

Not all preschools may be requiring students to wear masks, but probably all preschoolers have parents or siblings who wear face masks to prevent the spread of germs. Design-a-Face-Mask Activity for Preschoolers You can add this into your first-day-of-preschool activities like you do your hand-washing routines and when you talk about (for the first time ever) why we aren’t sharing with others this year. Even if your students are not required to wear face coverings, this mask activity is a fun way to start off the new school year when times are a little…interesting.

( See all my fall themed activities here). That’s why I thought a face mask activity would be a fun first-day-of-preschool activity for this fall. Whether you’re a preschool teacher who has to wear a face mask and give air high fives, or if you are lucky enough to still have sensory bins and playdough, you can bet that there will be a lot more discussion on what germs are and how they spread. While we may not know exactly what the future holds, one thing we all know is that preschool this fall is going to feel just a little bit different than it has in the past.

Of course we hope our preschoolers will be safe and also have a traditional and nurturing preschool experience. And we are all feeling the uncertainty.Īs a teacher, what new protocol must you follow to keep your students safe? As a parent, will your child be able to have the preschool experience you have always wanted for them?Īs a veteran preschool teacher myself, I think I can answer for all preschool teachers…we sure hope so! And as an experienced parent, I would answer the same way. Easy Face Mask Activity for the First Day of Preschoolīack-to-school vibes have been in the air for a while now. Looking for a fun activity for the first day of school? Or an easy activity to introduce face masks in the classroom setting? This design-a-face-mask activity is just right for both toddlers and preschoolers.
