Potty training doesn't have to stink! We have picked the best potty training books for children! Getting your littles interested and excited about their big kid journey helps to squelch any fears and hype them up for big successes in the potty world. These read-alouds are designed to get little ones excited about ditching the diapers and moving on up to big underwear and independence! If View Post
When to Start Potty Training
If you've ever wondered when to start potty training, you're in the right spot! I'm a veteran preschool teacher who has seen almost everything when it comes to potty training and changed more diapers than you might even believe. Sometimes it feels like our parenting is judged on the basis of whether or not our kid is potty trained. We compare notes. Whose kid trained earliest? Fastest? Had View Post
Winter Activities for Preschool
Winter is a magical time of year for kids, and it’s perfect for bringing in all those special winter activities for preschool! There’s nothing quite as fun as seeing the delight on your kids’ faces as they create their very own snowmen, play in inviting winter wonderland sensory bins, and create beautiful crystallized snowflakes of their own. For even more amazing winter ideas for little View Post
Analog Watches for Kids that are Time Teacher Watches
Inside: Analog watches for kids that are parent, teacher, and kid-approved. As a veteran teacher and mom of three, finding high-quality watches that are kid-friendly and help children learn to tell time is always on my radar! Related: Preschool and Toddler Watches Kids learn about time on an analog clock around 6-8 years old while in school. If they’ve already been introduced to this, View Post
Sign Language Alphabet Printable Poster for Preschool and Kindergarten
Inside: Use these interactive and inviting sign language alphabet printable cards and ASL alphabet posters for preschool or kindergarten. I don’t think I’ve ever stepped into a preschool or kindergarten classroom that hasn’t had a flagship alphabet poster or alphabet line traversing the room. In many cases, the alphabet just kinda...sits there. It can start to blend in with the wall. I View Post
Jingle Bells Sensory Bottle
This Christmas jingle bells sensory bottle is both simple and brilliant! Let's combine three of my favorite things! Christmas. Sensory bottles. And easy. Throw them together and you get a jingle bells sensory bottle! This bottle is part of my winter- and Christmas-themed sensory bottle blog hop, and there are three fantastic other bottles at the bottom of this post. You may View Post
Pumpkin Activities for Preschool
These pumpkin activities for preschool are sure to bring that cozy fall feel to your classroom. As the leaves fall and the weather cools, your classroom will be filled with pumpkin fun all around. Learning should be engaging and fun. These carefully selected pumpkin learning activities certainly are both! You will find a delightful variety of activities here, from View Post
Preschool Winter Lesson Plans You’ll Love
Inside: Preschool Winter lesson plans that are full of engaging, literature-based resources, and that are an absolute blast for preschoolers! When winter rolls around, it's time to celebrate! The change in season and temperature plus the promise of fun-filled holidays makes for the perfect preschool theme. Whether you live in an area with snow and cold weather or somewhere tropical View Post
Brushing Teeth Songs
Teach toddlers and preschoolers how to brush their teeth with these brushing teeth songs! They turn this everyday chore into a fun dance party. If you are looking for more songs that kids love, check out our compilation of the best songs for kids! We love teaching through songs, and know well the educational value of good music! Some of these songs are instructional, showing how to View Post
Dinosaur Lesson Plans
Inside: Dinosaur lesson plans that are full of fun, literature-based resources, and engage in all academic areas. Lessons about dinosaurs are the perfect preschool theme. Whether you make it Dino-vember or any month of the year, these super fun dinosaur lesson plans will not disappoint. Studying dinosaurs is a great way to encourage children to use their observation and visual View Post