You don’t need letter of the week to teach the alphabet to kids. Read below about how (and why!) to use fun and meaningful activities to teach children about letters. I know there’s a ton of information out there about teaching children letters. I want to throw my two cents in, as well, based onKeep Reading
Here’s How to Make Gold Slime with Just 3 Ingredients
This gold slime recipe is one of my most favorite slimes to make with children! My son, my students, and I have been having a little too much fun with slime for years and years now! It’s incredibly engaging sensory play for the kiddos, along with being an interesting science activity. What about you? Do youKeep Reading
25+ Dr. Seuss Activities Perfect for a Preschool Dr. Seuss Theme
Here are some Dr. Seuss activities for preschool kids to get into at the beginning of March (or anytime really)! Be sure to keep these ideas on hand for your next Dr. Seuss theme. There’s even a blank, editable lesson plan sheet you can grab at the bottom of this post. Related: How to TeachKeep Reading
60+ Valentine Activities for Preschoolers to Make and Do
Are you gearing up for Valentine’s Day? Here are over 60 valentine activities for preschoolers to add to your Valentine’s Day lesson plans. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Valentine’s Day Pinterest board? Related: Printable Valentine’s Day Lesson Plans Valentine’s Day is often associated with hearts and sugar, and it’s a great impetus to talk with kiddos aboutKeep Reading
The Mitten Activities Preschoolers are Going to Love
These The Mitten activities are sure to engage and interest your preschoolers! I’ve been teaching since 2001, and over the course of the years I have accrued many (many!) children’s books. Something tells me I’m not the only early childhood educator who’s done this! While I have a hearty appreciation for a wide variety ofKeep Reading
This Marshmallow Craft Helps Teach Children Their Names
Make a name marshmallow craft with your preschoolers this winter (or any time, really). Related: Name Snowman Preschool Craft I’m not the only teacher who sometimes ends up with stale items sometimes, right? You know what I mean. When you’re cleaning out your classroom cabinets and you find an old bag of marshmallows that fellKeep Reading
The Mitten Printable Emergent Reader for Preschool and Kindergarten
Children practice a variety of early literacy skills with this free The Mitten printable book. It’s one of The Mitten activities we’ve enjoyed doing over the years. You can grab your copy at the bottom of this post. Jan Brett is one of my favorite children’s authors. Of course, my students (and my son) likeKeep Reading
Name Snowman Preschool Craft Perfect for a Snowman Theme
Here’s how to set up a fun and meaningful winter activity for preschoolers using a name snowman. Be sure to grab your free printable version of this activity at the bottom of the post. Working with 4 and 5 year old children, I tend to use names a ton in my teaching. I find itKeep Reading
How to Make Super Stretchy Gingerbread Butter Slime with Model Magic
This gingerbread slime is perfect for gingerbread man theme, or just for something fun to do around Christmas. Take your slime making to a new level by making butter slime with Model Magic. Check out my Slimes and Ooblecks and Goops, Oh My! Pinterest board Related: Candy Cane Shaving Cream Slime This is another slime recipeKeep Reading
Sweet-Smelling Candy Cane Christmas Activity for the Sensory Center
You won’t need too many materials to make this candy cane Christmas activity for your sensory table! Related: Huge List of Candy Cane Crafts and Activities Over the years, I’ve noticed that a huge percentage of my preschoolers are really drawn to scent-based sensory activities. As such, I’ve gone out of my way to make sureKeep Reading
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