This group of posts includes the top ten that readers visited most in 2018. The crafts and activities provide a variety of options for hands-on play and discovery with early learners.

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It's always fun, and educational, to look back at the previous year to see what is popular with the early learning community. The stats indicate what you as readers are interested in, whether as parents or teachers, or both!

Some of the posts, like the Marble Run, show up year after year, giving them more value as learning tools for preschoolers, toddlers, and even elementary kids. Some posts, like the Mini Volcano, are new to the blog, and will hopefully continue to provide inspiration for your daily activities.

Many of the activities are science - or STEAM - related. This topic has gradually become an important part of the blog. And it's why I am an affiliate for the STEAM series of books, written by a team of parents and educators that nurture and support early learning education.

This collection of posts has games, crafts, and even an early learning resource.

I advocate for hands-on learning that provides opportunities for kids to explore, discover and learn while playing every day.

Here are the top posts viewed by readers in 2018.

Seasonal

Lift the Flaps Valentine Game

Valentine bean bag game

Halloween paper shapes witch

Clothespin Caterpillar

Science

Cardboard Color Viewer

Mini Volcano Activity

Marble Run with an Inclined Plane

Wind Experiment with a Fan

Ice Cube Races

Resources

Tips for Painting with Preschoolers

My Picks

Here are a couple of my favorite activities from 2018!

Cardboard Box Car

Butterfly Craft with Painted Burlap

Preschool Toolkit Blog on Pinterest