Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See my disclosure policy for more details. Every child learning the alphabet should experience this colorful alphabet sensory bin! Children need lots of exposure to the alphabet to help them learn the letters. Sensory bins are so beneficial for children and adding this one to your classroom will be a big hit! Alphabet Bin Materials: plastic bin alphabet pasta food coloring rubbing alcohol plastic bags (or … [Read more...]
Name Practice Q-tip Painting
Are your students learning to write their names? This Q-tip activity helps children learn the letters in their name and also helps develop fine motor skills. The free printable is editable, so teachers, homeschoolers, and parents can easily make the Q-tip names! To do this activity, you'll just need the following: Q-tips washable paint card stock paper scissors glue construction paper (optional) free printable (found at the bottom of this post) There are two ways … [Read more...]
3 Ideas for Classroom Management
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. Teaching is hard work! When you don’t have your classroom under control, your day can derail quickly and it can leave you feeling frustrated. If you're looking for some fresh ideas for managing your classroom, check out these 3 ideas! Classroom Management Signs These Classroom Management Signs are great visual … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Preschool Activities Book
Teaching preschool is so much fun, but also a lot of work! I'm excited to share a new resource with you to help you plan meaningful and engaging learning activities for kids ages 3-5. The Best Preschool Learning Activities by Katie T. Christiansen is an amazing book filled with 75 play-based activities for learning. This book is a MUST-HAVE for teachers and parents of preschoolers. The book covers activities for literacy, math, science, motor skills, and social-emotional learning. … [Read more...]
Printable Alphabet Booklets
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 the preschool age, children begin showing interest in learning alphabet letters. While some kids learn letters very quickly, others … [Read more...]
Fall Harvest Sensory Bin
Fall is HERE and I have a great sensory bin idea for you! This simple sensory bin is fun for kids and encourages learning through the senses and using dramatic play. Materials for Fall Sensory Bin: plastic bin popcorn kernels (or another sensory base like dried corn, pom poms, rice, or dried beans) mini hay bales (Hobby Lobby) leaves (Hobby Lobby) mini pumpkins (Hobby Lobby) mini squirrels (Hobby Lobby) scarecrow figurines (Hobby Lobby) I love Hobby Lobby for … [Read more...]
Fall Q-Tip Painting Printables
Fall is almost here and I have a fun Q-tip activity for you! Create some fall art with this q-tip painting activity. Not only are the pictures cute, but this is great for practicing fine motor skills! Here's What You Need: Handful of Q-tips Washable paint Fall Q-tip Printable (at the bottom of this post) Directions: Before you begin, print the pages onto card stock paper. Using card stock paper prevents the paint from bleeding through the page. Have the child dip a … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Whiteboards in the Classroom
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. Whiteboards are an amazing tool to use with students! They are so versatile, save paper, and kids love them! Today I'm excited to share 5 ways to use whiteboards in the classroom. The whiteboard that I recommend using is the Wipe & Write Lapboard from Lakeshore Learning. This is a high-quality whiteboard that … [Read more...]
4 Must-Haves for Classroom Organization
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. In my opinion, teachers are the hardest workers! They spend their days lesson planning, preparing for activities, teaching students, managing behaviors, attending meetings, responding to emails, and so much more! With everything on your plate, organizing your classroom might be last on your to-do list. Classroom … [Read more...]
Back to School Alphabet Book
How is it already time to go back to school? Summer always flies by! As children come back to school, start the year off with this Back-to-School Alphabet Book! This free printable could be used as independent work, in a literacy center, a supplemental activity for students who finish an activity early, or sent home to work on at home. In this packet, there are 26 pages of alphabet activities. Each page contains the following: tracing practice for the uppercase and lowercase … [Read more...]
