We all remember Linus from the Peanuts - confident, caring, smart, and still carrying a blanket around everywhere. While Linus is endearing, we all wonder if letting children indefinitely carry blankies aka security blankets or loveys will harm their development. Will they face judgment from peers? Will they struggle to make friends? Will they lack the independence of other children? These View Post
Hands-On Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
These Thanksgiving activities for kids are the perfect way to learn about Thanksgiving and practice learning activities at the same time. Some of my favorite October and November activities for preschool are fall activities and Thanksgiving activities. One of the best ways to teach children is through preschool themes. Since Thanksgiving is a holiday, it makes it a perfect theme for children View Post
Muffin Tin Magic Sensory Play Activity for Kids
This sensory play activity is a great way to extend learning and make it magical! Aren't vacations incredible? The sun, the sand, the ocean, and time to just relax? Vacations are the best... ...particularly when you have a 4-year-old boy who is constantly running and jumping and moving in need of something to entertain him at all times or else he starts entertaining himself which usually View Post
The Ultimate List of Preschool Themes
Get the ultimate list of preschool themes to help plan your yearly activities! Preschool themes are one of the best ways to teach children. I’ve used many different types of preschool curriculum throughout my 15 years of teaching, and the one that is my most tried and true is preschool themes. I especially loved to tie them into stories, since that is also one of the most powerful ways that View Post
Painted Foam Pumpkin Book Character Craft
Pumpkin book characters are a fun way to bring stories alive and decorate for Halloween at the same time. Painting pumpkins can be a fun, easy, and safer alternative to carving them around Halloween, especially for young children. These book character pumpkins are easier to make than they look, and they can be customized in so many ways! This wonderful idea and tutorial came from Barbara, View Post
Super Fun Rainbow Science Activities Just For Kids
Rainbows are one of my favorite parts of Spring. It usually means that the sun is shining and I'm always happy with that. Even though it usually means it is raining as well, but I'll take the sunshine when I can get it! Incorporating rainbows in science activities is not only fun but super easy. These Rainbow Science activities are perfect for the classroom or at home. Most of them don't require View Post
8 Must-Read Parenting Books From Around the World
These eight eye-opening parenting books from different cultures the world challenge the idea that there is only one good way to be a parent. We all want to be good parents and raise well-adjusted, happy children by doing all the “right” things. But sometimes we forget that there is more than one good way to raise a child. When you think about it, the rules that guide our parenting choices View Post