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Preschool Books About Pets

July 27, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

a clipart boy hugging his pet dog and the text books about pets for preschool

We hope you ‘drool’ over these wonderful preschool books about pets! We love teaching with a pet theme because it’s such fun for preschoolers. Take a peek at some more great theme ideas for your preschoolers with our ultimate list of preschool themes! Preschool Books About Pets A pet preschool theme is a wonderful theme for teaching responsibility and types of animals that make a good pet. View Post

Filed Under: books, Themes Tagged With: pet theme, preschool books, preschool themes

All About Me Songs

July 12, 2022 by Karalee Sartin Leave a Comment

family tree collage clip art with the text all about me songs for preschool

We’ve searched high and low and are thrilled to bring you the best All About Me songs! Teaching an All About Me theme is the perfect way to start a new school year or to spend time reminding young children to be proud of their unique characteristics. All About Me is one of the best preschool themes, but there of course are numerous other popular themes to use throughout the year! Check them all View Post

Filed Under: Songs, Themes Tagged With: all about me, preschool songs, preschool themes

Rhyming Cards

June 24, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

three picture of objects whose name rhyme laid out with rhyming yes or no labels and the text rhyming cards

We have created the ultimate set of rhyming cards for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Whether you’re helping children learn to rhyme or looking to expand their rhyming abilities, these rhyming cards are such a win, they’ll make your head spin!  Rhyming Picture Cards How to Use the Rhyming Cards  Rhyming cards are a great way to help all children learn to rhyme. Sometimes View Post

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: kindergarten literacy, literacy, literacy activity, preschool literacy, rhyming

Why Potty Training is Failing

June 18, 2022 by Katie T. Christiansen Leave a Comment

bewildered parents sitting in front of a training potty and the text why potty training is failing

Potty training is failing for many kids and families! While many parents suffer silently, I am here to shine a light on what is truly happening. If you started off potty training your child with feelings of hope and excitement, and that all came crashing down to a pile of resentment and puddles of pee and tears everywhere, you are not alone. Many parents are finding out that popular potty View Post

Filed Under: Potty Training Tagged With: constipation, potty training, toilet training, toileting

Best Books for One Year Olds

May 19, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

a clipart dad reading to a one year old who is being held by its mother and the text the best books for one year olds

We have searched the nursery bookshelves and found the absolute best books for 1 year olds! After you’ve appreciated these wonderful books for little ones, take a peek at some more books for your growing kiddos in our best preschool books post! Best Books for 1 Year Olds It's never too early to start reading the best children's books to our littlest ones. Reading to your one-year-old View Post

Filed Under: books, Toddler Tagged With: books, one year old, toddler, toddler books

Butterfly Counting Mats

April 12, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

a butterfly theme ten frame counting mat filled in with the number five

These butterfly ten frame counting mats are an ideal math activity for preschool. These counting mats incorporate hands-on fun and bright illustrations to help children develop counting and number sense. They are perfect for use with mini erasers or any other favorite manipulatives because hands-on math is the best kind of math! Butterfly Ten Frame Counting Mats Our butterfly ten frame View Post

Filed Under: Butterfly, Math Tagged With: butterfly, math, math activity for preschoolers, preschool math

Spring Counting Mats

March 31, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

a ten frame mat showing the number five and the text spring ten frames free printable

These spring ten frame counting mats are a perfect and engaging math activity for preschool. These counting mats help children develop counting and number sense, while infusing hands-on fun! Perfect for use with mini erasers or any other favorite manipulatives because hands-on math is the best kind of math! Spring Ten Frame Counting Mats Our spring ten frame counting mats are a big hit View Post

Filed Under: Math, Spring Tagged With: numbers, preschool math, spring

Rainbow Counting Mats

March 23, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

a free printable ten frame mat with a rainbow theme

These rainbow ten frame counting mats are a perfect and engaging math activity for preschool. These counting mats help children develop counting and number sense while infusing hands-on fun! Perfect for use with mini erasers or any other favorite manipulatives because hands-on math is the best kind of math! Related: Rainbow Activities for Preschool Rainbow Ten Frame Counting Mats Our View Post

Filed Under: Math, Rainbow, Spring Tagged With: counting, numbers, preschool math, rainbow activity, rainbow theme

5 Online Trainings for Preschool Teachers

February 25, 2022 by Katie T. Christiansen 1 Comment

two preschool teachers in their classrooms in a pinnable collage with the text 5 online training courses for preschool teachers

If you are in need of preschool professional development credits, you have come to the right place!  I am partnering with ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) to share the top 5 online trainings for preschool teachers. These trainings are some of the most essential topics in ECE today. In many cases, some of these topics can be challenging to find training courses for. CCEI is our View Post

Filed Under: Teaching Tagged With: continuing education, teaching

Farm Counting Mats

February 12, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan Leave a Comment

ten frame mat showing the number seven in a farm theme and the text farm ten frames free printable

Farm counting mats are the perfect hands-on math activity for preschool. These counting mats are colorful and help children develop counting and number sense. Perfect for use with mini erasers or any other favorite manipulatives because hands-on math is the best kind of math! Farm Counting Mats Our farm ten frame counting mats are a favorite preschool and kindergarten counting activity for View Post

Filed Under: Farm, Math Tagged With: counting, farm

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