Valentine Gifts Preschoolers Can Make
Collection of easy Valentine gifts preschoolers can make; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms; Pre-K Valentine’s Day activities
Non Candy Valentines for Kids
25 Non-Candy Valentines for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Printables and non-candy gifts you can give your kids for Valentine’s Day.
How to Make a Valentine’s Day Mailbox
Make a Valentine’s Day mailbox out of a cereal box. Cute and easy rainbow mailbox for your preschool or kindergarten kids.
Printable Valentine Beginning Sounds Game
Fun, printable alphabet conversation heart game to help your preschool or kindergarten students learn how to identify beginning sounds.
10+ Valentine Discovery Bottles
Use these 10 ideas to create discovery bottles for a Valentine theme for preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten.
Healthy Valentine Snack For Preschool
Valentine sandwich snack- use homemade jam to create a simple, healthier treat for Valentine’s Day in preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten.
Valentine Rhythm and Pattern Activity
Valentine rhythm activity to teach pattern skills with music and movement. Perfect for a Valentine theme in preschool and pre-k.
Science Areas for Preschoolers: Nurturing Young Minds with Fun and Easy Activities
Want to create a simple science area for preschoolers? Learn how to create a fun science center to keep your kids engaged and learning!
Building a Natural Preschool Math Center: The Ultimate Guide
Interested in building a natural preschool math center? Bring more nature into your preschool classroom with these inexpensive items.
My Step-By-Step Process to Improve Cleanup Transitions in the Preschool Classroom
Do transitions in your classroom have you at the end of your rope? Does it feel like you’re trying to herd kittens during arrival, dismissal, or cleanup time? Then I have two things to tell you: You’re not alone. I can help! You see, transitions are something that all early […]
My 5-Step Solution to a Loud Classroom
Friends, I have a question for you: Are the students in your classroom too loud? If so, then welcome to the club no one wants to join (yes, I have jokes). I can relate to students who have trouble keeping their outside voices where they belong, outside. And principals who […]
How to Use ASL in the Early Childhood Classroom
Friends, I have a question for you: Could your students use a little extra help paying attention during circle time? Are they constantly interrupting you? Or maybe they’re struggling to learn important academic skills? All right, that was more than one question, but you get the gist! Children have short […]
The Top 3 Pitfalls to Avoid If You Want to Ace Your Formal Observation
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a teacher more than a formal observation. You’re exhausted from all the hours you spent creating the perfect lesson plans. You’re waiting anxiously with a dry mouth and sweaty palms for your principal to walk through the door. And there’s this sound […]
28 Nursery Rhyme Books for Preschool and Pre-K
More than 25 nursery rhyme picture books to read aloud to kids in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.
How to Create the Perfect Morning Routine for Your Preschool Classroom
Use morning work boxes to create a simple morning routine for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Perfect for back to school!
What to Do When Parents Don’t Want Their Child to Participate in Holiday Activities
Friends, I have a question for you: Have you ever had a parent request that their child not participate in holiday activities in your classroom? If you’ve taught for any length of time, chances are you’ve encountered this issue before. But what can you do about it? And how […]
Bullying in the Preschool Classroom: What to Do When a Parent Tells You Their Child Is Getting Bullied
In the last two episodes, Dan St. Romain and I sat down and discussed everything from how to teach your students to become more independent to how to get them not to interrupt you during small group time. Today, he and I will be tackling another hot topic: What […]
How to Help Your Preschool Students Become More Independent
Let’s face it, teaching young children to be more independent isn’t easy. In fact, it’s one of those tasks that takes a lot of patience, hard work, and intention planning. But today’s your lucky day, because the brilliant Dan St. Romain is here to help break it all down […]
How to Reduce Interruptions During Small Group Time
It’s no secret that small group time can be challenging, even for the most seasoned early childhood teachers. Why is that? Simply because it’s not always easy to manage the other students while working with small groups, which means the possibilities for interruption can be… infinite. But what can […]
How to Redirect Students in the Preschool Classroom
Many early childhood teachers feel like a broken record. They’re always saying “no” and “no hitting” and “use your words,” etc… If you’ve been teaching preschool for a while, then you know that every day can be like a battlefield (full of cute children, yes, but a battlefield nonetheless). Our […]
