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30+ Simple and Fun Preschool Science Activities

July 13, 2020 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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These preschool science activities are sure to be a big hit with little learners and perfect for encouraging budding scientists. Preschoolers are curious and inquisitive little learners which means they are always game for a great science experiment! Science is a magical thing. It is best enjoyed when it is child-led and hands-on, which is pretty essential when working with preschoolers! View Post

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July Preschool Themes You’ll Love

June 24, 2020 by Lauren Vaughan 1 Comment

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These July preschool themes are full of fun and active play, new experiences, and include the perfect book ideas to fit any topic! For even more amazing theme ideas, check out our ultimate list of preschool themes! July begins by celebrating Independence Day with patriotic parades, fireworks, and cookouts filled with tasty treats and time spent with family and friends. It's the perfect View Post

Filed Under: Summer, Themes, Uncategorized Tagged With: preschool summer, preschool themes

The Best Animal Books for Kids

June 21, 2020 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

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This list of animal books for kids is the perfect place to read about animals! Animals are such fascinating creatures, and kids absolutely love learning about their interesting facts and habits. Whether you're looking for nonfiction animal fact books, books with pictures of real animals, or animal storybooks that are perfect for a read-aloud, we've got you covered! And don't forget to View Post

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20 of the Best Father’s Day Homemade Gifts

June 14, 2020 by Lauren Vaughan 1 Comment

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20 Father's Day Homemade Gifts that are perfect for a gift from preschoolers and kids! These Father's Day gift ideas are an adorable way to celebrate dad! Your child will feel so special making the perfect gift for the father figure(s) in their lives. Father's Day Homemade Gifts Whether you are looking for a simple Father's Day printable, a sweet art and craft for Father's Day,  or a View Post

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Free Preschool Games

June 1, 2020 by Lauren Vaughan 1 Comment

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Preschoolers love games! Inside, outside, musical, or silly, these free preschool games are perfect for entertaining your little ones! The best part? We found preschool games that are fun, easy, and free! Many of our favorite preschool games only require simple materials you probably have lying around the house and are a breeze to set up!  They also help develop gross motor skills like throwing View Post

Filed Under: Circle Time, Games, Gross Motor Tagged With: games, preschool games

Inspiring Teacher Quotes

May 10, 2020 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

These inspiring teacher quotes are much-needed reminders of just how incredible educators are! Educators are resilient, adaptable, and brimming with passion. This school year is full of challenges that no other teacher in our lifetime has faced. When things get difficult, we use our incredible adaptation skills to ensure our students never miss a beat. We give them a haven during the day and View Post

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The Best Friendship Books for Kids

February 4, 2020 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

These books for preschoolers about friendship will warm your heart! They're great for circle time, social - emotional learning, or a friendship theme. Toddlers and kindergarteners will love them too!

These friendship books are sure to be a hit with kids, teachers, and parents too. For even more great book ideas, see our list of the best preschool books! Being a good friend is a complex skill with many important parts! From sharing to taking turns and being a good listener, it’s not always easy for little people to practice those skills. Learning to be kind, thoughtful, honest, and accepting View Post

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Books on Farm Animals

December 1, 2019 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

Books perfect for a farm or farm animals preschool theme! Wonderful books for circle time about farms, farming, farm to table, and more! #preschoolinspirations #preschool #farm #farmtheme #farmanimals

If you’re in need of the perfect books on farm animals, look no further. And for even more great books, see our best preschool books recommendations! Kids of all ages have an innate fascination with farm animals and farm life. Maybe it’s because we quickly teach toddlers the different sounds animals make. But year after year, the farm theme is one of our favorite preschool themes. Farm View Post

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The Best Back to School Books for Kids

July 28, 2019 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

These back to school books are perfect to help prepare preschoolers, kindergarteners, and more for a new school year! Use them at home or in a preschool circle time. #preschool #backtoschool #booksforkids

If you need the perfect back to school book, look no further! If you're looking for other books that we recommend, make sure to look at our Best Preschool Books! The back to school season is such a magical time of year! Finding the right books to welcome students back helps build young readers and foster the love of reading from the very start. These back to school picture books will help teach View Post

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The Best Ocean Books for Kids

June 6, 2019 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

Dive into the ocean with these fantastic ocean books for kids! Great for summer reading or an ocean theme. #preschool #booksforkids #booklist #ocean

Ocean books for kids are the perfect way to learn about one of the most amazing parts of our world, and it's a great way for children who aren't near an ocean to bring it alive to them. If you are looking for even more great books, see our full list of best preschool books. There is just something so enchanting about the ocean that makes it one of the best preschool themes that children love View Post

Filed Under: books, Ocean Tagged With: circle time, literacy, nature, ocean read alouds, ocean theme

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