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All-Time Favorite January Preschool Themes

January 5, 2023 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Ring in the new year with these exciting January preschool themes! From this expansive list, you can help your little learners stay focused and engaged after the holiday rush. Consider these preschool themes for your January lesson plans for preschoolers and toddlers. Themes to Teach in January As the calendar turns over to a new…

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Filed Under: Lesson Plans, Preschool Planning, Winter

6 Printable Valentine’s Day Activities for Preschoolers

January 4, 2023 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Valentine's Activity Pack

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate in preschool. There’s nothing like spending a week or so doing activities that remind us of those we love and care about. Try adding these highly educational preschool Valentine’s Day printables to your Valentine’s Day preschool theme. Quick and Easy Preschool Valentine’s Printables Do you…

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Filed Under: Counting & Number Identification, Letter Identification and Sounds, Patterning, Pre-writing Skills, Printables, Thematic Activities, Valentine's Day

Layered Hearts Valentine’s Craft for Preschoolers

January 2, 2023 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Looking for a fun Valentine’s craft for preschoolers? This layered hearts craft is the one to try. It’s a mix of scissor cutting skills and a measurement activity, all tied up in a cute and simple preschool craft for Valentine’s Day. Oh, and did I mention? — It’s a wonderful friendship and kindness craft that…

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fine Motor, measurement, Scissor Skills, Thematic Activities, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Process Art for Preschoolers

December 30, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Process art allows preschoolers the flexibility to experiment and explore, instead of creating a cookie-cutter Valentine craft. Try these sparkly, Valentines Day process art collages this February. Easy Process Art Activity for Valentine’s Day You can never have too many process art ideas when you’re a preschool teacher. I know it is hard to “fit…

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Filed Under: Play, Preschool Art Activities, Process Art, Thematic Activities, Valentine's Day

Free Prewriting Practice Cards for Valentine’s Day

December 30, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Heart prewriting cards

Writing skills are an important for preschoolers to develop before entering kindergarten, which means they need lots of practice in preschool. See how these free Valentine’s prewriting practice cards are just the right thing to add to your friendship preschool theme or your Valentine’s preschool theme this February. FREE Prewriting Cards for Valentine’s Day Pre-writing…

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Filed Under: Fine Motor, Motor Skills, Pre-writing Skills, Printables, Thematic Activities, Valentine's Day

Free Rocks Preschool Lesson Plans

December 29, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan

These free preschool rock lesson plans include over 15 activities for preschoolers to learn about rocks and minerals.

This theme ‘rocks’! We’ve gathered fun and interesting of ideas for a rocks preschool theme, including literacy ideas, art and sensory exploration, plus math and science fun. You’ll find the whole bundle of ideas at the end of this post in a download containing our free rocks preschool lesson plans. Free Rock Activities for Preschoolers…

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Filed Under: Learn at Home, Lesson Plans, Preschool Planning

Gems and Hearts Valentine’s Sensory Bin

December 28, 2022 by Sarah Punkoney, MAT

Preschoolers are like little raccoons. They love all things sparkly, which is just one reason why this Valentine’s sensory bin was such a huge hit! With practically neon pink rice and handfuls of light pink and red gems (and a few giant diamonds), what’s not to like about this sensory activity for preschoolers? Be sure…

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Filed Under: Fine Motor, language development, Play, Sensory Play, Thematic Activities, Valentine's Day

Ultimate Guide to Fine Motor Development

December 22, 2022 by Lauren Vaughan

This ultimate guide to developing fine motor preschool skills is full of activity ideas, plus includes background information on why fine motor skills are important and how to best help develop them.

Fine motor practice for preschoolers is the best way to help little hands develop and strengthen. Your little ones will need strong muscles for everyday tasks such as getting dressed, tying shoelaces, and learning to write. This ultimate guide to fine motor development will help you learn the what, why, and the how behind hand strength…

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Filed Under: Development, Fine Motor, Motor Skills

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