Thematic Units
Learning Centers
Dramatic Play
Literacy
Math
Classroom Management

Teaching Tips for Preschool and KindergartenTeaching Tips

Here you will find my best teaching tips. Things they don’t teach in college, like how to have a successful open house, or how to conduct professional parent conferences. Take your time here, it’s a goldmine of info that will help you teach better, save time, and live more!

See Related Products in the Shop

Parent Conference SystemOpen House PowerPointPrintable Parent Handbook

Classroom Rules

Preschool Classroom Rules

As a preschool or pre-k teacher, it’s essential to establish a few simple and straightforward preschool classroom rules to help your students learn how to be safe in the classroom environment. Classroom rules work best when they accompany a well-designed environment, age-appropriate lessons and activities, and strong relationships. Easy to […]

a picture of 3 different daily schedules printed on colorful paper and laying flat on a table with colorful markers

Preschool Daily Schedule Examples for Preschool & Pre-K Classrooms

Preschool Daily Schedule and Visual Schedules for Preschool and Pre-K Classrooms Do you have to create a daily schedule for your classroom each school year? Being a preschool teacher is tough enough without having to recreate the wheel each year – am I right? Have no fear, here you’ll find […]

[Image: How to prevent kids from biting]

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.

Successful Parent Conferences in Preschool and Kindergarten

Preschool & Pre-K Parent Teacher Conference Questions & Downloadable Forms

Planning for, preparing, and conducting parent conferences can be overwhelming and stressful. Every teacher goes through the worry and the anxiety that come with them, even those of us who have been teaching for decades.  But, lucky for you, I’m here to let you know that parent-teacher conferences don’t have […]

English Language Learners in Preschool

Teaching Strategies for Preschool & Pre-k English Language Learners

Do you need help teaching English Language Learners in your classroom here in the U.S., or abroad? Having a multicultural classroom is a must in today’s day and age. Here you’ll find my best advice for teaching dual language learners in preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classrooms. Tips for Working with […]

calendar time tips

Calendar Time Activities for Preschool and Pre-K Teachers

Calendar time tips for Pre-K Teachers How to Teach Calendar to Preschoolers In the Pre-K or Preschool classroom, calendar time can be challenging for many reasons. Sitting still and listening isn’t something that comes naturally to many children. The ideal calendar time is very short, to match the attention spans […]

multisensory activities

Teaching the Alphabet: 31 Multi-Sensory Activities

31 hands-on activities for teaching the alphabet in your preschool or pre-k classroom. Multi-sensory techniques to make learning fun!

a colorful collage of 6 photos showing different fine motor activities

20 Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers

20 fun fine motor activities your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten students will love! help Engaging, hands-on fine motor activities.

Cutting Practice Ideas for Preschool

Cutting Activities for Preschoolers

25+ fun cutting activities for preschoolers! Clever cutting activities to motivate your preschool or pre-k kids to practice scissor skills.

Movement Songs for Preschoolers

Preschool Movement Songs: 15 Action Songs for Kids

15 movement songs for your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten kids. Action songs for gross motor practice in the classroom!

Cutting with Scissors

Cutting with Scissors: The Best Tips for Teaching Kids

How do you teach kids to cut with scissors? My best tips for teaching scissor skills in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten, + free printable!

Best Yoga Videos

14 Kid Yoga Videos for Preschool and Pre-K

14 yoga videos for your pre-k or preschool kids. Your kids will love these calming and relaxing yoga videos to refocus extra energy!

PreK Curriculum

Pre-K Curriculum

A comprehensive list of skills taught in Pre-K. This list will give you a better idea of what to look for in a good Pre-K curriculum.

prewriting pre-k

Helping Preschoolers Develop Writing Skills

Preschoolers develop writing skills by using sand trays, gel bags, and other pre-writing activities. For preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Virtual Preschool Teaching Ideas

Top Tips for Virtual Teaching from a Pre-K Teacher

Top tips from a preschool teacher who has been teaching her virtual class for the past several months; preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Classroom Rules and Expectations for Preschoolers

Preschool Classroom Rules and Expectations

Which preschool classroom rules and expectations should you introduce in preschool or pre-k, and how should you teach them?

distance learning preschool

Distance Learning: How to Engage Preschoolers

Engage and connect with preschoolers in your distance learning lessons; preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten virtual teaching.

Free Choice Centers

How to Manage Free Choice Learning Centers in Preschool

How to manage free choice learning centers in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Tips for making the most out of center time.

Mess Free Sensory Bags

Sensory Bags for Mess-Free Learning and Play

Use sensory bags in your classroom for mess-free learning and fun. Your kids will love learning and playing with hands-on sensory bags!

Small Group Activities for Preschoolers

Small Group Activities for Preschool

Small group activities for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. What are small groups? Why are they important? And more!