Teaching preschoolers is an awesome job! Whether you teach at home or in a classroom, there's something very special about the preschool age. One way to plan preschool lessons is by themes. A popular theme at the beginning of the school year is All About Me. Preschoolers love to learn about themselves and there are plenty of fun activities to do! Today I'm going to share with you our favorite activities and free printables on this theme. I've created a printable packet for you to use with … [Read more...]
The Parenting Super Bundle 2017 – My Favorite Resources
Do you want to know who I think has the hardest job in the world? Parents! Being a parent is a nonstop job that requires so much patience, love, and selflessness. Between temper tantrums, the constant noise and mess, teaching them all the life skills they’ll need as adults, and continually wondering whether we’re screwing it all up… well, it can actually be one of the hardest things we’ve ever done. When it comes to parenting resources, I need all the advice I can get! If you’ve ever had … [Read more...]
August Activity Calendar
I can't believe it's already August! Where did the summer go?! I apologize for posting this activity calendar so late. I hope you'll finish the summer out with these super fun activities! Here’s how this calendar works… Download the printable at the bottom of this post. Click on the colored words on the calendar to take you to the post for directions. You can also print this calendar to see it at a glance. (Make sure Adobe Reader is up to date so it will print properly.) Share … [Read more...]
Eric Carle Ride and Roll – Review & Giveaway
Are you big fans of Eric Carle books like we are at our house? We love so many of his books! I can't tell you the number of times we've read the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It's a favorite around here! We recently received the Eric Carle Ride and Roll and I can't wait to tell you about it! Disclosure: I received this product for free and was compensated for my time reviewing it. As always, my opinions are 100% mine. The Ride & Roll is an awesome toy for toddlers! The toy is … [Read more...]
5 Beneficial Insects to be Happy You Have Around
With three boys at home, I’ve realized they love to learn fun facts about bugs. I’ve come up with many insect activities for kids because it catches their interest and I believe it’s important for children to understand that insects can be useful for the environment and we shouldn’t be afraid of them. It helps that they have a grandpa that’s a bug expert who owns a successful pest control company. Insect Facts for Kids Ladybugs The well-known ladybug is a very beneficial insect to … [Read more...]
Outer Space Alphabet Puzzle
Do your kids love learning about outer space? I have a fun puzzle to share with you today! This Outer Space Alphabet Puzzle is a great way to see the order of the planets as well as practice ordering the alphabet letters. This is a very easy activity to do and a great way to work on alphabetizing! Here's what you need for this outer space alphabet puzzle: printable (download at the bottom of this post) wide craft sticks glue scissors After you download the printable, print … [Read more...]
Sensory Walk – Exploring the Sense of Touch
My 2-year-old really enjoys doing sensory walks. He asks to do this activity all the time, which keeps him quiet busy! A sensory walk is a great way to explore the sense of touch, especially for children with sensory processing needs. A sensory walk is very easy to set up and clean up is easy! Here's what you need: plastic tubs material to fill the tub water beads sand dry black beans colored water shaving cream towels To set this up for my children, I … [Read more...]
Free Printables All About Rainbows
Children love to learn about rainbows. There are so many great science activities for talking about how rainbows are formed. Today I want to share with you some amazing printables all about rainbows. And the best part is that they are all free and fun! Simply click on the link to take you to read the post! Rainbow Domino Addition from Simple Fun for Kids Backyard Obstacle Course from Sunny Day Family Color Match Fishbowl Game from Life Over C's Rainbow Unicorn Board Game from … [Read more...]
Cars 3 Piston Cup Showdown Game
Have you seen the new Cars 3 movie yet? It is so cute! Our whole family went to it last week and I can tell you that we thoroughly enjoyed it! The movie was a little long for our almost three year old, so he and I left early. But my older two boys loved the movie and came home excited to play the new Cars 3 Piston Cup Showdown game. Disclosure: I received this game and compensation from SpinMaster to write this review. As always, my thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. This game is a lot … [Read more...]
Why Your Classroom Needs a Venta Airwasher
During my first few years of teaching, I was miserable. No, it wasn't my students or the curriculum, it was my classroom that was taking a toll on my health. I have seasonal allergies and my room was making me sick. Looking back, I wish I would've had the Venta Airwasher in my classroom. I recently started using this in our home preschool room and I couldn't be more pleased with how well the Venta cleans the air. It's noticeable different! This machine is a humidifier and air purifier that does … [Read more...]