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Space Books for Kids

August 14, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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These space books for kids are sure to blast you into another world, one full of wonder and discovery. Whether you are looking for books full of facts, visuals, and/or fun fictional space stories, we've got you covered! 3... 2... 1... Blastoff! Looking for more amazing books? We've got a comprehensive list of the best preschool books, just waiting for little hands to read! Fill out the form View Post

Filed Under: books, Circle Time, Science Tagged With: astronaut, outer space, solar system, space books, space books for kids, space books for kindergarteners, space books for preschoolers

What Preschoolers Should Know

July 11, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Teaching 3 and 4 year olds is a very special job and only certain special people have the unique abilities to teach our littlest learners. There are ways to prepare preschoolers beforehand. We have a post about what 2 year olds should know and 5 Key Things Preschool Teachers Want You to Know Before Starting Preschool. Seasoned or experienced, it seems teachers are always looking for the most View Post

Filed Under: Child Development, Parenting, Teaching Tagged With: developmentally appropriate, parenting, Preschool education, teaching

Narwhal Fun Facts for Kids

July 9, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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These narwhal facts for kids are sure to entertain "kids" from ages two to one hundred! 'Whale' hello there! You will 'whaley' love learning about these magical, not-so-mythical creatures- the narwhal! We hope you have a whale of a time learning unique facts, punny jokes, and discovering the wonder of the elusive narwhal! Narwhal facts are a great addition to circle time, a trip to the View Post

Filed Under: Animal Facts, Science Tagged With: animal facts, animals, narwhal facts, ocean animals

All About One to One Correspondence

May 20, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Welcome to our crash course: all about one to one correspondence for preschool and kindergarten students. We will teach you what this math lingo means, how to ensure your little ones master it, and multiple ways to help your students practice. It's just one stop on the larger journey of number sense! Interested in more learning around developmental math concepts and teaching math to View Post

Filed Under: Math, Teaching Tagged With: math, preschool math, teaching

The Ultimate Guide to Number Sense

May 16, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan 2 Comments

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Welcome to all things number sense. From recognizing numbers to ordering and comparing. Essential math information for teaching preschool math and beyond! Number Sense Number sense is a broad term that refers to a group or set of skills that are needed to perform basic math operations. You might think that number sense is just simple counting and that young children will master number View Post

Filed Under: Math, Teaching Tagged With: counting, math, numbers, preschool math

Gifts for Preschool Graduation

April 17, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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We've done some major digging to hand-select the best gifts for preschool graduation for your little one. This adorable, entertaining, and albeit bittersweet milestone is a precious time for your family to celebrate your littlest graduate on their first year of schooling. Celebrating your little preschool graduate is certainly an emotional and joyous time! After all, they are moving up the View Post

Filed Under: Preschool Graduation Tagged With: gifts for children, pre-k graduation, preschool books, preschool graduation

Potty Training Books About Poop

March 19, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan 2 Comments

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If you are looking for books about poop, you are not alone! As a veteran early childhood teacher, I have known many toddlers who won't go poop on the potty during the potty training process. And not just toddlers. There are preschoolers who struggle with this too. This is only for a season though, so be encouraged!! And if you're looking for more comprehensive help, check out our potty training View Post

Filed Under: books, Parenting, Potty Training Tagged With: parenting, potty training, special needs books

All About Subitizing

March 17, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan 1 Comment

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Your guide to subitizing for preschool and kindergarten students. Consider this your "subitizing 101" class. We'll teach you what it is, how to teach it, and several different ways to help your students practice. It's the last step on a child's road to number sense! Related: The Easy Way to Teach Kids their Phone Number Subitizing Ah, subitizing. What exactly are you? Allow me to take View Post

Filed Under: Math, Teaching Tagged With: math, math activity for preschoolers, math center, preschool math

Spring Lesson Plans for Preschool

March 6, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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Inside: Spring lesson plans for preschool that are fun for little ones and super easy to prep! Spring is in the air! It's time to round up some fantastic spring lesson plan ideas for your preschoolers that teach about flowers, rain, and all things gardening. For other awesome preschool themes ideas, check out our ultimate themes list! Spring Lesson Plans for Preschool Preschoolers and View Post

Filed Under: Lesson Plans, Seasonal Activities, Spring Tagged With: preschool themes, spring, toddler themes

Valentine’s Day Ten Frame Counting Mats

February 2, 2021 by Lauren Vaughan 2 Comments

Valentine's Day ten frame counting mats are perfect for helping preschoolers learn to count and work on their number sense. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, these ten frame counting mats are perfect for keeping little hands busy and mastering counting and fine motor skills! This February preschool theme is full of love, friendship, and kindness so these heart counting mats are sure View Post

Filed Under: Math, Valentine's Day Tagged With: math activity for preschoolers

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