Fall is in the air and we have much to be grateful for. Celebrate all that November has to offer with your preschoolers. These November preschool themes are a great way to keep your preschoolers engaged and learning during this fantastic, fun fall month! It is just one of many educational preschool themes from our ultimate list of preschool themes. We have some fall themes for lesson plan View Post
Valentine’s Day Letter Formation Mats
We LOVE this set of Valentine's Day letter formation mats! These hands-on Valentine themed mats develop letter confidence no matter what stage children are in when it comes to writing. They are also perfect for fine motor development since each letter mat includes opportunities for fun finger tracing or using a manipulative. Each letter has colored lines to help make letter formation simple and View Post
January Preschool Themes You’re Going to Love!
Our January preschool themes are a great way to keep your preschoolers focused and engaged following one of the busiest times of the year! January is a time of fresh starts and new beginnings and choosing a just right theme for this month's learning is oh so essential. Plus, January preschool themes are a great way to refresh and re-establish the routines and daily schedule. This is just one of View Post
December Preschool Themes You’re Going to Love!
These December preschool themes are a great way to keep your preschoolers excited and engaged during one of the most wonderful times of the year! They are just a sampling of preschool theme ideas from our Ultimate List of Preschool Themes. We've got some extra special themes this month that are perfect for the holiday season! Your students will love: Don't miss our winter lesson plans View Post
Five of the Best Early Childhood Trainings Online
We love finding the best early childhood trainings online and sharing about them! If you’re in need of a great training or some extra professional development hours, we’re here to help. Our recommendations for 2023 online courses can be accessed through our favorite online training platform and sponsor, ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI). Our top five choices for 2023 online early childhood View Post
February Preschool Themes
Our February preschool themes are a great way to keep your preschoolers stimulated and delighted to learn during the shortest month of the year! February is a time to celebrate family, friendship, kindness and more. We have selected our favorite themes to help make February extra special for you and your preschoolers. These February themes are just some of our many fantastic themes from our View Post
The Best Blocks for Kids
If you’re looking for the best blocks for kids, you’ve come to the right spot. Blocks are an essential toy and learning material for children. Plus, they make a great gift! As a veteran preschool teacher and mom of 3 kids, I have put together some of our all-time favorite blocks: Most-loved blocksBlocks for stacking and balancingBlocks for learningBlocks for gross motor play The Best View Post
Printable Playdough Mats for Preschool
Check out these Printable Playdough Mats for Preschool! Playdough is one of the best materials for preschoolers, and it has so many fine motor and sensory benefits. Playing with playdough is not only fun, but it is a great way to increase hand strength and build hand-eye coordination skills! There are 10 playdough mats with different preschool themes to choose View Post
Soothing Sammy for Emotional Regulation
The Soothing Sammy Emotions Program is a great way to help toddlers and preschoolers learn emotional regulation, or how to manage their BIG emotions. The adorable stuffie and accompanying sensory tools are a great addition to any preschool classroom or home. Sammy fits perfectly into an emotions and feelings preschool theme, which can be done any time of the year! Soothing Sammy Helps with View Post
Engaging Letter Sound Songs
We have searched high and low for the perfect letter sound songs to accurately teach the letter sounds. Correctly learning the letter sounds is a critical step into the world of pre-reading, and learning through music makes the process fun and memorable! For more awesome and educational songs, don't miss our compilation of the best songs for kids. Letter Sound Songs One thing is for sure View Post