Sunshine is quite obsessed with squirrels at the moment. She squeals in delight every time she sees one. If we're outside she darts after them.
It only seemed fitting to create squirrel activities for tots and preschoolers for her to enjoy. And boy of boy has she.
These activities also come with some adorable free printables for all to enjoy!
Here's what Sunshine has been up to!
Squirrel Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free Printables
S is for Squirrel Play Dough Activity
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Squirrel Activities for Tots & Preschoolers Printable Pack is free. For your copy, click on the link at the bottom of this post.
Counting Acorns
This week Sunshine will practice counting acorns. I've included enough acorns for all five cards, in hopes that we can compare them afterwards. We'll see. Baby steps.
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Squirrel Activities for Tots & Preschoolers Printable Pack is free. For your copy, click on the link at the bottom of this post.
Woodland Animals Match Up
Sunshine will learn to identify the animals by name and match them with the figure provided. She loves animals, so I know this activity will be a hit.
Source: I created the printable for this activity. The Squirrel Activities for Tots & Preschoolers Printable Pack is free. For your copy, click on the link at the bottom of this post.
Acorn Transfer
Acorn Craft
She will then tear each colored brown piece of paper into pieces.
Last, she will glue the torn pieces of paper on to the acorn. The dark colored pieces will be placed on the top half of the acorn. Light colored pieces will be glued to the bottom half.
Source: I found this craft at No Time For Flashcards. The acorn template can be found at Enchanted Learning.
I did not make this activity.
Source: I found this craft at No Time For Flashcards. The acorn template can be found at Enchanted Learning.
Acorn Toss
Sunshine's grandparents put it together for her birthday party. I just thought she'd have fun continuing to use it.
Sunshine will practice throwing the acorns into the hole provided. She loved this at her birthday party.
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I always love your shelf work! Thank you so much for linking up at the Learn & Play Link Up! We have featured this post on our September Shelves post on Christian Montessori Network. Happy to pin!
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