Celebrate July 4th and Canada Day

So many great ideas were shared last week, including some fun ways for kids to celebrate July 4th and Canada Day!  Before today’s link-up, I’d love to share those ideas with you.

Ideas for celebrating Independence Day (July 4):

• 10 Ideas for a Preschool Patriotic Theme {Fun-A-Day!}
• 4th of July Montessori Activities {Gift of Curiosity}
• Red, White, & Blue – 4th of July Decorations {Crazy little lovebirds}
• July 4th Wind Chime {We Made That}
• Confetti Votive {Green Owl Art}
• Crafts for Kids: Make a Statue of Liberty Crown and Torch {Buggy and Buddy}

Ideas for celebrating Canada Day (July 1):

• Three Canadian Flag Crafts {And Next Comes L}
• Canada Day Crafts {Bear & Lion}
• Canadian Peg Dolls {And Next Comes L}

Onto the link up!  If you’d like to grab a button for this link-up, feel free:

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If you were featured, I have a special button just for you:

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Now, grab a cup of coffee and join me for the Stress-Free Sunday link-up. You can link up anything family-friendly . . . it doesn’t have to be related to the ideas I shared above.  Please keep in mind that, by linking up, you’re giving me permission to share a picture and a link back to your post.  I can’t wait to see what you share this week!

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Hands-On Preschool Materials

It is imperative that we keep our classrooms stocked with materials that will give our students the hands-on learning experiences that they love (and need!). There are a few specific things that I always keep on hand in my classroom. Check them out in the list below.

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• Crayons
• Glue
• Blocks
• Puzzles
• Safety scissors
• Dramatic play items
• Math manipulatives
• Dry erase markers
• Sensory items
• Playdough
• Craft supplies
• Playground balls
• Music and movement tools
• Books, books, and more books!

When it comes to preschool, this list is really just skims the surface of the wide variety of materials that can be used. The best thing about this age group is that they learn the most while playing. So, whether they’re playing on the playground, building with blocks, or creating a masterpiece, rest assured that the children are learning so many important skills, all while having fun!

Done-for-You Preschool Resources

Planning meaningful lessons for students week after week while balancing other teaching responsibilities and a personal life can be a daunting task. That’s where Preschool Teacher 101 comes in to save you time!

Preschool Teacher 101 has created some amazing preschool lesson and activity plans that will be perfect for your classroom. Click on the images below to learn more about these patriotic resources!

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