
Coloring pages related to the theme: magicians, magician hats, rabbits, etc. Stones which can be painted to become.magical stones. Sparkly stickers for collective or individual collages. Scissors with a variety of different edges. Empty toilet paper rolls, scrap paper, and lots of imagination for making magic wands. Black construction paper and a model for making a magician's hat. Gel crayons and dark paper, letters will magically appear!. Small plastic hoops or circles, string, beads, and feathers which can be used to make dreamcatchers.
A container filled with plastic birds to represent the doves which are often used by magicians. Blocks with gears "magically" make creations work in various ways!. You may also wrap them with metallic wrapping paper. Blocks of all kinds on which you can glue sparkly stickers or stars. Have fun with these wonderful workshop ideas provided by Caroline Allard. (Open activity sheets-Magic) Activity sheets are suggested for each theme. (Open writing activities-M like magic) Print for each child or laminate for use with a dry-erase marker. (Open picture game-Magic) Print, laminate, and store in a Ziploc bag or in your thematic bins. Use them to decorate your daycare or a specific thematic corner. The pictures may be used as a memory game or to spark a conversation with your group. Over your circle time area, hang stars to identify each child's spot. Turn off the lights and feel the magic in the air. Surprise children with glow-in-the-dark stars. Since children learn while having fun, make circle time extra special by changing children's regular spots and decorating with lots of shiny or transparent items to add a touch of magic! Hang stars, tulle, shiny curtains, tiny white Christmas lights, etc. The flea market: findings and treasures. Saying goodbye to parents in the morning. Communicating with parents when something is wrong. Things you may not know about language development. Could children’s behavior reflect their needs?. Tactics for helping children take care of their body. 5 simple ways to intervene with a highly active child. The importance of preparing an action plan. Teaching young children healthy sleep habits. 5 discipline tips to follow when integrating new children.
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