Calming glitter jars are a game-changer for children and even adults! Occupational therapists have told me that they love using my calm down glitter jars to help students and children self-regulate and just melt away the troubles that are causing big emotions. It's easy to make a perfect sensory bottle! It can be very difficult for some children to calm down and decompress on their own. View Post
ABC Games and Alphabet Activities that Teach!
ABC games and alphabet activities are a great way to work on letter recognition, matching lowercase to uppercase letters, phonics, and more! Teaching the alphabet doesn't have to be boring and frustrating. But it can be hard to come up with creative ideas to get little ones excited sometimes. I'd recommend starting with a fun visual - like these Alphabet Cards! When it comes to learning View Post
The Ultimate Guide of Preschool Songs
If you've been looking for the ultimate guide of preschool songs, here they all are in one place! Preschool songs can be used at any time of day. They can help children get moving, get through the rough transitions, teach children new concepts, and more! We love using songs in our home and classroom - check out our list of the best songs for kids! The Ultimate Guide of Preschool View Post
Simple and Fun Vinegar and Baking Soda Science Experiments
Baking soda and vinegar science experiments are some of the best simple science activities for children! Pull out the kitchen ingredients for these simple yet magical activities for kids! Another name for baking soda is sodium bicarbonate if you are not familiar with the term baking soda. I save these for the times that I want to wow the kids. It's honestly so simple to do, but they ask for View Post
The Most Common Reasons for Slime Gone Wrong
Making slime right sometimes feels like the luck of the draw. And when you get slime gone wrong instead of beautiful perfect slime, it is crushing! If you are trying to avoid the most common mistakes while making slime -- the ones that will ruin your slime -- you are in the right place. I'm sending you a high five because you are about to have an epic slime win. Read on because you'll be View Post
3 Myths About Learning to Read
I wish I had known these 3 myths about learning to read ages ago. We often talk about the wonderful exciting aspects of learning to read, but the reality is there is another side. I experienced this first hand, and it revealed that learning to read is much more complex than I ever realized. Thank you to Reading Eggs for sponsoring this post. One of the biggest struggles I’ve faced as a parent View Post
Must-Try Simple Fall Science Activities
Fall science activities are some of the best because they are simple to put together and loads of fun for children! I love that nature provides the perfect materials for these: leaves, acorns, pumpkins, apples, and more! These fall science experiments and activities are perfect for fall science lesson plans, leaf experiments for preschoolers, and nature studies. If you ever need ideas for View Post
Easy Glass Gem and Glue Suncatcher craft
Have you ever created suncatchers with your preschoolers? We have never created a suncatcher that we didn't fall instantly in love with. They add brightness, color, and fun to any window and make fabulous gifts! This particular suncatcher, our Easy Glass Gem and Glue Suncatcher, is perfect for any season and can be switched up to match color schemes or holidays. I can guess that your preschoolers View Post
How to Make the Most of Brain Breaks for Kids
Brain breaks for kids are fast becoming one of the smartest tools for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents. When you’re a kid, you’re learning all day, not just during class time, so it can get really tiring! Brain breaks keep things fresh though, so they’re a great way of helping the kids get the most out of each day. They create a 5-minute moment when the kids can move their bodies and connect View Post
The Best Good Morning Songs and Welcome Songs
What better way to welcome children than through good morning songs! These are good morning and welcome songs that are sure to bring smiles to everyone's faces and to start the day off on the right foot. They're some of the best songs for kids! We have some favorite hello songs that I will link to at the bottom of the post for even more awesome songs to include in a circle time or small group View Post