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Best “All About Me” Preschool Theme Ideas (and free download)
We’ve gathered up some of the best All About Me activities for your All About Me preschool theme! Be sure to grab the free self-portrait book download, too!
How to Use A “Safe Space” or “Calm Down Corner” at Home or in the Classroom
A safe space or calm down corner is a great tool for teaching young children about their feelings and to practice emotional regulation. This post will show you exactly how to make one at home or in the classroom!
Our Favorite Science Tools and Toys
We love to incorporate lots of science into our preschool curriculum, and today we’ve gathered some of our favorite science tools and toys that we use in our classrooms to share with you!
Our Favorite Literacy Tools and Toys
We love finding new hands-on ways to teach about letters, letter sounds, phonics, and spelling in our classrooms. We’ve gathered some of our very favorite literacy tools and toys that we use in our classrooms frequently to share with you today.
Pancake Stack Math Game (free download!)
If you’re looking for a fun way to practice some math skills and work on fine motor at the same time, check out this pancake stack math game! Be sure to grab the free download!
Our Favorite Math Tools and Toys
Teaching math to preschoolers is so fun! They learn best with hands-on experiences and through play, so we have gathered some of our favorite interactive math tools and toys to share with you today. We use these things in our classrooms frequently, and we know you will love them, too!
Letter W Free Online Lesson! (and free download)
Did you know that in addition to our fabulous in-person preschool locations, we also have a fantastic virtual preschool program? And today we have a sample online preschool lesson (and free tracing sheet download!) to share with you so you can get a feel for what our program offers!
Letter Y Online Lesson and Tracing Sheet (free download!)
Have you ever wondered what a virtual preschool lesson looks like? Well, you’re in luck! Today we have a free sample online preschool lesson all about the letter Y to share with you. We’ve also included a free downloadable letter Y tracing sheet that goes with the lesson perfectly!
Coffee Filter Planet Art
Coffee filter planet art is a fun and easy project to add to your space unit, or to do just for fun! We’ve included the material list and written instructions, but if you wanted to make your projects even easier, make sure you check out our online preschool program.
Space Rhyming Tic-Tac-Toe (free download!)
We have a super fun space rhyming game that you can download for free to practice rhyming your child in an entertaining and hands-on way!
Is Online Preschool Right for You?
Is online preschool right for you and your family? Read on to learn about the benefits of online preschool and check out our free sample online preschool videos!
Our Favorite Sensory Tools
We’ve rounded up some of our very favorite sensory items that we use in our homes and classrooms for you to check out and add to your own sensory play set-up for your children.
The Benefits of Water Play
Did you know there are some great developmental benefits to water play for children? Learn more about those benefits and check out our list of favorite water toys to have on hand.
Make Your Own Letter Bins!
If you’re looking for a fun and hands-on way to teach letters and letter sounds to your kids, you should try making your own letter bins! Check out the links to help you make your very own set, or grab the free downloadable idea list to take shopping with you.
Summer Scavenger Hunt (free download!)
Looking for a great outdoor summer activity for your preschooler? Try our fun summer scavenger hunt! We even have a free download for you so you all you need to do is click print, grab your clipboard, and head outside to get hunting!
Cup Stacking Activity
Do your kids tell you they’re bored, especially during the summer? Instead of turning to more screen time, try this fun cup stacking activity! It’s a great summer boredom buster or rainy day activity to keep their little minds and hands active.
Paint the Sidewalk Activity
This is the simplest summer activity that my kids could do on repeat every single day.
Tissue Paper Tin Foil Art
Are you looking for a fun and easy rainy day activity to try with your preschooler this spring? We have just the thing! This tissue paper tin foil art combines some simple supplies you probably already have at home to make a beautiful art project your child will love creating.
Six Ways To Incorporate Play-Based Learning Into Your Preschool Day
We have six easy ways to incorporate play-based learning into your preschool day up on the blog today!
What is the summer slide and how can you prevent it?
Have you every heard the phrase “summer slide?” It refers to the regression students have academically over the summer break. The good news is, it is easy for parents to combat the summer slide with just a few strategies, including our awesome summer camp workbooks! Check out the free downloadable sample on the blog!