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Pet Count and Clip Cards

November 16, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Count and clip cards are amazing tools to teach several preschool math skills! Plus, if you are doing a pet theme, these pet count and clip cards are the cutest way to incorporate math into your day! Whether you prefer dogs, cats, or a low-maintenance pet like a fish or a gerbil, a pet theme is SO engaging to preschoolers and students certainly love to share about their own personal pets. A pet View Post

Filed Under: Math, Themes Tagged With: counting, math, one to one correspondence activity, pet theme, preschool themes

40+ Books about Feelings for Preschoolers

November 4, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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We have put together the ultimate list of 40+ books about feelings for preschoolers! This list of incredible preschool books covers all aspects of social-emotional development, from understanding and recognizing emotions to how to cope with those BIG feelings. After you check these out, don't miss the rest of our compilation of the best preschool books! 40+ Books about Feelings for View Post

Filed Under: books, Social/Emotional Tagged With: emotions, preschool books, preschool emotions, social/emotional tools

Rhyming Activities For Preschoolers

October 5, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Did you realize that making time for rhyming activities in your day will actually help your preschoolers to become successful readers later on? Because rhyming is an essential pre-reading skill, spending time on rhyming activities is extremely important! To help you keep things fun and exciting, we've put together some fantastic rhyming activities for preschoolers that we know will be a big View Post

Filed Under: Literacy, Teaching Tagged With: kindergarten readiness, preschool literacy, rhymes, rhyming

Alphabet Books for Kids

September 22, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Alphabet books for kids are loved by parents and teachers alike! We have put together for you a comprehensive list of fun, interesting, and informative alphabet books available. Alphabet books are definitely some of the best preschool books! Looking for more amazing books? We’ve put together a list of the best books for several preschool topics. Fill out the form below to grab the list and View Post

Filed Under: alphabet, books, Circle Time, Literacy Tagged With: ABC books, alphabet books, preschool books

Pirate Books for Kids

September 17, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Yo, ho, ho, these pirate books for kids are absolutely 'plunderful'! The treasure abounds and the laughs will delight as you enter into the world of pirate adventure. After you finish them, be sure to check out our list of more of the best preschool books! Blimey, these are some great pirate tales! A pirate theme seems to appeal to kids of all ages and adults too. The pirate lingo, the View Post

Filed Under: books, Circle Time, Literacy Tagged With: pirate, pirate books

18 Wonderful Apple Books for Kids

September 8, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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No matter how you 'slice' it, these apple books for kids are so inviting! They will introduce children into the life cycle of an apple tree, making applesauce, and even give some solid friendship advice. You can find more amazing books for a whole host of themes in our list of the best preschool books. Apple Books for Kids Crunchy and tangy, these apple books for kids are going to make View Post

Filed Under: books, Fall, Seasonal Activities, Themes Tagged With: apple books, apple lessons, apple theme, apples

Board Games That 4-Year Olds Will Love

September 2, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan 1 Comment

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These board games for 4-year olds are perfectly designed for little hands and minds to encourage critical thinking, social skills, and good sportsmanship. We love using board games in the classroom and at home, and these classics are sure to get lots of use! Playing board games feels nostalgic for many of us. Sharing that fun and excitement with four-year-olds is a great way to get them View Post

Filed Under: Games Tagged With: 4-year-olds, board games, games, preschool games, preschoolers

Teach With Farm Animal Finger Puppets

August 27, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Channel your inner farmer with these super fun farm animal finger puppets! Use them for everything from farm-themed lesson plans to circle time. Let your imagination run wild to help engage your kids as they have fun! They'll probably soon be asking you if their farm friends can come out to play! Farm Animal Finger Puppets The Use of Puppets During Circle Time and Transitions In the View Post

Filed Under: Circle Time, Lesson Plans, Literacy, Themes, Toddler Tagged With: circle time activities, farm, puppets

Math Board Games for Kids

August 25, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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These terrific math board games for kids are sure to please, build mathematical skills, and become a new favorite! Whether you are looking for ways to incorporate simple math with your toddler, build numeracy skills with your preschooler, or help your 'big' kid with multiplication and fractions, we've got you covered. If you are looking to build number sense with younger children, you View Post

Filed Under: Games, Math Tagged With: board games, games for kids, math games

Counting Syllables in Words

August 19, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Counting syllables in words is a foundational literacy skill in preschool and kindergarten, just like learning the alphabet and rhyming! Syllables are an important stepping stone to reading. To make the learning process easy and fun, we've gathered some of our favorite counting syllables activities for young children! Related: The Best Learning to Read Books Counting Syllables in Words View Post

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: literacy, preschool literacy, syllables

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