These preschool Christmas crafts are perfect for planning art and craft activities for December! There's no denying that one of the most magical times to make preschool arts and crafts is around Christmas time. From paper plate wreaths, fun snowmen, delightful gingerbread men and houses, sparkly snowflakes, gorgeous Christmas tree art, and homemade ornaments, there's just so much to choose View Post
How to Get a CDA Credential to Become a Preschool Teacher
If you’re in need of the coursework to obtain a CDA Credential, I’m going to share some of the most important details so that you can understand the process and make the best decision on your path in early childhood education. I have partnered with ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), our favorite online professional development provider, to share more about the CDA Credential and how to find View Post
Fall Themes for Preschool Lesson Plans
These fall themes for preschool will get you all set with your fall preschool lesson plans. It is a preschool theme that is loved by teachers and children with all the wonderful sights, smells, and seasonal delights. I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. - Lucy Maud Montgomery Autumn means different things to different people. I know quite a few people who say fall is their View Post
Printable All About Me Poster for a Preschool Theme
This free printable All About Me poster is perfect as a keepsake and great for an All About Me theme. All About Me Poster I love to do an All About Me theme at the very beginning of each year as one of our first preschool themes, and it's adored every single time. It's just the perfect way to start learning about each child. What's their favorite color? Or what's their favorite food? These View Post
Summer Preschool Themes You’re Going to Love
Get the best and most inviting summer preschool themes for lesson plans that both children and teachers love! Oh, summer -- warm weather, trips to visit family or explore new places, freedom! Is there anything better than being a kid in the summer? Everything seems better; everything tastes sweeter in the summer. Henry James said, “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been View Post
The Mother Teresa of Latin America
Ever since I was a young girl, I loved seeing Mother Teresa on the news. The first time I saw her on my TV, she was sitting on the dirt floor inside a slum in India. Instantly, she gained hero status in my heart and mind. What type of person dedicates their lives to the wellbeing and caring of the poor? Even as a child, I would ponder that question. When I was 18 years old, I went to View Post
Graduation Certificates and Class Awards for Preschool & Kindergarten
Graduation certificates and class awards are a perfect way to close out the school year for preschoolers and kindergarteners. It's a special keepsake loaded with memories. Each time their parent sees that graduation diploma or character award, they will remember what a special time their child had. Whether you have an end of the year celebration or a formal preschool graduation or View Post
Simple Tips for Potty Training a 3 Year Old
Get the best tips for potty training a 3-year-old from a veteran preschool teacher and mom of three kids. One of my favorite conversations to have with parents is how to potty train a 3-year-old boy or girl. As a preschool teacher, I have this talk a lot. Don't worry, you're not alone. Lots of other parents and children have gone through this too. I see their panic wash away and the View Post
How to use Question of the Day for Circle Time
Use Question of the Day for preschool to make your circle time routine engaging and educational at the same time. There is no doubt about it that one of the favorite and most-loved circle time activities that I do is Question of the Day. My class looks forward to it each time, and some of them even bring their parents over to see it at the end of the day. Talk about making my teacher heart View Post
Classroom Jobs Helper Chart and Ideas
Classroom jobs are one of my favorite parts of teaching preschool. Our students are always looking for ways to help out and to lead, and preschool classroom job helpers are the perfect way to do both of these things at once! Maybe some teachers see classroom job charts as just another thing to do or a cute item to display around the classroom. But the truth is that classroom helper View Post