A delightful preschool experience
There’s really nothing better than the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of Fall, is there?! We get to experience 4 very distinct seasons here in Virginia, and fall is absolutely my favorite. Let’s bring all of the excitement of the season into our preschool classroom with these easy fall sensory bins. We like to change our…
Ask any kindergarten teacher what their most abused supplies are in their classroom, and one of the top three will always be “glue sticks.” The poor glue sticks get smashed, completely extended, caps left off, and covered in fuzz. It’s not the fault of the children – many of them do not get to practice…
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…
One of our early math goals is to develop a strong number sense in children. We want them to be able to identify numbers, use one-to-one matching while counting, and also to be able to subitize (visualize) quantities. These Pumpkin Counting Mats are a great way to practice all of these essential skills, in a very fun, playful and developmentally…
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…
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…
The first week of preschool is a very tricky time! We have to spend the majority of each day just teaching our little ones how to do school– where to put their backpacks, how to sit on the carpet, what to do if they have to go to the bathroom, how to carry scissors, where to line…
Have you tried making our apple cinnamon play dough? We used it in our five senses lesson, but it is also perfect for Autumn and goes great with our apple taste test lesson. Using simple items, you can create an invitation to play that will make your play dough center even more irresistible! Setting Up…
Five Senses Bulletin Board This interactive bulletin board is a great way to get some “hands-on” experience learning about the five senses! Why should we teach the five senses? Every person begins interacting with the world using their senses, even before they are born! Drawing a child’s attention to the five senses and discussing them…
When there’s a nip in the air and frost in the morning, it’s time to get out some favorite books about Fall. Preschoolers enjoy being able to relate to the story. They might chime in with, “The leaves are falling off of MY tree too!” Extending the learning through centers is a fantastic way to…