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FREE Farm Theme Printable – Old Maid Card Game

July 6, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Have you ever met a preschooler who doesn’t love learning about farm animals? My classes have always been so responsive to any preschool farm activities I present them, and this Old Maid inspired card game was no different. My preschoolers adored it, and so I’m sharing my farm theme printable with you, and it’s completely…

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Filed Under: Games, Thematic Activities Tagged With: Cognitive Development, Emergent Literacy, Farm, farm activities, Printables, Sorting

15+ Learning Activities for Summertime Fun

July 6, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Do you teach preschool during the summer? Or are you the kind of parent who likes to throw in some educational activities between popsicles and swimming lessons? I’m the latter. Try these summer learning activities for preschoolers to keep your preschooler engaged in learning while also having loads of summer fun! These activities for preschoolers…

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Filed Under: Summer, Thematic Activities Tagged With: Summer

Paper Plate Turkey Craft with Scissor Skills

June 29, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

paper turkey craft

Gobble, gobble! It’s the time of year when we roll up our sleeves and dive into fall crafting fun. This paper plate turkey craft is perfect for entertaining little ones, teaching colors, and developing hand strength as they use scissors and glue. It’s perfect kids craft for Thanksgiving or would fit in well with a…

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Filed Under: Motor Skills, Thematic Activities Tagged With: crafts for preschoolers, Thanksgiving, turkey activities

What Does Writing Practice Look Like in Preschool?

June 29, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Preschoolers need loads of writing practice but not necessarily in the traditional pencil-paper fashion. This post is dedicated to how preschoolers develop writing skills and build crucial fine motor skills along the way. Why is Writing Practice Important in Preschool? Reading and writing go hand in hand. Writing is an integral part of reading and an…

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Filed Under: Development, language development, Literacy, Motor Skills Tagged With: featured, Writing

This Suncatcher is the Perfect Turkey Craft for Preschoolers

June 29, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Who doesn’t love an adorable turkey craft to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday? This fun craft idea for preschoolers is sure to stay up on the window until it snows! Turkeys are an icon of the American Thanksgiving holiday. Many of us spend weeks fine-tuning the events and dishes leading up to the perfect Thanksgiving. Some…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Play, Thematic Activities Tagged With: Process Art and Crafts, Thanksgiving

The Incredible Benefits of Dramatic Play

June 8, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Does your playroom often get transformed into a pirate ship, a train station, or a campsite? Do you find yourself stocking up on Halloween costumes when they go on clearance after the holiday? Does your little one ask to be called “Officer” or “Doctor” rather than their first name? You must have a kiddo who…

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Filed Under: language development, Play, Play Research, Pretend Play, Self Help / Adaptive Development, Social / Emotional Development Tagged With: dramatic play, featured, Pretend Play

20+ Dinosaur Games for Preschoolers

June 2, 2022 by Samantha Wonders

Are you planning a dinosaur themed unit for your preschoolers? Then you will want to check out these 20+ preschool dinosaur activities and printable games. These hands-on dinosaur learning activities for kids include number recognition and counting; letter recognition, process art, play dough and more! Dinosaur Activities for Pre K Dinosaur activities for preschoolers are…

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Filed Under: Thematic Activities Tagged With: Dinosaurs

How to Create a Daily Preschool Schedule

May 31, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan

A daily preschool schedule is a must-have for setting the stage and getting those little learners feeling secure in their predictable routine. Preschoolers LOVE that they can share what activity comes next and it makes a big difference in their willingness to interact and participate. Once created, a daily preschool schedule will help your classroom…

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Filed Under: Preschool Planning Tagged With: preschool schedules

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