Wee Steamers: The Elevator
Little learners will be all eyes and ears as they watch “The Elevator!” Using a model elevator, early childhood educator, Sheila Kerwin, shares a poem and engaging mini-lesson for young children.
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CATEGORY:Engineering |
GRADE LEVEL:Early Childhood |
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Moving Toy Elevator
With just a shoe-box sized cardboard box and a smaller rectangular-shaped box, create a captivating toy elevator for hours of fun! Encourage children to place small toys or figures in the basket and pull them up to the top door. Source: https://www.theclassroom.com/elevator-crafts-preschoolers-46771.html
Let's Learn About Pulleys!
This easy-to-construct bucket-and-rope contraption offers children a fun STEM learning experience. Exercise, cooperation and coordination are bonus benefits! For outdoor play, fill the metal bucket with leaves, water, or pebbles. For indoor play, suggest small toys for them to lift and lower. Source: https://happyhooligans.ca/a-bucket-and-a-rope/ 
Elevator Games: Numbers & Colors!
These engaging elevator button games are enjoyable ways to learn numerals, colors, and the concepts of up and down. Place your button pad at the top and bottom of the stairs. Children can be the elevator operator when they choose a number or a color of the day, and push the corresponding buttons. Source: https://activity-mom.com/2013/07/count-by-10s-elevator-game/ 
Buttons Kids Can Count On!
Children love tactile games, and this elevator buttons game fits that interest perfectly. Tape your elevator near a door, and encourage children to get on and off the “elevator” through the doorway. Source: https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/11/pretend-play-learning.html 
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