I love creating interactive lessons that align with preschool standards and fit our current theme. Rather than starting with an activity and forcing a standard, I pick the standard first and then design the lesson—like this “How Far Will Your Car Go?” measuring activity. I made a laminated poster board measuring stick so kids can roll toy cars down a ramp, mark where each car lands with a Post-it note, and compare the results. We talk about which car goes the farthest, which is the shortest, and