See how a simple cardboard-tube and tissue-paper invitation helped preschoolers explore Pharaoh’s dream through hands-on problem-solving and play.
Author Archives: Lindsay Foust
I Wrote a Book for Preschool Teachers: It’s Not Your Day. It’s Theirs.
I wrote a book for preschool teachers. And yes, there is an entire chapter about a child jumping in pee. That probably tells you more about this book than a very polished announcement would. It’s Not Your Day. It’s Theirs. is now available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover. If you have been waitingContinue reading “I Wrote a Book for Preschool Teachers: It’s Not Your Day. It’s Theirs.”
What to Do When a Child Won’t Touch Sensory Materials
Practical ways to support a preschooler who is hesitant to touch oobleck, shaving cream, spaghetti, or other sensory materials—without pressure or forcing participation.
The Secret Ingredient for the Best Preschool Day Ever
A failed fire-safety activity became the best preschool day ever. See why shaving cream is one of my favorite materials for memorable sensory play.
Hands-On Joseph Bible Activity for Preschoolers: Exploring the Grain Dream
See how three different kinds of spaghetti helped a class of almost-three-year-olds explore Joseph’s grain dream, stay engaged for 35 minutes, and retell the Bible story in their own words.
How I Set Up a Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play Center Using What I Already Had
See how I turned our existing preschool dramatic-play area into a pumpkin patch and café using mini pumpkins, reused containers, simple DIY props, and materials already in the classroom.
Just Let Them: Why Preschoolers Need the Freedom to Get Messy
When preschoolers paint their hands, throw loose leaves, or take an activity in a new direction, pause before stopping them. Safe, messy play has real value.
Fall Science Activities for Preschool: Apples, Pumpkins & Corn
Explore hands-on fall science activities for preschool with apples, pumpkins and corn—plus child-led questions, simple investigations and ready-to-use Play Beyond Pasta centers.
Monster Activities for Preschool: Feelings, Sensory Play & Open-Ended Building
Explore preschool monster activities that connect feelings, sensory play, loose parts, and open-ended building without turning the experience into a teacher-directed craft.
Corn Activities for Preschool: Husk, Observe, Sort & Build
Turn a real ear of corn into an open-ended preschool science investigation with husking, sorting, vocabulary, fine-motor work, and child-led loose-parts building.
