Classroom jobs are one of my favorite parts of teaching preschool. Our students are always looking for ways to help out and to lead, and preschool classroom job helpers are the perfect way to do both of these things at once! Maybe some teachers see classroom job charts as just another thing to do or a cute item to display around the classroom. As someone who has worked with older View Post
The Best Rainbow Songs for Kids
Rainbow songs are an essential part of one of my favorite preschool themes: rainbows! Whether you are a studying weather theme, color theme, St. Patrick's Day theme, or even just having a rainbow theme (we have lots of ideas for that at the very end too), these songs will be sure to make it a great time! And personally, I love rainbows and unicorns. Anyone else talk about mythical View Post
Days of the Week Songs
Make learning the days of the week simple and easy with these fun and inviting days of the week songs! Calendar songs are absolutely perfect for kindergarten and preschool, but all ages will enjoy them! They're some of what we consider to be the best songs for kids. When it comes to learning the days of the week, it's a bit tricky! There's a lot of rote memorization, especially for young View Post
What Science Reveals About A Child’s Lovey or Security Blanket
We all remember Linus from the Peanuts - confident, caring, smart, and still carrying a blanket around everywhere. While Linus is endearing, we all wonder if letting children indefinitely carry blankies aka security blankets or loveys will harm their development. Will they face judgment from peers? Will they struggle to make friends? Will they lack the independence of other children? These View Post
Books on Kindness for Kids that Parents and Teachers Love
See some of the top picks for books on kindness from teachers and parents. If you're looking for brilliant books on other topics we love and celebrate, see our Best Preschool Books! In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Books about kindness are so powerful for children. They help teach empathy, compassion, and of course kindness. As a preschool teacher, I can tell you that View Post
The Ultimate List of the Best Baby Shark Song Videos
The baby shark song videos have been all the rage, and we'll show you why that's not such a bad thing. Baby Shark is...educational?? That's right! Listening to Baby Shark (doo doo doo doo doo doo) is actually doing amazing things in your child's brain! So much so that we consider it to be one of the best songs for kids. Our dear friend, Miss Katie from Sound Pathways Music, is a music View Post
Dance Songs for Kids
Dance songs for kids are the best remedy for stir crazy and energetic little ones. OK, let's be honest. They're perfect for all kids! Action and dance songs are great when kids need to get their wiggles out, when the weather isn't cooperating, and when you just need a bit of fun! They're some of the best songs for kids. As you know, young kids can have trouble staying focused for long View Post
6 Ways that Preschool Teachers Foster Independent Kids
When it comes to raising independent kids, this is where preschool teachers shine! Preschool teachers have a special way of making it look easy to manage dozens of children at once. They are insanely outnumbered by little people who are super messy and demanding, but that hardly shows at the end of the day. They have a smile on their face, and the children have happily had their fill of View Post
Winter Songs for Kids
Winter songs for kids are a great way to warm up those muscles on those cold days. They are a great way to get moving and use those gross motor muscles when it might be hard to get enough outside time. After you've enjoyed these, check out more of the best songs for kids! These songs will go perfectly with a winter, snow, or arctic preschool theme. Winter Songs for Kids Here's a View Post
Paper Plate Christmas Tree with Puffy Paint Craft
A paper plate Christmas tree + puffy paint = Ahhhhmazing Christmasy goodness! This paper plate Christmas tree with puffy paint is possibly my favorite Christmas art activity. The kids loved it, and I've been placing them around our home, smiling each time I see them. Plus, they are soft to the touch. It’s always a win-win when we find projects that are super fun to View Post