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Creating a Cozy Classroom
The cold weather that we’ve had lately makes me want to curl up under a blanket and never move. Unfortunately that isn’t an option, so instead I’m dreaming of cozy space. While we’d all love to have a million dollars to redecorate our classrooms every season, I know that isn’t actually practical. There are some small things that you can easily do to make it as warm and comforting as possible. The links that I’m sharing below are affiliates, but I’ll also share other ways to source the same items if you’re working on a tighter budget. Add a yarn garland like this one. Yarn is an easy choice for…
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Easy Snowball Pompoms
Yarn pompoms are one of my all time favorite crafts, I’ve been making them since I was in elementary school! You can’t deny how much these white poms look like snowballs, which makes them absolutely perfect for this time of year. Yarn pompoms are so easy to make that even young preschoolers can do this with a little help. Follow these steps and make sure to scroll all the way down to see all of the different ways that the finished pompoms can be used in the classroom! You need three simple supplies to make these poms: Start by taking one end of the yearn and wrapping it around the…
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Paper Snowflakes – Elevated!
It’s been COLD here, so I’ve been spending all of my time inside. For me, that always leads to crafting! My daughter wanted to cut paper snowflakes, so we got out the paper and scissors and went to town. I feel in love with a couple of my surprise designs and wanted to take them a little farther. It turned into a fun, calming project that would be great for children of any age, so of course I had to share it here. I started with a simple paper snowflake, here’s one before opening it up – which is always the best part! And the the dramatic reveal of what…
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January Celebrations for Preschool
I’m the kind of person who absolutely LOVES to have a holiday or celebration to look forward to. After the highs of the month of December, that can make January feel a little extra bleak. BUT there’s plenty to celebrate in January too, so if you want to keep the parties coming, here are some special days you might consider commemorating in the classroom this month. All of these dates are from my favorite calendar site; National Today. January 8th – National bubble bath day. This sounds like the perfect excuse for some soapy sensory fun! Squeeze some bubble bath on a piece of aluminum foil and let children fingerpaint…
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Preschool Lesson Plans for January
We’re well into January – and while I’m not quite sure how that happened, I wanted to share one of my favorite resources to make your life easier this month. This was originally posted last year, but is still more than relevant and helpful! I told you last week that I was going to tackle videos this year, and here I am, already crushing that resolution! I just posted a nice long (maybe too long…) video of all of the materials that are included in my January Month of Preschool set – you definitely want to check this out if you’ve ever wished that someone would just do all of your lesson…
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January 2025
I don’t think I’ve ever been more ready to take on a new year! I can’t tell you where this feeling is coming from – or unfortunately how to find it in yourself – but I’m just feeling ready to tackle all of the things. It’s honestly super refreshing to know that I have changes to make and truly want to make them. That’s my mindset as we go into 2025, I’m feeling all of the “let’s do this” and “you’ve got this” vibes and I’m leaning all of the way into them. While I definitely have some goals ( I refuse to call them resolutions), they all kind of…
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Merry Christmas!
I know we’re still a week out from the big day, but this will be my last post for 2024 and I wanted to make sure to take a minute to wish you all the merriest of Christmases! I hope that Preschool Ponderings has been a helpful, insightful space for you this year, and I’m looking forward to sharing even more in 2025. Have a wonderful Holiday season and count on me being right back here in the new year!
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Casual New Years Eve Outfits
I’ve never been the type to go out on New Year’s Eve – I don’t even know where I would go! Lucky for me, my friends all feel the same way. We’re all about a casual night in with games and way too much food. That doesn’t mean I don’t loved to get dressed for the event. here are my picks for casual New Year’s Eve outfits – which should I go with???? All links are affiliates.
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Holiday Organization Printables
There is so much happening during the month of December! There are too many things to remember, plan for, and complete. I don’t know about you, but when I feel all of that swimming around in my brain, there’s only one way for me to deal with it – write it all down. I modified my Organized Teacher Planning Pages for the holiday season and I’m sharing them with you for FREE (click here to download)! Please use these to help yourself feel a little more organized in the classroom this holiday season! Click the link or photo above to download your set. You can also find these in the…
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Parent Gift Ideas
Are you still looking for an easy parent gift that your students can make? This can be so stressful! I always wanted parent gifts to be something families would truly cherish and appreciate, but also something I didn’t have to spend a fortune on. That’s a hard combination, but it can be done. Here are some supplies that you can order on Amazon to make those parent gifts easy and beautiful. All links are affiliates.
