Looking for a unique sensory bin idea for Christmas? Check out this Gingerbread Sensory Bin that’s so much fun for preschoolers! This post also includes a freebie AND a link for more amazing Christmas sensory bin ideas. GINGERBREAD THEME IN PRESCHOOL Gingerbread is a popular theme in many preschool classes in December. It’s perfect since it’s not holiday-specific, so it’s… Read More
3 MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BOOKS + BREAKFASTS
Do you want to delight your kids on Christmas morning? Try one of these 3 Christmas breakfast ideas for kids. Each idea is paired with an amazing book for this time of year! CHRISTMAS BOOKS & BREAKFASTS If you follow me on Instagram or have read this blog for awhile, you know that one of my favorite ways to engage… Read More
THANKSGIVING SENSORY BIN IDEA: CORN KERNELS
November is a busy time of year! Keep things simple with this Thanksgiving sensory bin for preschool. There are also two freebies at the end for you to download & use with your littles! SENSORY PLAY FOR PRESCHOOL Sensory play is such an important part of early childhood education. The amount of learning that little ones experience through sensory play… Read More
BOOK LIST: THANKSGIVING BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL
Looking for the best Thanksgiving books for preschool? Check out our favorites! COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING The time leading up to Thanksgiving can be so much fun for preschoolers! It’s a wonderful time to help them cultivate an attitude of gratitude. Plus there are so many ways to encourage learning through play with printable learning activities, sensory bins, and of course…books! Below are… Read More
FIND THE TURKEY GAME FOR PRESCHOOL
Check out this fun and engaging Thanksgiving game for preschool. You can use this game to practice numbers, letter names, letter sounds, sight words, shapes, colors, and more! NOVEMBER IN PRESCHOOL November is such a fun month in preschool. I love to use fall, turkey, and Thanksgiving-themed activities to encourage my students to learn through play. There are also so… Read More
GRATITUDE ACTIVITY FOR PRESCHOOL
If you want to inspire your little one to have a grateful heart this November, try this free gratitude activity. Keep reading to download your copy at the end of this post! ENCOURAGING GRATITUDE IN PRESCHOOLERS Many parents and teachers focus on gratitude and appreciation in the fall. It’s important to explicitly teach these skills to our little ones if… Read More
BOOK LIST: HALLOWEEN BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL
Looking for the best Halloween books for preschool? Check out our favorites! COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN Halloween is one of the best times of the year! The costumes, the spooky music, the treats…preschoolers just LOVE the excitement surrounding this holiday! I love using all of that Halloween excitement to encourage learning with my preschoolers through printable learning activities, sensory bins, and… Read More
HALLOWEEN SENSORY BIN IDEA: MONSTER NOODLES
Check out this spooky & creepy Halloween sensory bin that’s perfect for your preschool Halloween theme! There’s also a freebie at the end for you to download & use with your littles. WHY CHOOSE SENSORY PLAY? As a preschool parent or teacher, you already know that our little ones learn best when they can see, hear, smell, touch, and taste…that… Read More
PATRIOTIC SENSORY BIN IDEA: RED AND BLUE PASTA
Check out this colorful red & blue patriotic sensory bin! This bin is perfect for 4th of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day, Presidents’ Day, or any other patriotic holiday you’ll be celebrating this year. Keep reading until the end of the post for a free printable, too! ARE SENSORY BINS REALLY NECESSARY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD? The short answer…YES! The long… Read More
BOOK LIST: MOTHER’S DAY BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL
BOOK LIST: MOTHER’S DAY Mother’s Day is such a special day to me. I always wanted to be a mom, and I was so excited when my husband & I decided it was time to start our family! We had been married for 3 years, we had both just finished our master’s degrees, and we were both really happy in… Read More