A construction unit is fun for preschoolers at any time of year. I especially like a construction theme in the summer because of its high interest for many children … and because it can easily be moved outdoors.
Today I want to share some fun construction activities that work well for a Montessori-inspired construction unit. Since there are so many activities that can be used for a construction theme, I’ll keep this post manageable by focusing on activities with tools, construction sites, and construction vehicles. The sensory bins I’m featuring are ones with construction vehicles that would work especially well for learning the name of each vehicle.
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Construction Theme from Stay at Home Educator
Construction Theme Ideas from Pre-K Fun
Construction Books and Materials (some non-related materials were added to the search, but you’ll still find lots of construction materials in the link) from Montessori Services
Pipe Building Activity (Photo by John Bowman from Montessori at Home)
Pipe Building from Montessori at Home (my post)
PVC Pipe Building (Photo from A Mom with a Lesson Plan)
PVC Pipe Building from A Mom with a Lesson Plan
Constructing with Styrofoam (Photo from Happy Hooligans)
Constructing with Styrofoam from Happy Hooligans
Free Construction Vehicle Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Vehicle Activities (my post)
Using Tools with Syrofoam from Playing Words 365
Touch and Learn Dump Truck (Photo from Reading Confetti) – this post is no longer available.
Construction Site Sensory Bin from Play Create Explore
Construction Themed Sensory Box (Photo from Pink and Green Mama)
Construction Themed Sensory Box from Pink and Green Mama
Construction Sensory Bin (Photo from Olives and Pickles)
Construction Sensory Bin from Olives and Pickles
Construction Sensory Bin from Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Rainbow Rice Construction Site (Photo from Dirt and Boogers)
Rainbow Rice Construction Site from Dirt and Boogers
Vehicle Number Match from JDaniel4’s Mom
Fill the Dump Truck Mat (Photo from The Measured Mom)
Dump Truck Counting Mat from The Measured Mom
Construction Truck Counting from Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls
Construction Truck Names from Preschool Powol Packets
Construction Vehicles – Words and Picture Cards from Montessori Print Shop
Construction Vehicles – Words and Picture Cards (available inexpensively) from Montessori Print Shop
Alphabet Construction Site (Photo from My Nearest and Dearest) – blog is no longer available
Sensory Alphabet Dig (Photo from Growing Book by Book)
26 Sensory Alphabet Digs from Growing Book by Book
A-maze-ing Learning Letters Game (Photo from How Wee Learn)
A-maze-ing Learning Letters Game from How Wee Learn
Alphabet Rocks Scoop and Spell (Photo from The Imagination Tree)
Alphabet Rocks Construction Site Activity from The Imagination Tree
Wrecking Ball Activity from Fantastic Fun and Learning
More Montessori-Inspired Construction Activities
Construction Vehicle Toys on Amazon
Free Construction Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Activities
Free Construction Vehicle Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Vehicle Activities
Montessori-Inspired Construction Unit
Free Construction Do-a-Dot Phonics Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
Free Construction Vehicle Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
Free Construction Songs and Rhymes for Circle Time
For Vehicle Lovers: More Montessori-Inspired Transportation Activities
The Ultimate Montessori-Inspired Transportation Unit
- Free Construction Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Activities
- Montessori-Inspired Activities for Pre-Schoolers: Car Parking Game
- Free Transportation Printables and Montessori-Inspired Transportation Math Activities
- Free Construction Vehicle Printables and Montessori-Inspired Construction Vehicle Activities
- Montessori-Inspired Construction Unit
- Free Police Printables and Montessori-Inspired Police Activities
- Free Fire Safety Printables and Montessori-Inspired Fire Safety Activities
- Free Ambulance Printables and Montessori-Inspired Ambulance Activities
- Montessori-Inspired Train Activities with Spielgaben {Free Printables}
- Free Train Printables and Montessori-Inspired Train Activities
- Free Car Printables and Montessori-Inspired Car Activities
- Super-Cool Beginning Reading Activity – Race Car Blending
- Free Car Do-a-Dot Printable (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
- Free Car Cutting Strips (Montessori-Inspired Instant Download)
- Fun Magnetic Vehicle STEM Trays and Activity Bags
- Spielgaben STEM Challenge: Build and Fly a Magnetic Airplane
- Montessori Resources for Land, Air, and Water Transportation Activities
- Transportation Unit Study Pinterest Board
Construction Unit Study Pinterest Board
You’ll find construction activities of all kinds on my Construction Unit Study Pinterest board.
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What a great round up! Thanks so much for including our dump truck!
We had construction site sensory bin some time ago with pretended soil, sand and stones – it was a lot of fun!
Thank you so much for including our post on tools and styrofoam! This is a FANTASTIC roundup….sharing on my Facebook page shortly!
These are all such great activities! Thanks so much for putting this list together 🙂
Giving me great ideas for Nicky’s truck party, thanks!
Thank you so much Love Love your blog. Help me a lot with my preschool program. I appreciate every single activity.
Thanks Deb, you are so thoughtful! you always cheer me up!
These are great way to dig into learning.
What an amazing collection of activities! I know we’re going to be reading Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel later this year – this would be a great resource for me to add in some learning fun.
Thanks so much for linking up with The Thoughtful Spot!