These Halloween themed ideas are all treats and no tricks! Whether you are planning a classroom party or looking for a few ideas to make the day special at home, there are plenty of great ideas for everyone! Halloween Center Ideas Halloween Bead Towers – great for fine motor practice! Halloween Writing Trays – Add…
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The Best Quiet Time Activities for Preschoolers
Preschool is hard work! And with that hard work, some students need a rest. The problem occurs, however, when you have some students that need to rest while others simply are not sleepy. You can lead a preschooler to a cot, but you can’t make him nap! So what to do with the bright-eyed and…
Sweet Summer Books for Preschoolers
Please note: as an Amazon Associate, Play to Learn Preschool earns a small amount from qualifying purchases. Are you looking for good summer books? When the weather gets warm, and things slow down, it is the best time to kick back and enjoy some great reading material. Camping outdoors, swimming with friends, and enjoying tasty…
Virtual Learning Websites for Preschool Learners
Children are filled with natural curiosity. Sometimes, however, circumstances aren’t great for adventuring out past your own yard. There are many ways to allow your little explorers to virtually experience things they might not get a chance to see otherwise! While Play to Learn Virtual Preschool is a great resource, some parents find their preschool…
Ocean Circle Time Activities and Centers for Preschoolers
Looking for an ocean activity? Over half of our planet is covered in water, and most of that is oceans! These activities and lessons are all about the big blue sea. Keep reading for ideas for circle time, play centers, and small group activities. Even if a field trip to the seashore is not possible,…
Outstanding Ocean Books for the Preschool Classroom
Dive right in! Children love the ocean! It has many of their favorite things – sand to dig and build, water to splash and cool off, and plenty of fascinating creatures to explore. Bring the seashore to your classroom with these outstanding ocean books! Ocean Books about the Beach Beach Day: Clifford’s Puppy Days by…
Animal Circle Time – Virtual Preschool
We are going to learn all about different animals and their habitats this week during Virtual Preschool. Our lessons will focus on savanna animals, jungle animals, polar animals, forest animals, and ocean animals. We are so glad that you’re here! You can tune in each weekday at 11:00 a.m. EST for a new video HERE….
Virtual Preschool – Down on the Farm
We are going to learn all about FARMS this week during Virtual Preschool. Our lessons will focus on the animals that live on the farm, why farms are important, and what the farmer’s job is. Each day, there is a welcome song & dance, a mini-lesson or flannel board story about the topic of the…
10 Magnet Board Centers – Learning on a Vertical Surface
Magnet board centers are a compact powerhouse in the classroom. Not only are they easy to make and change to fit a lesson, but they also provide a unique vertical play experience for students. Benefits of working in a vertical space include: Working on a vertical surface, such as a magnet board, allows students to…
Community Helper Activities for Preschoolers
Community Helper activities and lessons encourage preschoolers to think more closely and appreciate all of the people in their community who work to keep them safe, healthy, well-fed, and educated! Use these activity ideas during Circle Time, at play centers, and in small groups. Everyone lives in a community. Some communities are large busy towns…