February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Dental hygiene is just as important an issue to teach children as washing their hands is. Our teeth are for life and dental health can play a major role in our overall health. Use these fun activities to promote good dental hygiene while having fun and practicing skills. Dental Hygiene Activities for Preschoolers! Disclosure: this post and … [Read more...] about Dental Hygiene Activities for Preschoolers
5 Senses Theme Activities
Preschool Songs, Fingerplays, & Counting Rhymes for ALL SEASONS!
Preschoolers love to sing FUN songs, fingerplays, and counting rhymes. Adding music and rhythm into a preschooler's every day world helps them develop the rhythm and cadence so important to healthy brain and body development as they grow. In our newest Preschool Pack, we have 145 of the BEST in preschool songs, fingerplays, counting rhymes, and short poems for use ALL YEAR LONG at … [Read more...] about Preschool Songs, Fingerplays, & Counting Rhymes for ALL SEASONS!
60+ Play Dough Fall/Winter Centers and Activities for Preschool!
60 + Fall and Winter Play Dough Centers and Activities for Preschool! There are few sensory materials for preschoolers with the versatility of play dough: preschoolers can mold it, shape it, build with it, smash it, cut it, make pre-writing lines with it, count with it, and SO MUCH MORE. We've gathered the best of fall and winter play dough centers and activities for preschool from kid bloggers … [Read more...] about 60+ Play Dough Fall/Winter Centers and Activities for Preschool!
Super Kids Movement: Embrace Every Kid’s Light in the World!
It's almost August and millions of kids, teachers, and parents are preparing for back-to-school time. I'm an educator, but also a parent of six and a grandparent to five young girls. As a teacher, I strive to meet my students just where they are. Real connections with kids take time, energy, lots of patience, and great love. I've learned that passion and heartfelt care for kids go further toward … [Read more...] about Super Kids Movement: Embrace Every Kid’s Light in the World!
Super Simple Sensory Name Recognition Bags for Preschoolers!
Super Simple Name Recognition Sensory Bags for Preschoolers! Some of the first letters preschoolers learn to recognize are the letters in their names. Exploring letters and names by engaging sensory inputs helps learning stick for young kids. Come try the simple name recognition sensory bags to encourage early letter and name recognition skills with your own preschoolers at home or in the … [Read more...] about Super Simple Sensory Name Recognition Bags for Preschoolers!
Helping Kids Manage BIG Emotions in Preschool and Beyond!
Welcome to the Wednesday #TeachECE series. Each Wednesday throughout the year, we partner with other Early Childhood professionals to offer you tips, suggestions, and activities designed just for ECE. This week’s articles are centered around a BODY theme for use at home or in early childhood classrooms. Earlier this month, I had a chance to poll parents, childcare providers, and ECE … [Read more...] about Helping Kids Manage BIG Emotions in Preschool and Beyond!