschool Classroom Layout, Play Based Classroom, Preschool Rooms, Preschool Centers, New Classroom, Classroom Design, Classroom Themes, 1 Year Old Classroom Setup
Easy Playhouse in Any Space!
I have always done a four station rotation in my classroom when I taught Kindergarten. I am doing the same in Transitional or Pre-Kindergarten. One station is usually an independent, play-based center. So the first week of school, I decided that it would be a great idea to let the children play in our PLAYHOUSE that I set up in small groups!
Kindergartners get little time to play. Why does it matter? #kinderfriends #kinderchat #kindergarten #play Play Based Learning, Learning Through Play, Kids Learning, Quotes For Students, Quotes For Kids, Recess Time, Kindergarten, Writing Instruction, Maths Algebra
Kindergartners get little time to play. Why does it matter?
Kindergartners get little time to play. Why does it matter? #kinderfriends #kinderchat #kindergarten #play
These DIY interlocking building bricks look great!  I would rather buy them already made, though! #blocks #kids Diy Wood Projects, Projects For Kids, Diy For Kids, Wood Crafts, Diy Crafts, Wooden Building Blocks, Diy Building, Building Toys, Woodworking Toys
How to Make DIY Interlocking Building Blocks
These DIY interlocking building bricks look great! I would rather buy them already made, though! #blocks #kids
MaryAnne at Mama Smiles
MaryAnne at Mama Smiles
When children #play the world WINS! Preschool Learning, Preschool Quotes, Teaching, Early Childhood Quotes, Early Childhood Education, Play Quotes
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When children #play the world WINS!
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Kaplan Early Learning Company
Turn an old nightstand into a play kitchen! (Pic only.) #play Play Kitchens, Upcycled Furniture, Diy Furniture, Furniture Projects, Furniture Stores, Children Furniture, Rustic Furniture, Kitchen Furniture, Antique Furniture
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Turn an old nightstand into a play kitchen! (Pic only.) #play
50 Reasons to Believe in the Power of Play #Infographic Early Learning, Mobile Learning, Quotes Children, Learning Quotes
The Ultimate Playlist: 50 Reasons to Believe in the Power of Play
50 Reasons to Believe in the Power of Play #Infographic
DIY Life Sized Pool Noodle Lincoln Logs. Great idea!!! Diy Projects To Try, Crafts For Kids, Lincoln Logs, Pool Noodles, Indoor Fun, Kid Toys, Diy Life
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DIY Life Sized Pool Noodle Lincoln Logs. Great idea!!!
Scientists Claim Time on the Playground is More Beneficial Thank Time in the Classroom! #play Tango, I Love Rain, Singing In The Rain, Summer Rain, Summer Water, Lets Dance, Happy Moments, I Smile, Bob Marley
Scientists Claim Time On The Playground Is More Beneficial Than Time In The Classroom
Scientists Claim Time on the Playground is More Beneficial Thank Time in the Classroom! #play
Mr. Potato Head Snowman - a fun outdoor winter activity for kids. It will also work with white play dough! Winter Play, Winter Kids, Winter Christmas, Winter Family, Toddler Winter, Winter Break, Christmas Games, Christmas 2019, Weather Activities For Kids
Potato Head Snowmen - Making Potato Head People with Snow
Mr. Potato Head Snowman - a fun outdoor winter activity for kids. It will also work with white play dough!
Mr. Potato Head Pool Noodles!  Great idea to "extend" the learning and the fun!  LOL! #kindergarten Class Projects, Projects To Try, Art Projects, Art Classroom Decor, Music Classroom, Classroom Organization, Classroom Ideas, Pool Noodle Crafts, Noodles Ideas
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Mr. Potato Head Pool Noodles! Great idea to "extend" the learning and the fun! LOL! #kindergarten
Cut a pool noodle in half to make a marble track race. | 33 Activities Under $10 That Will Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer Kids Crafts, Craft Activities For Kids, Games For Kids, Craft Projects, Summer Activities, Indoor Activities, Olympics Activities, Activity Ideas
Cut a pool noodle in half to make a marble track race.
Cut a pool noodle in half to make a marble track race. | 33 Activities Under $10 That Will Keep Your Kids Busy All Summer
What's Missing? A memory activity to boost kids minds.   Love the idea of using Potato Head parts! Memory Activities, Cognitive Activities, Busy Activities, Educational Activities, Memory Games For Kids, Educational Websites, Thanksgiving Activities Preschool, Preschool Math, Kindergarten Thanksgiving
The "What's Missing?" Memory Activity for Kids
What's Missing? A memory activity to boost kids minds. Love the idea of using Potato Head parts!
Mr. Potato Head Building  Variation. Take pictures of Potato Heads with an iPad. Students can scroll through pictures to choose Potato Head. Have the students make matching potato heads. Goals - requesting, WH questions, describing, sentence building Motor Activities, Therapy Activities, Preschool Activities, Preschool Schedule, Preschool Boards, Therapy Ideas, Speech Language Therapy, Speech And Language, Speech Therapy
What's on the Tray? FINALLY back to school after move & holidays!
Mr. Potato Head Building Variation. Take pictures of Potato Heads with an iPad. Students can scroll through pictures to choose Potato Head. Have the students make matching potato heads. Goals - requesting, WH questions, describing, sentence building
Great toy for teaching cause & effect and fine motor skills practice to preschoolers:  Fisher-Price Barnyard Basics Flip Flop Egg Drop!  No longer sold, but used ones can be found online. Egg Toys, Egg Drop, Cause And Effect, Fisher Price, Fine Motor Skills, Flop, Preschool
Another Egg Toy
Great toy for teaching cause & effect and fine motor skills practice to preschoolers: Fisher-Price Barnyard Basics Flip Flop Egg Drop! No longer sold, but used ones can be found online.
What's The Point of #Kindergarten?  The case for play based learning. Kindergarten Rocks, Kindergarten Classroom, Play Based Learning Kindergarten, Kindergarten Quotes, Kindergarten Readiness, Kindergarten Resources, Classroom Management, Behavior Management
What's The Point?
What's The Point of #Kindergarten? The case for play based learning.
The Power and Purpose of PLAY!  Wonderful post with lots of great ideas for combining purposeful learning opportunities in play based learning centers in #kindergarten. Playbased Learning, Inquiry Based Learning, Project Based Learning, Learning Centers, Play Based Kindergarten, Preschool Curriculum
The Power and Purpose of PLAY!
The Power and Purpose of PLAY! Wonderful post with lots of great ideas for combining purposeful learning opportunities in play based learning centers in #kindergarten.
Why Science Says Your Classroom Needs More DANCE PARTIES!  Love this! Classroom Behavior, Teaching Strategies, Learning Activities, Ron Clark, Students Health, Kids Moves, Brain Gym, Primary Teaching
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Why Science Says Your Classroom Needs More DANCE PARTIES! Love this!
Environmental Print Block Center:  This whole post is FILLED with FABULOUS, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING CENTERS!!!  #kindergarten Block Center Preschool, Kindergarten Centers, Preschool Literacy, Preschool Ideas, Early Literacy, Literacy Centers, Preschool Crafts, Preschool Layout, Preschool Language
FUN with Learning Centers!
Environmental Print Block Center: This whole post is FILLED with FABULOUS, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING CENTERS!!! #kindergarten
Playing School Learning Center in action!  #kindergarten Dual Language, Language Arts, Choice Time, Block Play, Dramatic Play Centers, Play Centre
FUN with Learning Centers!
Playing School Learning Center in action! #kindergarten
Run & Count - an active math game Counting For Kids, Counting Games, Math For Kids, Fun Math, Math Games, Lego Math, Space Activities, Anchor Activities
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Run & Count - an active math game
More Active Play Equals Better Thinking Skills For Kids, research says. Fun Games, Games To Play, Group Games, Party Games, Gogo Squeez, Old Fashioned Games, Capture The Flag, Today's Parent, Lee
More Active Play Equals Better Thinking Skills For Kids
More Active Play Equals Better Thinking Skills For Kids, research says.
What do children learn from nursery rhymes?  Downloadable #infographic to share with parents! Nursery Rhyme Crafts, Nursery Rhyme Theme, Nursery Rhymes Activities, Daycare Nursery, Music Nursery, Daycare Room, Daycare Ideas, Rhyming Preschool, Rhyming Activities
What Do Children Learn From Nursery Rhymes? And Two Free Mother Goose Bulletin Board Crafts!
What do children learn from nursery rhymes? Downloadable #infographic to share with parents!
Research:  The Decline of Play, and the Rise of #Psychopathy in Children and Adolescents.  SO SAD! Philosophy Of Education, Raising Kids, Adolescence, Sad, School, Children
Research: The Decline of Play, and the Rise of #Psychopathy in Children and Adolescents. SO SAD!
This links to the National Institute for #PLAY.  Good to keep on hand when you need back up research! Teaching Kids, Family Literacy, Career Inspiration, Play Day, Beginning Of The School Year, School Play, Play Based, Learning Spaces
Home - National Institute for Play
This links to the National Institute for #PLAY. Good to keep on hand when you need back up research!
Research from the National Wildlife Federation on the importance of outside #play! Outdoor Learning, Outdoor Play, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Stuff, National Wildlife Federation, School Playground, Early Childhood Development
Research from the National Wildlife Federation on the importance of outside #play!
American Kids' Health Issues Linked To #Play Deficit Raising Boys, Student Engagement, Kids Health, Teaching Tools, Health Issues, Outdoor Adventure
Your Anxious Kid Needs Time Outside
American Kids' Health Issues Linked To #Play Deficit
The key to school success is on the PLAYGROUND:  exercise and frequent breaks improve focus and learning. #play Kids Night Out, Family Fun Night, Childrens Activities, Activities For Kids, 2 Year Old Milestones, Indoor Play Places, Heide Park, Four Kids
Why has U.S. academic success dropped? The answer may be on the playground
The key to school success is on the PLAYGROUND: exercise and frequent breaks improve focus and learning. #play
The park is a half-acre of dirt and quirky chaos hugging the Berkeley Marina on the San Francisco Bay. Children can paint, hammer and build with a minimum of adult intervention. Playground Safety, Park Playground, Playground Design, Indoor Playground, Outdoor Travel, Kids Nature Activities, Nature Kids
Where The Wild Things Play
The park is a half-acre of dirt and quirky chaos hugging the Berkeley Marina on the San Francisco Bay. Children can paint, hammer and build with a minimum of adult intervention.
Play house area for little ones' dramatic play. #preschool #PreK #kindergarten Dramatic Play Preschool, Dramatic Play Area, Play Corner, Corner House, Home Corner, Corner Space, Play Spaces, Kid Spaces
Dramatic Play in Our Home Corner Play Space
Play house area for little ones' dramatic play. #preschool #PreK #kindergarten
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Summer School at Home with HeidiSongs: Getting Ready for Kindergarten, Week 2!
FREE Kindergarten Prep Summer School at Home with HeidiSongs; Week 2! Click here please SHARE this valuable information with friends! http://www.heidisongs.com