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Learning Experiences for Kindergartners
Activities From The Giant Encyclopedia of Kindergarten Activities: Over 600 Activities Created by Teachers for Teachers
Part One
By Kathy Charner
Kindergartners are growing quickly both cognitively and physically. They are constantly working on mastering developmental skills and learn from everything they do. Kindergarten teachers face the challenge of coming up with educational activities to actively engage children as well as support their rapid development.
Here to help is The Giant Encyclopedia of Kindergarten Activities: Over 600 Activities Created by Teachers for Teachers (Consortium, 2004) by Kathy Charner! The result of a nationwide competition, this comprehensive resource is packed with more than 600 activities and ideas that teachers around the country have used successfully. The editors carefully selected the finest entries, and as a result this large volume is filled with only the best of the best!
Here are some great activities from the book!
Materials: 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup warm water, bowl, food coloring, painting paper, paintbrushes
What to do:
1. Pour salt into a bowl and add warm water.
2. Add several drops of food coloring to the mixture.
3. Let the children use the mixture to paint a picture.
4. Let the paintings dry overnight. The water will evaporate from the painting, but the colored salt will remain on the paper.
