Make a simple and inviting pumpkin writing center as a fall preschool literacy activity. I'm always looking for ideas to do with pumpkins. Fall preschool activities are so fun so I figure that the more pumpkin activities, the better! Am I right!?! I especially love doing no-carve pumpkin ideas beforehand. If I can get two uses out of a pumpkin instead of one, it's a win-win! This led to View Post
Alphabet Wall Cards and Posters for Preschool and Kindergarten
Inside: Use beautiful alphabet wall cards and alphabet posters for preschool or kindergarten. There are a handful of items that I always have in my classroom while teaching: Art Supplies – A child with a paintbrush or crayon is a happy child! Bubbles – Let’s be honest, bubbles are magical to children! Bubbles are probably as awesome as magic fairy dust. Music – This is the language View Post
Fall Discovery Bottle for Sensory Play
Make a beautiful fall discovery bottle with just a few ingredients! Discovery bottles, also known as sensory bottles, are well-loved in my classroom and with my kids. We made one with the fall table scatter, and it is irresistible. Preschoolers adore sensory bottles! Preschool teachers love them because they are simple to create and they offer a fun, hands-on way to engage children in View Post
The Easiest Way to Get Online Professional Development Hours
Inside: Get online professional development and child care training courses without leaving your home or classroom! I’m partnering with ChildCare Education Institute to share about one of the most convenient and easy ways to get CEUs and professional development hours. Make sure to see their exclusive offer below for being a Preschool Inspirations reader. I have a checklist of some of View Post
I Teach the Whole Child
As a seasoned teacher, I know that I am helping set the foundation for children, not just for this year or kindergarten, but for a lifetime. I am teaching the whole child! Our class is not centered around my direct instruction. Instead, it involves interactions with other children, the ability to process information, decision-making skills without my intervention, and more. When a child View Post
A Veteran Teacher’s Guide for Making a Preschool Schedule
It only took me 10 years, but I finally found my dream preschool schedule. Call it the preschooltopia of all schedules. I spent years adapting schedules that were good, but not great. BUT this was it! It was just as sweet as I had hoped it would be. Come take a peek inside my veteran teacher's guide for making a preschool schedule. The key to my perfect schedule is providing predictability View Post
How to Use a Potty Training Chart and Visual Schedule for Potty Training Success
Learn how to get kids excited for potty training using a potty training chart and visual schedule, along with some potty training tips from a veteran preschool teacher and mom of three! Using a potty training schedule is an important part of potty training. But children shouldn't be using the bathroom every 15 or 30 minutes. Not only does that create resistance, but if the child accomplishes View Post
Books to Teach Reading and Letter Sounds
When it comes to finding books to teach reading, I have one program that I absolutely love for preschoolers and beyond. It's a new reading program for kids that involves teaching them through all their senses. And I thought you all would love it too! Especially because it's great for all kinds of learners. In the past, when I found books that were focused on teaching reading to preschoolers, I View Post
Handprint Art Gift Idea with IKEA Tolsby Frame
Need the perfect handprint art gift idea? This keepsake is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I especially love handprint gift ideas because there are so many people who would love one: mom, dad, grandparents, or any other special person in a child's life. Plus, I love that since you can get the frame at IKEA, it is super affordable! Win-win. Don't worry though if there isn't an IKEA close enough to View Post
Fun & Interactive Alphabet Songs for Kids
Learning the alphabet can be super tricky, but using something as simple as ABC songs, alphabet songs, or an alphabet chant can make all the difference! These learning songs are some of the best songs for kids. It is important for children to be able to learn letter sounds as well as to know how to recognize and identify letters. Letter knowledge and awareness play a key role in learning to View Post