Turtle, tractor, tiger, traffic light. What do all these words have in common? The all start with /t/. /t/, T, of course! Research shows that it is important to use systematic and direct instruction when teaching letters and letter sounds. Children respond well to REAL photographs as it helps them make real-life connections. I have…
Colors and Shapes Sorting Activities for Preschoolers
I’ve posted about sorting activities for preschoolers before. Several times, in fact. Why? Because it is such an important foundational math skill. Attribute sorting has real life applications, as does all other math, but we sort and classify much more frequently than we might realize. As adults we are constantly finding similarities and differences in…
Eight Arctic Themed Preschool Activities
This month we got our first snow and it paired perfectly with our new theme in preschool: The Arctic. We read a variety of picture books on the topic. Students learned about snow and icebergs. Arctic animals were introduced, along with the characteristics of these animals that allow them to survive harsh Arctic conditions. We also relished…
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Subitizing in Preschool
Subitizing is a critical (and often overlooked) skill in early math development. With this article, we’ll teach you what it means to subitize, why and how to teach subitizing, as well as also provide subitizing activities for preschoolers. It’s one step to offering your child a strong foundation in number sense! All About Teaching Subitizing…
Beaded Feathers Thanksgiving Turkey: A Fine Motor Patterning Craft
For preschool I wanted to design a turkey craft that was served multiple purposes. This craft is not only excellent for decorating and celebrating the holidays, but it also serves as a fine motor activity and a math activity. The tail feathers of this turkey are beaded in patterns, so it meets various educational preschool…
Tips For Teaching Scissor Cutting
Scissor cutting requires a surprising amount of skill for a preschooler, so much so that it can be very frustrating for a child who wants to cut but is still learning. (Because kids are naturally drawn to scissors, right?) Well, it doesn’t have to be. Follow these simple tips to make teaching your preschooler to…
70 Ideas For Dramatic Play
Early childhood educators continue to advocate for dramatic play in their classrooms. And for good reason. Dramatic play is integral to any preschooler’s education. Here are 70 dramatic play ideas to provide more experiences for your child. This post may contain affiliate links. You’ve seen the preschool classroom. The one where your child begs to stay and play….
Eight Monster Themed Preschool Activities
October is a wonderful time to be teaching as it is the month that hosts some of my favorite seasonal-like preschool themes. Last year’s autumn theme was filled with colorful sensory bins, nature walks and science investigations. It had a lot of academic appeal to it. But, this year, I chose a theme that was…
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