10 Preschool Ideas for "Week of the Young Child"
It's that time again! Early Childhood Educators all over the world are gearing up for Naeyc's annual"The week of the Young Child". Here are some ideas for you upcoming week1. Special Feature: Create a...
View ArticlePreschool Keepsakes
Throughout the year I love creating keepsakes for my parents. It can be a card, a photo, or a Thanksgiving placemat. My favorite keepsakes are handprints and footprints. Two years ago, when my daughter...
View ArticleA Preschool Hideaway: My Own Space
In your classroom there should always be a place for children to "escape". Some teachers refer to this as the "quite area" or "cozy corner". In our class there is a little corner between our cots and...
View ArticleIt's Spring and Love is in the air
It's Spring! The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and love is in the air. You say Love in Preschool? Yes, you read it right! It's common and there's not been a year I've taught that I didn't...
View ArticleThe Preschool Newsletter
When I taught preschool for my church it was mandatory to have a newsletter each month. The parents loved the idea of knowing what was coming up and reminiscing about what awesome theme we had already...
View ArticlePreschool Oatmeal Box Craft
I've always seen projects using oatmeal containers. Teachers usually make drums for toddlers, Easter baskets, Halloween baskets, Valentines collectors and so much more! My family rarely eats enough...
View ArticleMeet Shameka owner of Komfy Kidz Playhouse
When I first began my career in Early Childhood Education, I was a Family Childcare Provider. A Family Childcare Provider provides care for children in their home. My days were filled with learning...
View ArticleMy Preschool Teacher Deals & Steals
The Budget is always super tight for a teachers. I flip through the catalogs and daydream of all the cool projects and toys I'd love to buy for my class. I'm pretty resourceful and super thrifty when...
View ArticleThe Ups and Downs of Climbing in Preschool
In almost every preschool the monkey bars are a big hit. There is something so free-ing about climbing to the top and looking down on spectators. It's magical to monkey from one side all the way to the...
View ArticleDisplaying Books for Preschoolers
"So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, A lovely bookshelf on the wall."...
View ArticlePreschool ways to appreciate Veterans Day!
My 3rd grader woke up this morning and dressed in her Fourth of July flag t-shirt and blue jeans. I thoughtfully tied red, white and blue ribbons in her hair. She asked her sisters who they were...
View ArticlePreschool Native American Vests
It's always a great idea to get acquainted with the neighborhood grocery store. One of my favorite places is my local Winn Dixie Supermarket. I make regular visits and the manager is never surprised...
View ArticleUsing Cereal Boxes in Preschool
A few days ago I noticed I had a some left over cereal boxes. I thought I'd share with you some ideas to incorporate cereal boxes in your class.Try putting rice or beans inside and tape the box. Using...
View ArticleThe Class Tepee
Tepee:noun: tent of the American Indians, made usually from animal skins laid on a conical frame of long poles, having an opening at the top for ventilation and a flap door.Last year one of my pretty...
View ArticlePreschool Thanksgiving Hats and Head Pieces
It's almost Thanksgiving! In this unit we learned about the Pilgrims and the Native Americans. We talked about the clothes they wear, the food they prepared and how they lived. We planned our own...
View ArticlePreschool Painting With Celery
Welcome Back Friends from your Thanksgiving vacation. I hope you all had a fabulous holiday. I spent a few hours in the kitchen on Thanksgiving morning preparing a big dinner for my family. One of my...
View ArticlePreschool Alternatives to Field Trips
Its becoming more and more common that Child Care Centers are taking less field trips. For one, field trips require additional time, money and staffing. Second, field trips are a liability. One missing...
View ArticleHave a Digital Camera Field Trip in Preschool
Yesterday, I mentioned using your digital camera as an alternative to taking a field trip outside the classroom. Today, I had an opportunity to create a neighborhood field trip using my digital camera....
View ArticleMemorial Day and Dramatic Play
It has been months since I've been able to sit down and write a post for my blog. Just last year we moved into a new home and then my Mom fell ill. I've been out of the classroom and thankfully no...
View ArticleCelebrating Memorial Day in the Block Center
There's always this great teacher who covers her blocks, or add numbers and shapes on them. Not me, I'm always "thinking", that's a great idea; I'll have to do that sometime. I rarely have time cover...
View ArticleMemorial Day Pom-Pom Toss
I made these patriotic pom-poms a year ago for my Girl Scout Troop to wear during the Veterans Day Parade.The girls wore them in their hair and on their shoes.When I pulled out my patriotic box I...
View ArticleMemorial Day Math
For the Math Center I created these simple pattern strips. I cut out more than enough pieces just in case we lost any. These aren't laminated but I plan on laminating them to keep them sturdy and...
View ArticleMemorial Day Craft Hat
To create these Memorial Day hats all you need is various collage materials. I used scraps of paper, yarn, stickers, ribbon and sequins. First, I created bands with construction paper. Then, I placed...
View ArticleThe Father's Day Feely Box
Fathers Day is quickly approaching and to get prepared I wanted to create a feely box. What's a feely box you say? A feely box in a sensory box with objects inside that may or may not relate to a...
View ArticleThe Crayola Experience
There is not educator around that hasn't heard of Crayola! We love the bright colors, the smell of the new box, and the beauty thats produced with their awesome products. Yesterday I took a mini field...
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