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Life Cycle of Snowflakes Booklet

by Angela Thayer 16 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Kindergarten, Preschool, Printables, Winter Activities Tagged With: life cycle, snow, winter activities

Preschool Winter Math Packet

by Angela Thayer 9 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Math, Preschool, Printables Tagged With: math

The Best Preschool Clock

by Angela Thayer 116 Comments

preschool clock from preschool collective

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...]

Filed Under: Preschool

Five Little Pumpkins – Free Rhyme Booklet

by Angela Thayer 23 Comments

5 Little Pumpkins Booklet

When October comes around, my boys love to chant the Five Little Pumpkins rhyme. It's such a cute little rhyme for Halloween. My 2-year-old learned it this year and it is the cutest thing to hear him recite the whole poem! Today I am sharing with you a fun little booklet I created using this poem.  For those of you who have never heard the poem, here is how it goes: Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate. The first one said, "Oh my, it's getting late!" The second one said, "There are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beginning Readers, Fall Activities, Preschool, Printables Tagged With: pumpkins

How to Create a Balanced Preschool Routine

by Jeana Kinne Leave a Comment

how to create a balanced preschool routine

Laughing, learning, and playing is all a part of a preschool day. We become preschool teachers because we love being around young kids. Their natural interest in learning, sweet friendships, and silly sayings keeps us coming back every morning! But what happens when our days aren’t as great as we had planned? Sometimes children don’t show interest in our activities. Sometimes the best of friends have a hard day sharing space. What feeds into the differences in our kids' behaviors every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Classroom Tips, Preschool Tagged With: routine, schedule

Fall Math Packet for Preschoolers

by Angela Thayer 19 Comments

free preschool math packet for fall

I just love this time of year....pumpkins, changing leaves, warm drinks, sweatshirts, campfires...the list could go on and on! Now that school is in full swing, I wanted to share a new fall math packet with you! This 33-page packet includes fun activities to learn numbers, practice counting, and more! In this math packet, you will find practice with these skills: number recognition counting comparing (biggest/smallest) finding differences writing numbers one-to-one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall Activities, Math, Preschool, Printables Tagged With: math packet

Home Preschool Schedule

by Angela Thayer 12 Comments

Are you thinking about homeschooling this year? Does the thought of homeschooling completely overwhelm you? You are not alone! One of the most asked questions is about creating a homeschool schedule. I've done home preschool with my three boys, so I hope my tips on setting up a home preschool schedule will give you some ideas! Have you ever heard the phrase, “kids thrive on routine?" Well, it’s true! Kids don’t have a lot of control in their lives, but routines can give them a sense of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homeschooling, Preschool Tagged With: home preschool, routine, schedule

Digital Alphabet Clip Cards

by Angela Thayer 6 Comments

digital alphabet clip cards

Learning the alphabet is foundational for reading and writing. While some kids learn letters very quickly, others need more repetition and time to learn letters. There are so many hands-on ways to teach the alphabet! During this time of school closure, I wanted to provide an easy activity for your kids to practice identifying beginning letter sounds in words. I created these digital alphabet clip cards for preschoolers and kindergarteners. The best part is you don't have to print anything! I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alphabet, Digital Resources, Preschool Tagged With: alphabet, google slides, seesaw

Digital Counting Activities Using Google Slides™ and Seesaw

by Angela Thayer 36 Comments

counting practice using google slides

During this time of school closures, I've been working hard to create resources that are helpful to teachers and parents. I've been creating printable resources, but I know that not everyone has access to a printer. I am just starting to create digital resources, using Google Slides™, right now and I'm thrilled to share my first activity with you. This resource has digital counting activities, which is perfect for the preschool and kindergarten age. The file has 21 slides working on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Digital Resources, Math, Preschool Tagged With: counting, digital resources, google slides

Handwashing Songs for Kids

by Angela Thayer 12 Comments

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 and spend the least amount of time possible at the sink. One way I've found helpful for better and longer handwashing is through songs. I put together 10 of my favorite handwashing songs for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Preschool Tagged With: songs

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