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Best Freebie Ever!
I know I’ve shared this resource on here before, but I found myself using it again today and thought I’d better tell you about it again. So here it is, my all-time favorite resource for preschool printables: Pre-K Packs from Over the Big Moon I discovered Over the Big Moon the first year that I taught preschool and since then I have used every single one of their Pre-K Packs in one way or another. They are perfect for activity centers, holiday parties, take home activities, and even gifts for preschoolers. There are 26 different themes, giving you plenty of options, some of the themes are seasonal, some are character…
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Sanity Savers
This time of year is stressful, so I wanted to take a minute to share a tip that has saved my sanity time after time. It’s really simple, I keep a list on my phone of all of the things that I love to do when I need some “me time.” Things are all things that help me unwind and relax a little. I pull out the list on tough days and pick one of those activities to help myself unwind. The key to this particular list is that I’m very specific about including activities that help me unwind that my budget can handle. I also make sure to include…
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Tips for the first day of Preschool
Whether you’ve already started the school year, or you’re still gearing up to it here are some tips for helping your first few days go a little more smoothly; Stick to your regular schedule: Following your regular schedule right from the start will help the children get used to it more quickly. It will also help them begin to feel a little more comfortable because they will always know what is coming next. For help planning your daily schedule take a look at these posts on the topic. Make time for each child: Build those relationships now. Take time out of your day to talk to each child on-on-one. This…
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Friday Freebie – Name Song
Happy Friday! This week has been a whirlwind, have you ever felt like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation? That was definitely me this week, so for today’s freebie I turned to a very trusted source. This Name Song freebie is from Play to Learn Preschool. This song would be perfect for circle time the first few weeks of school. You can help the children learn each others’ names and work on name recognition at the same time. Make sure to download this cute set and enjoy your weekend!
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My personal philosophy
One of my favorite Early Childhood blogs is Let the childrenplay. I love it because Jenny’s educational philosophies are so closely aligned with my own – she has great love for loose parts, hands on learning, and getting messy! She posted this week about the big ideas behind her philosophies, and why she connects with each of them (you can read it all here). Her post got me thinking about the philosophies that I value, and more importantly, why I value them. I’ve shared many of my values related to education here, but I’m not sure that I’ve ever written about why these particular methods and ideals resonate with me. …
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Whats Happening?
I know that it has been August for over a week now, but this month always seems to get away from me – Here’s what I’ve been up to: Current Favorite: Amazon has saved me so many times in the past week! I can’t get enough of Prime two-day shipping – I ruined a pair of black sandals, the one pair that I wear to work at least three times a week, and I had a new pair in two days, even though I had no time to go shopping. I also may have started my Christmas shopping with the help of Amazon last week. Current Project: Last month I…
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Friday Freebie – A gift for new kindergarten families
Happy Friday! These last few weeks of summer are flying by – a little too fast. If you’re thinking about heading back to school this freebie is perfect for you! I designed this First Day of Kindergarten gift to give to my preschoolers and their families when they head to Kindergarten for the first time, but it is also perfect for Kindergarten teachers to share with families at back to school night, or on the morning of the very first day. The freebie includes notes to families in a variety of colors, a list of things to include in the treat bag (which correspond with the note), and a template…
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What’s in my desk
When I got the job that I have right now and realized that I would have a desk for the first time in my working life I was excited to fill it up with stuff! I read tons of blog posts about great things to keep in your desk, some of which were helpful, and some of which were a little weird. Since I’ve been using many of these items regularly for the last year I thought I would share what I’ve love having at my fingertips. One of the first things that I did was to find an organizer that would fit really well in my desk drawer. I…
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Back to School Wish List
Image from Glitter Meets Glue It’s that time again – time for the massive Back to School Sale on Teachers Pay Teachers!!!! As is my tradition, I’m sharing what’s on my wishlist to help you add to your wishlist. Here’s what will be going in my cart: The dramatic play sets from Play to Learn Preschool are my favorite, and this Library set is adorable, and perfect for getting children excited about reading! Fire drills can be terrifying for little ones who are new to school. I love this Fire Drill set from Pocket of Preschool because it gives children the opportunity to explore the routines without the actual alarm.…
