As a preschool teacher, circle time was my favorite time of the day! During this time, our classroom bonded and became a family. Circle time songs brought our class together, helped teach important concepts, and was fun for the students. Today I’m sharing my top five circle time songs and also a free PDF of…
I love using songs and chants with preschoolers! These are great for transition times, grabbing their attention, and adding brain breaks and movement into the day! Preschoolers love music—and so do I! Songs and chants are one of my favorite tools in the classroom. They make transitions smoother, capture kids’ attention in a snap, and bring in fun…
Now is this the perfect time to review the importance of handwashing! The number one way to prevent the flu or viruses is through washing hands in warm water with soap for 30 seconds. Teaching kids to properly wash hands isn’t always easy. I know my boys always want to rush through washing their hands…
The beginning of the day is the perfect time to welcome students to your classroom and remind them of the friendly environment they come to each day. A wonderful way to do this is through songs, chants, and rhymes. Children love them and it’s also a great way to incorporate music into your day. I’ve…
Are you looking for preschool graduation songs? You’re in the right place! It’s the end of the school year, which means preschool graduation is upon us. If you are a teacher or homeschool parent looking for some sweet songs to sing with your students, then I have something that you will love. I came up…
I love to teach songs and chants to my preschoolers. They enjoy music, especially ones that go along with the season! Today, I’m sharing with you some songs and chants about winter. These are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Why Singing is Important You may know that singing songs with preschoolers is a great way…
I love music! If you’ve been following for awhile, you know that I love to create songs and use music and movement for learning. So much research backs up the importance of music. And you know what? Kids love songs! They don’t care if they are good at singing, they just do it! Today I’m…
Transitions between activities are hard for preschoolers. Make this time easier and less stressful for you by using songs and rhymes.
The ebook purchase includes two versions: color and b&w. If you’d like to buy the print version, you can do that on Amazon HERE.
This is a digital product and no physical product will be shipped to you.
This is the audio for the book, Songs and Rhymes for Transition Time. It is sung by the author of the book and it is acapella.
The product comes in a digital zip file with all the songs and rhymes sung from the book.
Transitions between activities are hard for preschoolers. Make this time easier and less stressful for you by using songs and rhymes.
The ebook purchase includes two versions: color and b&w. If you’d like to buy the print version, you can do that on Amazon HERE.
This is a digital product and no physical product will be shipped to you.
Adding music to your school day is so powerful. It has the ability to calm an anxious child, grab the attention of a lively group, and bring joy to a child’s day. Music is also a great way to encourage movement. Did you know that children should have some sort of brain break every 25-30…
When I was a teacher, it was always a bit difficult getting the kids to line up at the door and stay quiet in the hallways! I found that music and chants helped with calming the class down and preparing them for the hall. Today I’m sharing with you 10 songs you can use in…
What’s the best way to end a preschool day? With a song, of course! I love writing songs for preschoolers. They love to sing and it’s an awesome way to transition to different parts of the day. I’ve written other songs for the preschool day, but this is my first set of goodbye songs for…
Hooray for back to school time! There’s something fun about the beginning of the school year. Although summer is so wonderful, starting the school year with a fresh start is great. One way to start out the school year is to sing fun songs! Preschoolers love music, and today I’m sharing 10 Back to School Songs. These…
Oh how I love this time of year! There are so many fun activities to do with little ones during the autumn months. Today I’m sharing 10 Autumn songs for preschoolers that are wonderful to use in the classroom. Preschoolers love music and movement, so these songs and chants would be a perfect addition to…
Preschoolers LOVE songs and I believe it is very important to bring music into the preschool classroom or home preschool. I have shared these 10 preschool transitions, but today I am getting more specific and sharing 10 Preschool Songs About Color. At the end of this post is a free printable for the PDF versions of these songs….
Last week I shared 5 bunny chants with you all. Today, I have 5 baby chick songs and chants to share with you! These are great to sing with toddlers and preschoolers because it introduces them to rhyme, rhythm, and music! Plus some of these songs have actions, which little ones love. I picked up…
Your printable has been sent to your inbox! Check out this amazing resource below! Morning meetings don’t have to be stressful! In fact, they can be a lot of fun with these interactive Google Slides! Morning meeting sounds great in theory…But in real life? It can feel rushed, unorganized, or like one more thing to…
Do you use Google Slides in your classroom? They are an amazing way to help the flow of your school day! The visuals help students know what to expect, stay engaged, and settle in more quickly…which makes routines smoother for everyone. I created these January Morning Meeting Slides, which are ready-to-use Google Slides you can…
Your classroom mornings don’t have to be stressful! In fact, they can be easy with Morning Slides!
Using Meeting Slides helps create routine, predictability, and structure to your day.
This set contains 30 slides designed for kindergarten but suitable for other grades as well.
Your sample slides have been sent to your inbox! If you’re interested in all of the slides, you can get them below! Morning meetings don’t have to be stressful! In fact, they can be a lot of fun with these interactive Google Slides! Morning meeting sounds great in theory…But in real life? It can feel…
If you’ve ever worked with children, you know that preschoolers have big feelings! They can range from joy, excitement, frustration, anger, fear, and everything in between. At this age, children are still learning how to identify their feelings and express their emotions in healthy ways. As teachers or parents to preschoolers, we have the unique…
The secret to a successful home preschool year? A little planning! Personally, I love putting my lesson plans down on paper—it helps me stay organized and focused on what I want to teach each week. Today, I’m excited to share a free editable weekly planner that you can download and start using right away! How…
Teaching is a lot of work. Save your prep time with instant access to ready-to-use printables. Imagine having a printable for every lesson instantly. Now you can! If you’re tired of… Then I can help you! Because I’ve been there! And I know exactly what it’s like to spend too much time looking for quality…
Are you thinking about sending your child to preschool? Do you wonder if your child is ready for preschool? The preschool readiness checklist is here to help you out! My experience as a mom and preschool teacher has helped me understand what skills children need to have before entering the preschool classroom. At the bottom…
Part of our circle time routine is going over the weather. This time is short, yet so valuable to little learners! If you want to make circle time meaningful, you’ll want to check out these weather printables for circle time! Teaching Tips Teaching preschoolers about the weather can be both fun and educational! Here are…
I love to teach about patterns because patterns are everywhere! Your day is set up in a pattern, stores are designed in a pattern, clothes have patterns, and you find patterns in music. Patterns are a foundational skill that you child learns at a young age. Learning patterns will help children become successful in reading,…
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Learning about patterns is a fundamental math skill that young children begin learning in preschool. Like all math concepts, children begin with learning the basics and then build upon them. It may seem like such a basic concept to teach, but it is important to a child’s…
My favorite way to teach preschoolers is by using songs. This rhyming song is perfect to sing with young learners because it makes learning fun, memorable, and engaging! Importance of Rhyming Teaching kids to rhyme is a crucial skill for beginning readers. Rhyming is when two words have the same ending sounds. Identifying rhyming words…
September is just around the corner and that means it’s time to plan September Preschool Themes and Activities! This is such a lovely month for discovery, learning, friendship, and more! September Preschool Themes There are so many FUN themes to do with preschoolers in September! Check out my favorite themes below! All About Me I…
As teachers, you know how important it is to teach little ones to wash their hands! The beginning of the school year is this the perfect time to teach the importance of washing hands! Use these washing hands visual sequence cards to walk children through the process of hand washing. Simply print the cards and…
Do you find it hard to keep all your students engaged during the school day? You are not alone! Teachers are constantly trying different ways to keep their students engaged and learning. If you need some ideas for engagement in the classroom, this post is for you! Why Engagement in the Classroom is Important First,…
How in the world is it already August?!! It always gets here so fast! I don’t know about you but I’m not quite ready to stop soaking up these summer days, but the school year is coming soon for a lot of you and it’s time to start taking baby steps over to that planner!…
Are you a preschool teacher looking for a FUN way to end the school year?! This End of the Year Countdown for Preschool is a blast and your students will love it! Celebrate the end of the year with countdown to summer! For the last 10 days of the school year, each day will have…
April is a month full of fun learning and exciting themes for young learners! If you’re on the hunt for April preschool themes and activities, you’ll find all of that and more on this blog post. When the warmer weather hits and spring season is in full swing, I find more inspiration for nature-themed activities. I think April is…
March is a wonderful month because it means spring is coming! After a long winter, the spring weather is always welcomed. If you’re planning your themes and activities for the month of March, this post is for you! Below, you will find hands-on activities, free printables, and fun March activities! St. Patrick’s Day The main…
Teaching kids the alphabet is so much fun! There are so many fun ways to teach about the alphabet…books, songs, sensory play, games, and printable alphabet booklets! This free alphabet download is a great resource for children from preschool through first grade. Printable Alphabet Booklets Teaching the alphabet is foundational for reading and writing. During…
Germs are everywhere! As we go back to school, it’s a great idea to teach about germs and the importance of washing hands well. These 10 germ activities for kids are fun and will help kids remember the importance of handwashing. Stop Germs with Soap – Sensory Activity Soap foam is one of my favorite…
Disclosure: I am a blog ambassador for Lakeshore Learning and am compensated for my work. I received the product free of charge, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% mine. It’s not a secret that teaching is hard work. One of the most challenging components of teaching is classroom management…especially for new teachers! Teaching kids…
Teach preschool at home with confidence and ease. Home Preschool Made Easy is a 30-week curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. They will go from learning the ABCs to beginning readers.
This curriculum is FULL of hands-on activities that children love. Through multi-sensory activities, wonderful books, and easy-to-use printables, preschoolers will learn the skills they need to know before heading to kindergarten.
This file is nearly 900 pages and is a digital product. After purchasing, you will be taken to a page to download the files and an email with the files will be sent to you. Nothing will be sent to you in the mail.
As teachers, we love to teach our kids and we come up with some awesome games and activities. As we excitedly enter the classroom that morning with our plan, we hope that the kids enjoy the activities as much as we did planning them. As fun as the preschool days are, teaching large groups can…
Teach preschool at home with confidence and ease. Home Preschool Made Easy is a 30-week curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. They will go from learning the ABCs to beginning readers.
This curriculum is FULL of hands-on activities that children love. Through multi-sensory activities, wonderful books, and easy-to-use printables, preschoolers will learn the skills they need to know before heading to kindergarten.
This file is nearly 900 pages and is a digital product. After purchasing, you will be taken to a page to download the files and an email with the files will be sent to you. Nothing will be sent to you in the mail.