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Managing Class Party Chaos
I’ve been thinking about all of my teacher friends for the last week or so because I know that many of you are preparing for Valentine’s Day parties in your classrooms tomorrow. In my experience I’ve found that there are two kind of teachers; those that absolutely love party days, and those that dread and hate them. I personally fall under the LOVE category, but I can completely understand why one might dislike these days. Let’s face it, the children can’t focus on anything, the room is loud, and there is usually far too much sugar, not to mention activities that need a lot of prep, and just extra mess…
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Friday Freebie – Valentine’s Day I Spy
Happy Friday! We are well into February and I could not be more happy, I love how quickly this month flies by, and how close it brings us to spring! Before I get ahead of myself, let me stop and share this cure Valentine’s Day Activity. I’m seriously considering printing this Valentine’s Day I Spy from Life Over Cs just so I can do it myself. The graphics are cute, the concept is fun and easy, and it appeals to a wide age range. Go get yourself a copy and enjoy your weekend!
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Books About Valentine’s Day
It’s been a couple of weeks since I shared some of my favorite books, and Valentine’s day seemed liek the perfect opportunity. There are so many Valentine’s Day books out there, it can be overwhelming to find the real gems (and trust me, there are plenty that are not gems). Here are some of my favorites (these are all Amazon affiliates, so you still have time to order them before the big day! You can’t go wrong with Little Critter! – Happy Valentine’s Day Little Critter by Mercer Mayer This was always my students’ most requested! – Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink by Diane De Groat If you…
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Valentine’s Day Ideas!
I hope that you were able to snatch up a ton of great deals during the Teachers Pay Teachers sale, don’t worry if you haven’t had a chance yet – you still have one more day! I know many of you are actively planning your Valentine’s day events, whether it be for your class or your family, so I thought that I would pull together all of my previous Valentine’s Day posts and put them right here in one place so the ideas are easy to access. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything specific that you’d like to see in the future.…
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My Favorite Resources
In case you missed yesterday’s announcement, there’s a great big sale happening over at Teachers Pay Teachers! You can get in on the action using the information below: I have a tradition here at Preschool Ponderings, when there is a TPT sale I share what’s on my wishlist (you can check that out in yesterday’s post) and I also share some of my favorite items from my store. That’s what today’s post is all about, check out the amazing resources that you can get a great bargain on! Whether you are looking to review numbers that you have already taught, or you want to introduce new numbers, these sets are…
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It’s time for a SALE!
Big news! Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale Tuesday and Wednesday, and you can get in on the action. I love TPT sales because I can get great resources for even better prices – which means I can get even more stuff! Before every sale I share what’s on my wish list, so here it goes, this is what I’m shopping for: How cute are these penguin shapes from Cherry Workshop?! It includes an entire set of different penguin shapes and matching mats that would be perfect for a math center! I’m also loving this Number Punch Out set from Rebekah Brock. This is such a unique idea, each…
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Friday Freebie – Paper Dolls
Happy Friday! I spent a lot of time in front of the computer this week, so I am looking forward to accomplishing some hands-on projects this weekend! Today’s freebie goes right along with all of the other doll posts that I’ve shared this weekend. These adorable printable paper dolls are from Royalbaloo.com I know a lot of people who think that preschoolers are quite gentle enough for dolls, but I love to use paper dolls in the classroom. They teach children to treat materials carefully, and they offer far more opportunities to make choices because there are so many different pieces and I could never hope to have that many real…
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Standards Related to Doll Play
I am all about dramatic play, but I struggle with making sure that my dramatic play centers are interesting and engaging. I like to change them up, but I don’t like to spend a ton of money or store a lot of stuff. On Monday I shared some of my favorite tips for adding authentic items to doll-themed dramatic play, but there are so many great ideas out there that it seemed a shame to stop with my own personal list. So here are some other doll ideas that I’ve rounded up. This cute diaper-changing/hygiene station Easy DIY Diapers Doll clothes storage This amazing cardboard cradle! Dry bath time –…
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Try a Baby Food Taste Test
On Monday I shared some of my favorite items to add to your doll-themed dramatic play center. If you really want to start a great conversation, why not try a baby food taste test?! This is a great way to get your preschoolers talking about the textures of different foods, and to compare and contrast the purees with the solid foods. While it hasn’t been all that long since most of your preschoolers were eating baby food regularly, they’ll never believe you when you tell them this. It’s a good idea to start with foods that they are going to be willing to try – fruits are generally a safe…
