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When to Start Potty Training

December 5, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

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If you've ever wondered when to start potty training, you're in the right spot! I'm a veteran preschool teacher who has seen almost everything when it comes to potty training and changed more diapers than you might even believe. Sometimes it feels like our parenting is judged on the basis of whether or not our kid is potty trained. We compare notes. Whose kid trained earliest? Fastest? Had View Post

Filed Under: Parenting, Potty Training Tagged With: potty training, potty training readiness

Winter Activities for Preschool

December 2, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

collage of nine different preschool activities for winter with the text, 'winter activities for preschool'

Winter is a magical time of year for kids, and it’s perfect for bringing in all those special winter activities for preschool! There’s nothing quite as fun as seeing the delight on your kids’ faces as they create their very own snowmen, play in inviting winter wonderland sensory bins, and create beautiful crystallized snowflakes of their own. Related: Winter Themes for Preschool We have View Post

Filed Under: Winter Tagged With: preschool activities, winter activities

Sign Language Alphabet Printable Poster for Preschool and Kindergarten

November 18, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

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Inside: Use these interactive and inviting sign language alphabet printable cards and ASL alphabet posters for preschool or kindergarten. I don’t think I’ve ever stepped into a preschool or kindergarten classroom that hasn’t had a flagship alphabet poster or alphabet line traversing the room. In many cases, the alphabet just kinda...sits there. It can start to blend in with the wall. I View Post

Filed Under: alphabet, Literacy, Teaching Tagged With: alphabet, literacy, sign language

Pumpkin Activities for Preschool

October 31, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

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These pumpkin activities for preschool are sure to bring that cozy fall feel to your classroom.  As the leaves fall and the weather cools, your classroom will be filled with pumpkin fun all around. Learning should be engaging and fun. These carefully selected pumpkin learning activities certainly are both!  You will find a delightful variety of activities here, from View Post

Filed Under: Fall Tagged With: preschool fall, pumpkin

Board Games for 3-Year Olds You’ll Love

July 10, 2020 by Editor 3 Comments

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These board games for 3-year-olds are sure to be a hit! Plus, they are parent and teacher-approved. As a veteran preschool teacher, I have some important criteria I use when looking for games! Preschool board games should be exciting enough to capture a child's attention and simple to learn Games for 3-year-olds need to be fun and teach a skill of some kind (turn-taking, cooperation, or View Post

Filed Under: Games, Parenting Tagged With: games, preschool games

20+ Best Board Games for Kids

May 26, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

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These board games for kids are sure to be a winner the next time you need a perfect game for a game night or for a fun activity with kids. Games are a staple in our house, and I first became addicted to them while I was a teacher. I learned that they have many purposes! Not only are games fun, but they help children practice important skills too. Board games help kids: Increase their View Post

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: games, preschool games

20+Best Family Games

April 1, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Find the perfect game for your next family game night! 20+ ideas for indoor games that kids and adults alike will love.

These family games are perfect for a family game night or if you need a fantastic family board game. Whether you like card games, board games, dice games, or any other kind of game, we've got you covered with the best family games that both kids and adults love and want to play over and over! If your family has preschool-aged children, we have some fantastic preschool games that you'll View Post

Filed Under: Games, Parenting Tagged With: games

Best Preschool Books

March 30, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Find the best books for preschoolers, all in one place! A huge list with descriptions of read-aloud books, rhyming books, books on kindness, and many, many more!

See the best preschool books in one place! Books are a great way to teach and engage preschool learners. But how do you decide which books to focus on? With the thousands of children's books available today, choosing great books for your kids can seem overwhelming and time-consuming! We've put together the ultimate list of preschool books to save you time and to keep your kids happy and in love View Post

Filed Under: books, Circle Time Tagged With: preschool books

20+ Preschool Spring Themes You’ll Love!

March 12, 2020 by Editor 1 Comment

Teaching preschool can be a breeze this Spring when you use our spring preschool themes! Here's lesson plans, activities, books, crafts, and more to use this Spring. Find popular themes like flowers, trees, and butterflies, as well as some others you may not have thought of!

These preschool spring themes are a great way to keep your preschoolers motivated and happy as we head into a time of new growth and life! The warmer weather might have you itching to get outside as much as possible. You will love our spring theme ideas for preschool or pre-k! Check out our ultimate list of preschool themes for even more ideas. Spring Preschool Themes Though winter has its View Post

Filed Under: Seasonal Activities, Spring, Themes Tagged With: pre-k themes, preschool themes, spring

Toddler Lesson Plans and Themes

February 28, 2020 by Editor Leave a Comment

Teaching toddlers is simple and fun when you use themes! Find themed ideas, activities, and lesson plans to go along with some of the most popular toddler themes, such as All About Me, Balls, Weather, and more!

These toddler lesson plans and themes are sure to fill your days with fun activities and best of all, learning opportunities! Toddlers -- so full of life, energy, and curiosity. Their energy is both a joy and a challenge! With seemingly endless interest in everything, 1 and 2-year-olds begin soaking up the world around them through their senses. You've probably noticed that the toddlers in View Post

Filed Under: Themes, Toddler Tagged With: toddler, toddler themes

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I'm Katie, and I'm a veteran preschool teacher, child development research junkie, and mom of three who lives on little sleep and turns my kitchen into an art and science laboratory.

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