It's snowing like crazy today! In fact, the boys didn't have school today because of the snow. Watching the snow fall had got me thinking about the life cycle of snowflakes. I put together a booklet to teach little ones how a snowflake is formed. It's really quite cool! First, let me recommend the book we love to read. It has so many great facts about snowflakes! It's called The Story of Snow by Mark Cassino. The facts in this book inspired me to write this printable booklet for … [Read more...]
Preschool Winter Math Packet
Hello to all my preschool teachers and preschool moms! If you're looking for some fun math activities for preschoolers, I've got something for you! Last fall, I created a fall-themed preschool math packet. I was so happy to see that it was downloaded thousands of times!! I also heard from many of you that the packet was helpful, so I decided to make one for winter! This is a 20-page packet that works on the following math skills: colors shapes comparing sizes counting … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Winter Math Packet
Happy Winter, friends! I hope you're doing well in the new year! Last year, when the pandemic started, I created a spring kindergarten math packet to help with distance learning. I was so happy to see that it was downloaded thousands of times!! I heard from many of you that was helpful, so I created a free packet for the fall and now I'm releasing one for winter! This is a 20-page packet that works on the following math skills: writing and recognizing teen numbers patterns ten … [Read more...]
5 Math Manipulatives for Preschool
Math manipulatives are an important tool for teaching math to preschoolers. They provide a hands-on way to explore math concepts. There are so many awesome math manipulatives out there. I like to use them when I'm teaching math lessons and or use them in centers. Math manipulatives can be something simple, like cotton balls, or you can get higher quality ones from stores like Lakeshore Learning or Learning Resources. Today I'm sharing my top 5 math manipulatives for preschoolers. These … [Read more...]
5 Online Learning Resources For Classrooms or Homeschooling
Over the past two years, we have tried a variety of online learning resources for homeschooling. There are some really wonderful resources out there! You can find a variety of games and activities for free or ones with annual or monthly fees. Today I'm sharing our favorite online learning resources that we use on a regular basis. Before I share, I will note that right now I have boys ages 6, 9, and 11. First up, is our favorite online library...Epic! We use this daily! I love it … [Read more...]
Gingerbread Cloud Dough
Have you ever made cloud dough before? It is the EASIEST activity and you only need a few ingredients to make it! I came up with a gingerbread version, which smells really good! Creating sensory experiences for children is so important! Not only do most kids love sensory activities, but they actually are great for regulating emotions, using imagination, building up fine motor strength, playing with others, and so much more. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that we love … [Read more...]
Christmas Play Dough: The Easiest Recipe!
My kids LOVE play dough. We play with it almost daily. I rarely buy it and prefer to make it myself because it truly is easy and much cheaper! Today I want to share with you the easiest and best play dough recipe. This is especially fun to make for Christmas gifts! Christmas Play Dough Supplies 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 Tablespoon Cream of Tartar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil food coloring items to play with it - glitter, beads, bows, styrofoam shaped like a … [Read more...]
The Best Preschool Clock
Did you know there is a clock that is specifically made for preschoolers? Preschool Collection has created a really neat clock that introduces little ones to clocks and helps teach the concept of time. This particular clock is made by Preschool Collection and instead of using numbers, it uses colors and animals. We were first introduced to Preschool Collection in 2018 and have had our clock hanging in our house ever since! Using this adorable clock gives children a sense of … [Read more...]
How to Organize Stuffed Animals
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Creative QT in 2017. I received free product and compensation for time reviewing this product. As always, my opinions are 100% mine. How many of you have loads and loads of stuffed animals at your house? We sure do! It seems like little kids are naturally drawn to owning stuffed animals. They are cute, cuddly, and soft, which makes perfect sense why kids love them! But have you ever noticed how stuffed animals can take over your child's room or … [Read more...]
5 Must-Have Teaching Supplies
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See my disclosure for more details. Before I became a teacher, I underestimated how much work teaching would be and how much of my own money I would spend on my classroom and students! Teachers put so much time, money, and love into teaching and they all deserve a pay raise! Now that I'm a homeschool mom, I am also putting in so much time and money into teaching my three boys. Over the years, I've used various tools to make teaching … [Read more...]