Whether it's the beginning of the school year or anytime in the middle--this is one of my favorite activities to do with students. As much as school is about reading, writing, math, science, social studies, PE, art, music, and all the subjects--it's even more about the relationships that students build with their peers. No classroom is perfect because we are all learning! We start off with FRIENDSHIP TOWERS. At first I have some building blocks (you can use Jenga blocks, unifix cubes, really…

It’s important for preschoolers to have friends at a young age. Friendships help children develop many important life skills, like sorting out conflicts and getting along with other people. Encourage the class to make new friends and help them celebrate their friendships with the crafts listed below. These crafts are preschool-friendly, and children can play ... Read more

Discover math Valentine's Day activities your preschoolers will adore. All hands-on ways to practice counting, measurement, patterns, and more!

Creating A Classroom Community Through Art Part 1 Red, yellow, and blue are great alone, but when you mix them you create something beautiful. This is how lasting friendships are formed. Two individuals coming together to create something beautiful - FRIENDSHIP. The children pick a friend to work with and were given a large sheet of paper to decorate. We used tempera paint (red, yellow, blue), flannel sheets, and plastic plates. We diluted the paint with water to make it easier for it to…

A collection of fun friendship games and activities for kids. Great for a friendship theme day.

If you are like me, then teaching your preschooler(s) to be a good friend is super important! I am always looking for new and fun ideas to get my class to discuss and practice being a good friend....

10 fun back to school songs for preschoolers with free printables.

Friendship Preschool Theme! It's all about the friends! We can take some time during these activities to teach the kids HOW a friend acts and behaves. Over 30 activities for your classroom! Great addition to your Valentine's Day Preschool Theme as well!

Invite your child's friends over for a fun Friendship Rocks exchange. Use this easy tutorial to help kids paint and personalize these rocks.