If you’re in need of the coursework to get a CDA Credential, I’m going to share some of the most important details so that you can understand the process and make the best decision on your path in early childhood education. I have partnered with ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), our favorite online professional development provider, to share more about the CDA Credential and how to find a View Post
Songs for Kids that are Teacher Approved
These songs for kids are tried and true and sure to entertain children while teaching them at the same time! We took some of the top toddler songs and preschool songs that children have loved for generations, and we explain exactly what children are learning through these nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and rhyming songs. Use these songs for kids during circle time, for small group or large View Post
The Best Toddler Songs
Toddler songs are an absolute must-have if you have one or two-year-olds around. Toddlers need snacks, music, and naps! Finding the right toddler song is like finding magic with little ones. It can change their mood, help them listen better, and even teach them new skills! We've put together some of our all-time favorite songs for one-year-olds and two-year-olds, and we think you'll actually View Post
Fall Themes for Preschool Lesson Plans
These fall themes for preschool will get you all set with your fall preschool lesson plans. It is a preschool theme that is loved by teachers and children with all the wonderful sights, smells, and seasonal delights. I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. - Lucy Maud Montgomery Autumn means different things to different people. I know quite a few people who say View Post
The Best Fall Songs for Preschool
These autumn and fall songs for preschool are beloved by both teachers and parents! One of my favorite parts about a new season is bringing out the seasonal songs. They're just a handful of what we think are the best songs for kids! These fall songs for preschoolers and kids of all ages are perfect for circle time, transitions, and the in-between times also! They're a perfect addition to your View Post
All About Me Ideas and Activities for Preschool
One of my favorite preschool themes year after year is All About Me! It's especially perfect at back to school time. But I will have to admit that it is kind of a tricky preschool theme to come up with ideas for! We've rounded up the top All About Me activities and know they'll be a hit with you and your kids. By incorporating these All About Me activities into your preschool back-to-school View Post
Printable All About Me Poster for a Preschool Theme
This free printable All About Me poster is perfect as a keepsake and great for an All About Me theme. It's one of the most beloved preschool themes and is perfect for back to school! All About Me Poster I love to do an All About Me theme at the very beginning of each year and it's adored every single time. It's just the perfect way to start learning about each child. What's their View Post
Summer Preschool Themes You’re Going to Love
Get the best and most inviting summer preschool themes for lesson plans that both children and teachers love! For other great themes for the whole year, check out our ultimate list of preschool themes. Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. Henry James I absolutely agree - there is nothing as ideal as a View Post
The Best Back to School Books for Kids
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
The Mother Teresa of Latin America
Ever since I was a young girl, I loved seeing Mother Teresa on the news. The first time I saw her on my TV, she was sitting on the dirt floor inside a slum in India. Instantly, she gained hero status in my heart and mind. What type of person dedicates their lives to the wellbeing and caring of the poor? Even as a child, I would ponder that question. When I was 18 years old, I went to View Post