These non-toy kid gift ideas will bring more memories and less stress! When my oldest child came along, I was so excited to get gifts for her. There’s nothing like the excitement of the first Christmas, the first birthday, and the first chance to gift toys to your child. As time went on, she got more and more toys. We were both in heaven. Next, along came our son and then another View Post
Preschool and Toddler Watches to Help Children Understand Time
Finally, preschool and toddler watches that are made just for kids and give young children the tools needed to learn about the basic concepts of time. My three-year-old daughter has been looking at watches constantly. If we walk near a display with watches, she has to stop and look at them. At this point in her life, she is only beginning to understand time. She sees her older brother and View Post
Thanksgiving Songs for Kids
Find some of the best Thanksgiving music with these turkey songs and Thanksgiving songs for kids. If you're looking for the perfect Thanksgiving songs for preschool, we've got you covered. Thanksgiving Songs for Kids Children never get tired of music, whether it's a reason to dance, a reason to sing, a reason to rest, or a reason to play. These turkey songs and Thanksgiving songs View Post
Hands-On Preschool Thanksgiving Activities
These preschool Thanksgiving activities are the perfect way to learn about Thanksgiving and practice learning activities at the same time. These Thanksgiving activities and turkey activities are perfect for encouraging children to practice math, colors, the alphabet, literacy skills, fine motor skills and so much more. We especially love that they are hands-on Thanksgiving activities so View Post
10 Ways to use Dry Erase Circles
Dry erase circles are a simple and easy tool to use with children, and here are 10 ways you can use dry erase circles around the home and classroom. I walked downstairs and a smile gleamed across my face. My daughter wrote me a love note, “I love you to the moon and back mom and dad.” I’ve been getting these more and more lately. I was so excited to use these dry erase circles because I View Post
Simple Pumpkin Writing Center and Fall Literacy Activity for Preschool
Make a simple and inviting pumpkin writing center as a fall preschool literacy activity. I'm always looking for ideas to do with pumpkins. Fall preschool activities are so fun so I figure that the more pumpkin activities, the better! Am I right!?! I especially love doing no-carve pumpkin ideas beforehand. If I can get two uses out of a pumpkin instead of one, it's a win-win! This led to View Post
The Best Halloween Songs for Kids
Halloween songs for kids that teachers, parents, and kids love! Music is one of the best teaching tools there is! There is lots of scientific research showing how music actually makes children smarter. A singing child is a happy child, and when you have a full class of children, that can be priceless! Enjoy these songs during October and Halloween, then don't miss the rest of our best View Post
Muffin Tin Magic Sensory Play Activity for Kids
This sensory play activity is a great way to extend learning and make it magical! Aren't vacations incredible? The sun, the sand, the ocean, and time to just relax? Vacations are the best... ...particularly when you have a 4-year-old boy who is constantly running and jumping and moving in need of something to entertain him at all times or else he starts entertaining himself which usually View Post
The Ultimate List of Preschool Themes
Get the ultimate list of preschool themes to help plan your yearly activities! Preschool themes are one of the best ways to teach children. I’ve used many different types of preschool curriculum throughout my 15 years of teaching, and the one that is my most tried and true is preschool themes. I especially loved to tie them into stories, since that is also one of the most powerful ways that View Post
Painted Foam Pumpkin Book Character Craft
Pumpkin book characters are a fun way to bring stories alive and decorate for Halloween at the same time. Painting pumpkins can be a fun, easy, and safer alternative to carving them around Halloween, especially for young children. These book-character pumpkins are easier to make than they look, and they can be customized in so many ways! They are a perfect fall arts and crafts View Post