My positivity, craziness, sense of adventure, drive, and acceptance come from my family. I am one of six kids, and my entire family has influenced who I’ve become, just as it does for our preschoolers. And when they leave home to come to school for the first time, we want
Have you ever noticed that preschoolers love touching everything? Has your heart ever skipped a beat as your little one reached towards something before you could warn them or squeak out a “no!” before touching something breakable or dangerous? Well, same! But it is what preschoolers do best. They learn
That time of year is upon us again when the days are getting shorter and the darkness creeps in a little earlier. While some people may feel a little down during this time, others may be inspired by the cooler weather and changing seasons to get creative. If you’re looking
Preschoolers are natural scientists. They are constantly asking questions and exploring the world around them. So why not help them explore the world of nocturnal animals? There are many fun and engaging science activities you can do with your class that will help them learn about these animals. These nocturnal
When I was growing up, I was afraid of the dark. As I would walk from the shower to my room out back, I would turn on one light before walking back to turn off the other. Thankfully, as I got older, I realized that there’s nothing to be afraid
“You don’t need anything but hope. The kind of hope that flies on silent wings under a shining owl moon.” -Jane Yolen And I can give you hope as your plan your nocturnal animal math activities. Hope that it won’t take all night to come up with hands-on, creative activities
Are you a night owl? Let’s be real. Even if you enjoy staying up late, the last thing you want to do at 11 pm on a Sunday night is write lesson plans for the week. It’s the perfect buzzkill for your weekend and a horrible way to start your
The lazy days of summer are the perfect time to work on your toddler’s fine motor skills. These summer fine motor activities are fun and will keep them entertained while helping them develop essential skills. Activities like scooping pompom ice cream, playing with Kinetic Sand, and using tongs to pick
The adventures of summer ignite the senses: icy popsicles on a hot afternoon, sand silkily sliding between your toes, watermelon juice dripping down your chin, and bubbles bursting with sparkling pops. And we, as parents and teachers, can also bring about these nostalgic sensations in our summer art for toddlers.
My family camps at Lake McConaughy every year since the 80s. It’s tradition for us even though it’s not what most people think of when they hear the word camping. Big Mac is beach camping with swimming and sandcastles rather than hiking and forests. So when I set this camping
Summer has a particular taste. It’s the sweetness of sun-soaked afternoons filled with lemonade, ice cream, and popsicles followed by sunsets of s’mores. Can you taste summer now? So we’re going to make our summer math centers extra sweet – so delectably sweet that no one will be able to
Is it summer yet? Even though the weather is still a little iffy (we’re talking branch-breaking snow in Colorado), I’m already dreaming of lazy days at the pool, popsicles, and reading fun books with my preschooler. We’ve put together a list of our favorite books that will keep your little
