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
FALL SENSORY BIN IDEA: APPLE PIE
Time to break out your cozy sweaters & all things pumpkin spice…fall is here! Do you know what you’re putting in your fall sensory bin yet? Keep reading to learn all about setting up an Apple Pie sensory bin for your preschool & pre-k littles. This fall sensory bin is easy & fun…plus there’s a freebie included at the end… Read More
BOOK LIST: FALL BOOKS FOR PRESCHOOL
Looking for the best fall books for preschool? Check out our favorites! BOOK LIST: FALL / AUTUMN Fall is coming, which means the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and the busy holiday season is almost here. It also means it’s time to request all of your favorite fall books from your local library! There’s no better… Read More
BOOK LIST: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN
Looking for the best first day of school books for preschool & kindergarten? Check out our favorites below! You’re definitely going to want to read these books this back-to-school season! BOOK LIST: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Sending your little one off to preschool or kindergarten is a big deal! Whether they’ve been home with a parent or grandparent all their… 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
SUMMER SENSORY BIN IDEA: WATER BEADS
Looking for a fun, hands-on preschool summer sensory bin? Here’s a great idea for you! Keep reading until the end of the post for a free printable, too! WHAT ARE SENSORY BINS? Sensory exploration is such an important part of being a kid! Sensory bins are usually a plastic tub or large container filled with materials and objects that engage… Read More
FREE EDITABLE SUMMER SCHEDULE
Looking for a fun and FREE printable summer schedule for kids? Keep reading! This is the cutest summer daily schedule template that you can print & use with your littles…and the best part?! It’s EDITABLE! SUMMER DAILY SCHEDULES Summer is here, and we are so excited to spend our days reading, playing with learning activities, and exploring summer sensory bins!… Read More
BEACH SENSORY BIN IDEA: KINETIC SAND
Check out this super fun & inviting beach sensory bin that’s perfect for your preschool summer or ocean theme! THE BENEFITS OF SENSORY PLAY I don’t know about you, but I have fond memories of playing with the sand and water table in my kindergarten classroom when I was 5. All these years later, I can still remember how much… Read More