The One Simple Trick to Make Preschool Activities SO Much Easier!
Are you tired of scrambling to find supplies every time you want to do a preschool activities with your little one? Between digging through drawers for crayons and searching for glue sticks, setting up activities can feel more exhausting than fun.
The good news? There’s an easy solution that will save you time and make preschool at home stress-free!
Create a “Preschool Ready Bin”
A Preschool Ready Bin is a simple container filled with all the essential supplies you need for quick, engaging learning activities. Instead of searching for materials every time, you’ll have everything in one spot, ready to go!
How to Set Up Your Preschool Ready Bin
Grab a small bin, basket, or caddy and fill it with these must-have preschool supplies:
✔️ Crayons
✔️ Child-safe scissors
✔️ Glue stick
✔️ Washable markers
✔️ Playdough
✔️ Child-safe tweezers or tongs (for fine motor fun!)
✔️ A small stack of printed activities
Why This Makes Preschool Activities Easier
One of the easiest ways to make preschool activities run more smoothly is to keep all your supplies in one place. Whether you use a cute basket, a plastic bin, a rolling cart, or even a repurposed box from around the house, having a dedicated spot for your preschool materials makes a huge difference. When everything is easily accessible and ready to go, you’ll spend less time searching for scissors or glue sticks and more time actually enjoying the activities with your little one. It doesn’t have to be fancy—just functional!
Having a designated preschool supply bin means you can set up an activity in seconds. Whether you’re working on fine motor skills, crafts, or early math and literacy, everything you need is in one place. Plus, your preschooler will know exactly where to find their supplies—encouraging independence and creativity!
Make Preschool Planning Even Easier!
If you love low-prep, engaging preschool activities, you’ll love my monthly printable packs! Each month, I provide a full set of themed activities covering:
- Literacy
- Math
- Fine motor skills
- Gross motor activities
- Crafts
- STEM
- Dramatic play
- Sensory play
- Music
- Printable games
With my preschool membership, you’ll always have fun, educational activities at your fingertips—without spending hours planning!
📌 Want to make home preschool stress-free? Check out the printable membership here!
What’s in Your Preschool Bin?
I’d love to hear what supplies you keep on hand for quick learning fun! Drop a comment below or share your must-have preschool essentials. 💕
Looking for more helpful ideas to simplify your days? Be sure to check out my blog post Simple Tips for Teaching Preschool at Home Without Overwhelm + 10 FREE Coloring Sheets. It’s full of practical, stress-free advice and includes a fun freebie to keep your little one busy while you catch your breath. You don’t have to do it all—just a little at a time goes a long way!
Happy Teaching!
Trisha with Playful Little Thinkers
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