A delightful preschool experience
Our preschoolers need lots of opportunities to practice writing in ways that are developmentally appropriate. Sometimes we practice writing the letters of the alphabet in salt trays and, of course, we always practice writing our names. Another way that our students like to practice is with dry erase markers. We made these Alphabet Practice pages to…
Sensory centers, like this rice table, serve a very important function in early childhood development. Not only does sensory play engage all of the child’s senses, it also builds language, dramatic play, math, science, and social skills Why rice? It’s extremely versatile. It doesn’t leave a residue on small fingers. It can be colored with…
The Apple Taste Test is a wonderful way to incorporate the sense of taste into your lesson. Not only that, but it also sneaks in vocabulary, math, and science – all in one delicious lesson! The Taste Test Set Up Begin the lesson by showing the students the whole apples. It can be quite helpful…
One of the questions that I receive from other teachers, more than another other question is, “What does your preschool schedule look like?” This is a tough question to answer because although our routine is the same every day, the schedule is a bit flexible and it’s very much personalized to suit the needs of…
The dramatic play center is the perfect place for young children to “play to learn.” Most basic home living centers are a kitchen, with play food, dishes, babies, dress-up clothes, and a phone. With a few additions, it is easy to transform it into something extra special. This Sandwich Shop is a great dramatic play…
Make learning fun with this Fall Bulletin Board for Preschoolers! It’s easy to “fall” in love with this Fall interactive bulletin board! Preschoolers will reinforce their knowledge of colors, practice sorting, and learn about fall leaves – without taking up an inch of precious floor space. It’s also a beautiful display when not in use,…
Learning about the 5 senses is a great thematic unit for preschoolers, especially at the beginning of the year. Young children are naturally curious about the world around them and often use their senses to explore and learn. When we set up 5 senses learning centers in our classroom, we give children the opportunity to play,…
Scissor skills are an important part of preschool. Beginning with a highly successful task, such as cutting strips of paper into confetti, help them develop familiarity with scissors and how they work while being extremely satisfying. As a bonus, the confetti they create is easily converted into beautiful seasonal art! Confetti Cutting Practice The Importance…
Looking for some seasonal favorites to read to your little learners? Here are some great read-aloud pumpkin books for the month of October! 5 Little Pumpkins: Dan Yaccarino The easy rhyme and familiar rhythm lends itself well to repetition. Dan Yaccarino uses bold colors and simple illustrations to add to this classic rhyme. Extending…
Does your classroom feel like it’s straight from an episode of “Hoarders”? Do you waste time looking for supplies or waste money buying supplies that you already have but can’t find? We’ve all been there! Running a classroom full of students is tough, but having everything well organized makes it a little bit easier. Classroom…