This week, we ponied up into the Wild West world of kids’ cowboy books, a departure from our usual exploration of princesses and all things pink, given my two young daughters’ interests. We embarked on a journey to uncover the intricacies of cowboy attire, the rugged landscapes they roamed, and
There are so many ways to lasso in some excitement to your Wild West theme. With an engaging theme, a little spark of imagination, and a few manipulatives, learning will come to life with these hands-on Wild West literacy activities for our preschoolers. This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which
Math, the subject dreaded by so many, must start with such a strong foundation that everything else just falls into place. The fear and anxiety will dissipate, replaced by an excitement to solve the next problem. With that being said, this week, we saddled up hands-on ways to engage our
Imagination ignites with sensory play. There’s something magical about the sound of scooping and pouring dried oats, the rough texture of hay, and the movement of materials that just captivates the little ones for hours of engaged play. This week, we lassoed up some sensory play with these Wild West
Dramatic play is my absolute favorite! There are so many skills wrapped up in play that the children don’t even realize they are learning while they gallop around the room, neighing like a horse and saying, “Wee-haw!” Take a look at the “mane” event of the week: Wild West dramatic
Oh, the sweet promise of warmth, growth, and time outdoors. Spring is the season that puts a little hop back into my step after the cold confinement of winter. As nature awakens (and my happiness), so should our literacy centers! Let’s jump into some engaging spring literacy activities for preschoolers
It’s time to roll up our sleeves, don the hard hats, and get to work! Okay, maybe we won’t all be getting as hands-on with these construction activities as you might imagine – but that doesn’t mean these construction centers won’t have us building something, nonetheless. See how you can
There’s some sort of magic when it comes to snow. The glittering snowflakes cast a peaceful spell on us and cause us to pause and marvel at the beauty of nature. We just visited the Ice Castles, which are castles made from snow and ice that you can explore. The
Some people think fall is all about the changing leaves. Others think it’s all about the pumpkin spice. Personally, I think fall is all about last-ditch delights before winter traps you inside for months. And these fall activities for your classroom are all about having fun in the fall (even
Getting a pet is like adopting a guaranteed best friend. Someone who will comfort you, be ever-so-excited to see you, and occasionally tear into something you like. Even if you don’t have a pet, you have a sure-thing friend looking out for you. I’ve created these pet literacy activities for
Fun fact: My parents named their children alphabetically from A-F, which means I, Bethany, am the second oldest. My dad obviously loves things in order, and so do we as preschool teachers. That’s why all of these all about me activities for preschoolers are in order and ready for you
There’s nothing that gets me buzzing more than an exciting learning activity – the kind of learning center where preschoolers wait in line to play and, obviously, to learn! That’s what I’m talking about! And so, with these insect preschool activities for your literacy centers, I hope your preschoolers buzz,
