If you've been looking for the ultimate guide of preschool songs, here they all are in one place! Preschool songs can be used at any time of day. They can help children get moving, get through the rough transitions, teach children new concepts, and more! We love using songs in our home and classroom - check out our list of the best songs for kids! The Ultimate Guide of Preschool View Post
Paper Plate Snowman Craft with a Popcorn Twist
We got our first dusting of snow for the season. As soon as my son saw that the ground was covered white, he asked if we could build a snowman. There wasn’t enough snow to make a snowman, but it was snack time. So I thought it would be fun to create our own popcorn paper plate snowman. How To Make A Popcorn Paper Plate Snowman Supplies: Paper Plate Popcorn Glue Googly Eyes View Post
Fabulous Fingerplays That Educate and Entertain
Fingerplays for preschoolers are absolutely magical! There is so much value in fingerplays, and I love using them at the libraries where I do Story Time. These teachable moments help children with fine motor development, pre-writing skills, language development, and so much more! Fingerplays are perfect for circle time, large group learning, small group learning, View Post
Simple and Fun Vinegar and Baking Soda Science Experiments
Baking soda and vinegar science experiments are some of the best simple science activities for children! Pull out the kitchen ingredients for these simple yet magical activities for kids! Another name for baking soda is sodium bicarbonate if you are not familiar with the term baking soda. I save these for the times that I want to wow the kids. It's honestly so simple to do, but they ask for View Post
Fun and Simple Melted Snowman Sensory Activity
Kids love the chance to play in the snow, but they don't always love the cold that goes with it. This winter sensory activity will give kids a chance to play with a "melted snowman" in the comfort of a warm classroom! Supplies for Melted Snowman Sensory Activity White shaving cream Ping pong balls Craft foam Googly eyes Buttons Plastic bin How to Put Together a Melted View Post
Children’s Books about Gratitude and Thankfulness
This time of year is filled with holiday buzz and special family time. It isn’t always easy to find the “perfect” picture books about gratitude, thankfulness, and appreciation, but our list is a great starting point for you. While we love these books about gratitude and thankfulness, see our Best Preschool Books for even more of our book suggestions. As a library specialist, I have View Post
How To Make A Pom Pom Christmas Tree Ornament
Are you looking for a simple Christmas decoration to make with your preschoolers? Every year, I love to have my students design an ornament for their tree. This Pom Pom Christmas Tree Ornament is always a hit! This holiday craft is easy to make with a classroom full of children, and it's a keepsake their families love. How To Make A Pom Pom Christmas Tree View Post
The Case for Delaying Screen Time for Kids
Kids spend more and more time in front of screens. These five tips will help you limit screen time for kids and find a healthy balance for the whole family. Silence is golden, unless you have kids. Then silence probably means that they’re on an electronic device. Sometimes this is exactly what us parents need to grab a shower or finish cooking dinner without constantly getting interrupted by View Post
The Most Common Reasons for Slime Gone Wrong
Making slime right sometimes feels like the luck of the draw. And when you get slime gone wrong instead of beautiful perfect slime, it is crushing! If you are trying to avoid the most common mistakes while making slime -- the ones that will ruin your slime -- you are in the right place. I'm sending you a high five because you are about to have an epic slime win. Read on because you'll be View Post
3 Myths About Learning to Read
I wish I had known these 3 myths about learning to read ages ago. We often talk about the wonderful exciting aspects of learning to read, but the reality is there is another side. I experienced this first hand, and it revealed that learning to read is much more complex than I ever realized. Thank you to Reading Eggs for sponsoring this post. One of the biggest struggles I’ve faced as a parent View Post