Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem-solving skills, and social interaction. This type of play aids in developing and enhancing memory. It is great for calming an anxious or frustrated child. Make these (cheap) squishy sensory bags to place on the light table and reap the benefits of all these. This…
Circle Time
5 Senses Activity – Apple Taste Test
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…
Tips for Better Behavior
Behavior can be tricky in a preschool setting. When children come to preschool, they are learning more than just letters and numbers. They’re setting the foundation for behavioral skills that are important for success in a classroom setting. They are just starting to learn how to stand in line, share a popular toy, and in…
Make Calendar Time Meaningful for Preschoolers
Each morning at preschool after the students have completed their morning work, we spend a few minutes together at Circle Time. At the beginning of the year with our younger students, it lasts about 5 minutes– just enough time to sing a hello song and practice each others’ names. By the time our students are…
Spring Circle Time
Preschoolers love circle time. It’s a few minutes of their day where they can practice participating in a whole group activity, and learn a new song or rhyme at the same time! Here are a bunch of fantastic circle time activities that will keep your 3-5 year olds singing, moving, and learning at the same…
Polar Animals Unit
We recently wrapped up our unit on Polar Animals and Opposites. The lessons started with this adorable book about a loud, big white polar bear named Alex, and his small, quiet best friend Zina. Alex and Zina live on opposite sides of the world, but they travel to meet each other in the middle. This…
Fall Thematic Unit
The start of a new month means the start of a new thematic unit in our classroom. In October, we’re learning all about Fall! The unit started with an exploration of fall nature items — acorns, pinecones, twigs and leaves. During circle time, we learned this easy “Seasons” song. We looked at each poster…
Preschool Circle Time Activities for Fall
Circle time is an essential part of the preschool day. If you’re looking for some circle time inspiration this Fall, you’ve come to the right place! For children ages 3-5, circle time must be short & sweet, active & interactive and most of all– FUN. These preschool super-teachers have some great resources if you’re just getting…
Apple Circle Time
Circle time is one of our favorite times of the day. It has to be short and sweet, interactive and active, and fun! We have 3 mini circle times during the day: 1. First thing in the morning– After the students complete their morning work and everyone is settled, we sing a “Hello” song, say,…
Summer Centers
Hooray for June and summer weather! With just two weeks left of school, we are spending our days talking about ice cream, swimming pools, campgrounds, and other “Summer Fun”. We sang this song during circle time. I set out pictures of various summer activities (drinking lemonade, building sandcastles, wearing sunscreen etc.) and the students each…