It’s a magical thing, these fairy tales. We’ve read them for generations, and now we have the opportunity to read these fairy tale books for preschoolers to our little ones, spreading that fairy dust over their imaginations. But we can do even better than just read the same books we
Do me a favor: throw away those dang worksheets! (Or rather, please recycle them.) There is nothing enticing, exciting, or enchanting about tracing numbers on a piece of paper. Talk about a fun-killer. And yes, learning can be fun! You just have to make it that way! And when it
Five years old, imagination swirling with wonder at Disneyland, and I watch in awe as a little girl pulls the sword from the stone to become a princess for the day. It has been my fairy tale dream ever since to pull the sword from the stone. Now, I get
Looking for books to read aloud during your zoo theme? These zoo books for preschoolers not only help teach about the different animals at the zoo and the sounds they make, but they also incorporate some important life lessons. Check out our list of zoo books for toddlers! This post
I’m a total nerd when it comes to learning facts. It’s just something I love. I guess that’s why they’re called fun facts. This nerdy trait was useful when my sister and I went to the zoo a few weeks ago. She said I was her own personal tour guide.
Incorporating different types of art projects can be hard, especially when you have so many other subjects and centers to plan and prep. It may be at the bottom of your list, but having different invitations to create is so important. After all, creativity can help you in so many
Here’s a list of apple books for preschool that is just right to read aloud to toddlers. From apples to apple pie and applesauce, we hope you enjoy some of these books about apples like we did. This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission
I took art classes all throughout school, including on the weekends. I just loved that creative outlet built into my schedule. And now I realize that as an adult I miss it. I miss the challenge, the exploration, the joy of creating something new. It is something that brings so
What do I put in the science center this week? Many preschool teachers are often left wondering this question. Um, magnifying glasses. Um, pictures of planets. Just um. Well, for space week, let me make this easy for you. Here are some low-prep space science activities that you can easily
Kids love animals. That’s a fact! And many children dream of becoming a zookeeper, just like my bestie. This zoo dramatic play set will introduce preschoolers to the exciting world of zookeepers. From building and designing habitats to feeding the zoo animals, this center is full of learning opportunities. Check
I am a reader. I love discovering a new book that captivates my mind and lets me plunge into a new world. But sometimes, books fall short. We are left wanting more. That very thing happened to me when looking for good kid books about space. But after much persistence,
It has happened: The moment when your baby suddenly becomes a person. All of a sudden, she’s a sweet goofball, and I’m just supposed to be okay with her growing up!?! Well, I’m not. The only thing that makes this kinda okay is that I get to see her grow
I am a former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, now stay-at-home-mom to my two beautiful, charismatic girls, Addison and Aria.
I’ve created engaging preschool learning activities grouped into themes to make it easy for you to implement teaching with play with your little learners, too!
