We've gathered the ultimate list of pumpkin books perfect for fall traditions and all things pumpkin! If you're looking for other fantastic books, see our list of the best preschool books. Pumpkin Books for Preschool With fall comes pumpkin harvesting time. This means family and school outings to local farms and pumpkin patches, as well as, pumpkin decorating and carving. We love to View Post
Must-Try Simple Fall Science Activities
Fall science activities are some of the best because they are simple to put together and loads of fun for children! I love that nature provides the perfect materials for these: leaves, acorns, pumpkins, apples, and more! These fall science experiments and activities are perfect for fall science lesson plans, leaf experiments for preschoolers, and nature studies. If you ever need ideas for View Post
Easy Pumpkin Craft Perfect for Last Minute Halloween Fun
Little paper plates are a crafting staple! They are right up there with markers and glue. In spring we like to use them to make flowers, in summer they become the sun, in winter they can be cut like snowflakes, and in fall we use them for a jack-o-lantern or pumpkin craft! These jack-o-lanterns are easy and so cheery (we can have cheery jack-o-lanterns, right?). My preschoolers View Post
How to Make Puffy Paint Pumpkins for a Fall Art Activity
These puffy paint pumpkins smell great, and they will brighten up your room too. Your students are sure to love making this simple fall art activity. It's finally beginning to feel like fall. The farmers are harvesting the crops and the leaves are falling off the trees. Of course, it's not fall without pumpkins! Today, we decorated our classroom with puffy paint pumpkins. One of our favorite View Post
Not So Scary Monster Books for Kids
These not so scary monster books for kids are perfect for talking about cute and silly monsters with young children. If you're looking for other amazing books we can't get enough of, check out our list of the best preschool books! Whether you have a child who loves monsters or needs help overcoming their fear of monsters, these monster picture books will help. They are also great for View Post
Easy Glass Gem and Glue Suncatcher craft
Have you ever created suncatchers with your preschoolers? We have never created a suncatcher that we didn't fall instantly in love with. They add brightness, color, and fun to any window and make fabulous gifts! This particular suncatcher, our Easy Glass Gem and Glue Suncatcher, is perfect for any season and can be switched up to match color schemes or holidays. I can guess that your preschoolers View Post
8 Must-Read Parenting Books From Around the World
These eight eye-opening parenting books from different cultures the world challenge the idea that there is only one good way to be a parent. We all want to be good parents and raise well-adjusted, happy children by doing all the “right” things. But sometimes we forget that there is more than one good way to raise a child. When you think about it, the rules that guide our parenting choices View Post
How to Make the Most of Brain Breaks for Kids
Brain breaks for kids are fast becoming one of the smartest tools for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents. When you’re a kid, you’re learning all day, not just during class time, so it can get really tiring! Brain breaks keep things fresh though, so they’re a great way of helping the kids get the most out of each day. They create a 5-minute moment when the kids can move their bodies and connect View Post
How to Make a Paper Plate Apple Lacing Activity for Preschoolers
In a couple of weeks, we will be going on our annual trip to the apple orchard. To prepare for our trip, we love to learn all about apples and fill our day with creative apple activities. This Paper Plate Apple Lacing Activity is a fun, fall themed way for young children to work on developing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. How To Make A Paper Plate Apple Lacing View Post
The Best Good Morning Songs and Welcome Songs
What better way to welcome children than through good morning songs! These are good morning and welcome songs that are sure to bring smiles to everyone's faces and to start the day off on the right foot. They're some of the best songs for kids! We have some favorite hello songs that I will link to at the bottom of the post for even more awesome songs to include in a circle time or small group View Post