Halloween is a wonderful time to delve into “spooky” science with the kids. Below are more than 25 Halloween science and sensory activities to try with the kids this month! Integrating science activities and sensory activities into the preschool classroom (and at home!) can be seriously fun for everyone involved. That, alone, is reason enoughKeep Reading
Super Engaging Apple Pie Sensory Play for an Apple Theme
To me, September is the perfect time for a teaching preschoolers about apples! The new school year signals that fall’s on its way, bringing with it thoughts of apples and pumpkins. My preschoolers and I had an absolute blast with this apple pie sensory play, which is perfect for an apple theme. Apple Theme FunKeep Reading
How to Make Back to School Books Preschoolers Will Love
Make and read back to school books with kids as they get ready to head into a new school year. It will help as they transition to a new classroom or school! As a pre-k teacher, with a background teaching kindergarten, I’m often asked how to ease transitions between school years. Whether it’s moving fromKeep Reading
Free Printable Sign In Book for Name Writing Practice
Name writing is an important skill to learn in early childhood. Read about how to make and use your own preschool sign-in book so kids can practice name writing. Names are the . . . well, name . . . of the game in preschool! To get the kids started, I’m a big believer inKeep Reading
What Your Child REALLY Needs to Be Ready for Kindergarten
Inside you’ll find a look at what children really need to know to be ready for kindergarten. It might not be what you expect! “Look, I found this checklist on the internet about everything my son needs to know before kindergarten. But I’m worried because he doesn’t know all of his letters and letter sounds.” “TheKeep Reading
THE Best Way to Handle Kindergarten and Preschool Homework
Inside: Find out the the absolute best way to put together a meaningful kindergarten and preschool homework plan. “Miss Mary Catherine, what about homework? Her brothers have homework most nights, and I could really use some help in that department.” Questions like this one aren’t unusual at preschool/kindergarten Back-to-School Nights or Meet the Teacher gatherings.Keep Reading
You Need to Try These Top 10 Summer Science Experiments
I have a secret to share with you. We love science. Okay, so that’s not really a big secret given how many hands-on science activities we’ve jumped into over the years. If you’re science lovers like we are, you’ve got to check out these awesome summer science experiments. More than 50 to choose from, soKeep Reading
Explore Hands On Math with a Watermelon Geoboard
A fantastic way to explore hands on math with the kids this summer! Turn a watermelon into a geoboard for math, science, and fine motor development fun. “Mom, let’s get some watermelons! To eat, but you know what else we should do? Make one of those math things AND see if we can make oneKeep Reading
30+ Fantastic Activities for a Preschool Ocean Theme
Oh, how I love a good preschool ocean theme! Of course, the following ideas would be wonderful for a kindergarten ocean theme, too! Or adapt them for older children, as well! This collection is broken down into categories so you can find exactly what you want- arts and crafts, sensory bins, science, play doughs, math, literacy,Keep Reading
15+ Ideas that “Arrrr!” Fun for a Preschool Pirate Theme
A preschool pirate theme is perfect for summer camps! Of course, every kiddo I know would love these pirate activities at any point during the year. Get Ready for a Preschool Pirate Theme, Me Hearties! More than 15 ideas and activities for a preschool pirate theme. I’d love to hear about some of yourKeep Reading
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