Branching Out

I recently decided to start a new blog to share lesson plan ideas and activities for two-year-olds.  I've been teaching this age group for awhile now, but initially when I started I felt a little out of my element as the majority of my work experience had been in the 3-5 range.  A lot of resources that you can find online have to be modified to be developmentally appropriate.  I decided I wanted to share the activities I use in my class and resources I've found to be useful as there were most likely other educators or parents in the same predicament.  Take a peek at Teaching Twos.

Frozen Chalk

Frozen chalk is a great winter activity to make with your students or children. My preschool class made this for an "Ice" theme and it is even appropriate for toddlers. We continued to refreeze the pieces and let the children use them throughout the week until there was nothing left. They absolutely loved this! Using cornstarch, water, and some food coloring gives you a fun project that serves as an art, sensory, and science activity in one. 

Materials:

To complete this project you will need cornstarch, water, food coloring, and an ice cube tray.

Here is our YouTube video if you are interested in watching the process: