BOOK LIST: EASTER We love reading new books as a fun way to celebrate each holiday, and Easter is no different! There are so many great Easter books for preschool that you can read in your classroom or at home with your own littles. You might want to get these special books at the beginning of spring and read them… Read More
FREE FEED THE BUNNY ACTIVITY FOR PRESCHOOL
Spring is here, which means Easter is not too far behind. Here’s a super cute Feed the Bunny activity for preschool that you can use during your spring or Easter theme in your classroom. Looking for more preschool spring activities? Check out this post! FEED THE BUNNY ACTIVITY Knowing the names and sounds of the letters is one of the… Read More
Book List: Color-Themed Books for Preschool
Exploring colors with preschoolers is always a blast! There are so many amazing activities you can do and books you can read to dive into this topic. Here are some of our favorite color-themed books for preschool that you can use with your littles at home or in your classroom: (We picked most of these up from our local library!)… Read More
5 Tips for Introducing the Alphabet
The alphabetic principle is the understanding that letters represent speech sounds. Alphabet knowledge includes the ability to recognize letter shapes, letter names, and letter sounds. It also includes how to form uppercase and lowercase letters. According to research, alphabet knowledge is the single best predictor of later reading and writing success, so it’s a crucial part of your preschoolers’ learning… Read More
FREE BEACH WORD SEARCH FOR KIDS
Keep reading for a free word search to go along with your beach or ocean theme! When I was little, I always loved completing word searches! I loved feeling like a detective and finding hidden words in the sea of letters…and now my daughter is the same way! When I was teaching 1st and 2nd grade, I loved having word… Read More
5 MYTHS ABOUT TEACHING YOUR LITTLE ONE AT HOME
Let’s talk about teaching our little ones at home! As a parent, it can feel scary to jump into this role, but I promise you…you can do it! You don’t have to be a homeschooling parent to teach your little one at home. And it doesn’t have to take a lot of time, either. You can set up simple, fun,… Read More
HOW SHOULD I WORK ON READING SKILLS WITH MY KIDS?
Summer is here, and for many of us, that means more time at home with our littles. Whether you work or stay home, send your little to preschool or homeschool…summer usually means more quality family time! And with a new school year just a few months away, many of us also like to use this extra family time to work… Read More
Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators
This post is sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are based on my honest personal opinion. One of the accomplishments I’m most proud of from my career is earning my master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I loved learning about the ways little ones learn best, how to connect with them in the… Read More
Editable Charts for Littles
Routines are important for little ones. They thrive when they understand what is expected of them and how to meet those expectations. That’s why I’ve created these FREE editable charts for you to use when helping your little ones follow their routines. These charts are a great visual cue for your little one to see which tasks they’ve completed and… Read More
Teachers Make a Difference Every Day Photo Contest
*THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED* Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6th-10th 2019. Do you know how you’re going to celebrate that special teacher in your life during this awesome week?! If you need a new & creative idea for honoring an important teacher in your life, then read on! This post is sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute. All reviews and opinions expressed… Read More