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Printable Fall Preschool Activities
September is here, and with it comes all things autumn! This time between the back to school craziness and Halloween – which ushers in the chaos of the holiday season – is special because it offers a little time to slow down and settle in. I love exploring autumn in the classroom as a way to encourage paying attention to our environment and noticing all of the changes that are happening around us. Here are some easy, printable activities to support your autumn preschool learning.
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Preschool Newsletter Ideas
I spend way too much time putting together monthly newsletters – partly because I enjoy designing something new each month, and partly because I can’t ever think of what I want to say. And it never fails, the day after I send home the newsletter, I think of something that I really should have included. I know there are a ton of newsletter templates available, but that’s not really what I’ve always needed – I need the actual content. So I put together a great big list of potential newsletter topics, this way I can scan my list and choose a few that seem especially relevant and timely. I’ve organized…
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Fall Preschool Themes
Do you ever feel like your same old themes are getting a little tired? While the children always appreciate your fun activities – and new classes don’t know what you’ve done a million times before – sometimes we need to shake things up for our own sanity! If you’re looking for something a little different this year, here are 35 fall classroom themes to give you a little inspiration. What will you explore this year?!
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Autumn vibes for the classroom
I’m feeling all of the autumn vibes! Mornings are cooler, days are shorter, and I want to be cozy all the time. I’ve been shifting little things in my home environment to celebrate this time of the year – more glowy flameless candles in the evenings and warm scents throughout the day, all the fleece blankets an comfy sweatshirts. It can be a little overwhelming to think about changing the classroom environment to support this same kind of coziness all day long – especially if you just set it all up for back to school! I’ve got you covered. This printable set of classroom decorations is subtle and oh so…
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Office Space Must Haves
I mentioned in my last post that I’ve been redecorating my workspace a bit. There are a few items that I have to have when I’m setting up a workspace that I need to be super comfortable and productive. Here are my go-to items. All links are afifliates. A great chair – If you’re going to spend a lot of time sitting in it, a chair should be both functional and comfortable. This one definitely fits the bill, and it’s pretty too! A blanket – I’m one of those people who is always cold, so a blanket is a must. Whether it’s the middle of winter, or the air conditioning…
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Creating a Productive Workspace
Now that we’ve made it past Labor Day I’m feeling the shift. It’s that time of year where fun and carefree summer vibes give way to a little more focus and hard work. One thing that always helps me when I’m really looking to buckle down a bit is to make sure my office space is really support me. I’ve had a few different workspaces over the years, and while they’ve all been very different, there are always elements that I lean on to improve productivity. I’ve got to have a workspace where I feel comfortable. The best workspaces are those that you can walk into and instantly relax. We…
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Back to School, Back to Work
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Finding Motivation at the End of Summer
When it comes to summer I start out really strong – plans, structure, solid routines. Every year, without fail, it all fizzles out by August. Then we get really lazy and spend our days doing basically nothing. Sometimes pure laziness is great, but when back to school is just a couple of weeks away it can mean a brutal start as we force ourselves back into all of the routines and responsibilities that come with it. This year I’m trying really hard to make sure that doesn’t happen. For one thing, I’ve planned with this trend in mind. I started the summer with a little less structure and made sure…
