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What to Do When All Your Preschoolers Want to Go to the Same Center

 If you’ve ever taught young children (and my bet is you have, since you’re listening to this podcast) then you’ve probably had your fair share of daily fires to put out. I feel you, I’ve been there too.  It’s no secret that the daily life of an early childhood […]

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Preschool Literacy Skills: What to Teach First?

 Teaching young children literacy skills can be tricky. They’re such an important skill that it can become downright intimidating to teach them to your students. Which comes first? Letter names? Or letter sounds? The answers to those questions are tricky. Figuring out where to start can give even the […]

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The 10 Best Winter Activities for Your Preschool Classroom

Does this sound familiar to you?  While everyone else is out singing carols and decking the halls, you are barely keeping your head above water, because you’re trying to do all that plus prep all of your lessons and activities for the first week back after winter break. Just thinking […]

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Managing a Temper Tantrum in the Preschool Classroom

Let me ask you this question. Have you ever had a child in your classroom get upset when they didn’t get their own way?  If your answer is “yes” (and I’m sure it is), then this episode is for you! Why is that? Simply because in it, I’ll be discussing […]

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Amazon Favs for Your Preschool Learning Centers

If you’re anything like me, then you love a good deal (and truth is, who doesn’t?) Which is why this is such an exciting time of the year. As someone who looooves a good deal, Cyber Monday is one of my favorite ways to find good deals on new materials […]

How to Help Bored Children Cope in the Preschool Classroom

 I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty certain hearing a student say “I’m boooooored!!” is every preschool teacher’s nightmare. I’ve been through this before, as have you, I’m sure. And, because of that, I know you can imagine the panic in every teacher’s head when those cursed words […]

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How to Get Your Preschool Students Excited About Your Less Popular Classroom Centers

 Imagine with me: You’ve got your preschool classroom all set up. The centers are stocked and ready to be used, full of materials you’ve purchased or made yourself.  Everything is the best it could be, and you just can’t wait for your students to use and enjoy every single […]

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Tweezing Corn Fine Motor Practice in Preschool

Provide your preschool kids with a super fun, hands-on activity to practice fine motor skills. They’ll love tweezing corn from the cob!

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12 Creative Thanksgiving Ideas To Spice Up Your Classroom This November

Curriculum themes and activities for fall and Thanksgiving for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; November Preschool Themes; Pre-K fall activities.

Cranberry Sensory Bin for Preschool

Cranberry Sensory Bin for Preschool

A hands-on cranberry sensory bin is perfect for a Thanksgiving theme. Your preschool kids will love using turkey basters and real cranberries

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Preschool Thanksgiving Activities: 4 Steps Towards Inclusivity

 Whether you love pumpkin pie and turkey, or you dread family get-togethers, one thing’s for sure, Thanksgiving is almost here!  What does this mean for early childhood teachers like you and me? Well simply… Thanksgiving activities and the dreaded extra work that comes with them. Being a preschool teacher […]

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Keeping Restless Preschoolers Engaged With Fall Songs, Books, and Games

Are you still struggling to get your little ones to stay engaged with you in the classroom? Or maybe you’re wondering how you’re ever going to teach them anything at this pace? Well then, I’ve got the solution for you! Today, I’ll be sharing with you the best preschool activities […]

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25 Best Gingerbread Man Books for Preschool

Gingerbread book list for your preschool or kindergarten classroom. A read aloud book list for kids at home or in the classroom.

Set Up Your Preschool Classroom Art Area

Art center set-up ideas and pictures for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. How to create an inviting art center to support creativity. How to organize and store your art center supplies.

25 Children’s Christmas Books

Christmas books for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. 25 favorite books for reading aloud to young children.

25 Thanksgiving Books for Preschool

25 Thanksgiving picture books to read aloud during the month of November with a focus on being thankful and turkeys. Perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten.

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Process Art vs. Product Art: Which Is Better for Your Preschool Students?

Every pre-k teacher knows it, making art is a big part of preschool. It’s a great way for the children to be creative, enrich their imagination, and develop their fine motor skills in a fun and enjoyable manner. However, making sure your students are creating the right kind of art […]

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What to Do About Biting in Preschool?

What to do about biting in preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten. How to deal with kids who bite at home or in the preschool classroom.

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Preschool Centers: To Combine or Not to Combine?

 If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer amount of educational preschool centers you’re supposed to have in your preschool classroom, then you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves facing a dilemma when setting up centers in our classroom: Should we have a separate area for each center? Or can […]

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The Best (and Worst) Alphabet Activities for the Beginning of the Year

 The beginning of the year is always tricky. There is so much to take care of, things to set up, new students to meet, etc… All of this stuff can be pretty stressful, but I’m here to make it just a little bit easier on you. Friends, today, we’re […]