Holidays
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Decorating the classroom for the holidays
Do you decorate your classroom for the holidays? I’m a huge fan of decorating EVERYTHING for the holidays – but that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s read this blog before. I know that there are all kinds of differing opinions on incorporating anything holiday related into the classroom. You know your school and your families – those are the most important considerations to make in these kinds of decisions. Since I definitely do appreciate decorating the classroom, here are some of the things that I make sure to consider when bringing holiday cheer into the environment. Colors and themes – I like to stick to whites and…
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Teacher Gift Ideas
Here are all of the gift ideas for teachers that I’ve shared over the last couple of years. Whatever you might choose to give the teachers in your life, they’ll be so appreciative! Click on the images for more information.
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Teacher Gift Ideas 2025
I’m back with another gift guide! Today we’re looking at ideas for teachers. This is always one of my favorite guides to put together because it’s my chance to share all of the products that I’ve been loving this year, and the things that I would love to receive. Here are my top teacher gifts for 2025, all links are affiliates. Corkcicle Tumbler – At this point I’ve tried every popular drinkware brand and Corkcicle has risen to the top. I love these because they are truly perfect for every drink. The same tumbler can be used for cold or hot drinks, I can use the travel lid or leave…
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Christmas Gifts for Preschoolers 2025
You all know that my heart belongs to preschool. Shopping for kids in this age group is so fun because they’re starting to figure out what they really enjoy and they can be vocal about what they love (and don’t love). They’ve got these great little personalities and buying Christmas gifts for preschoolers feels like celebrating the people they’re becoming. Here are my top picks for this year, all links are affiliates. Tender Leaf Toys Waggy Tails Dog Salon – Anything from Tender Leaf Toys is a sure bet. This dog grooming set as absolutely adorable and includes everything a child needs to really set the scene and create some…
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Best Christmas Gifts for Toddlers 2025
I love toddlers and I love buying gifts for toddlers. They’re curious about everything and they want to do it all by themselves all the time – this means that it can be really easy to come up with gift ideas for them, but there are definitely some things to keep in mind when buying Christmas gifts for toddlers. Here are my picks for 2025, all links are affiliates. Bluey 10 Book set – Most toddlers are well acquainted with Bluey, and they’re familiar with all of these stories. This means that they can feel like they’re actually reading the books – and that confidence leads to little ones who…
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Best Christmas Gifts for Babies 2025
It’s gift guide time, which means the holidays are coming and they’re coming fast! Today I’ve rounded up my favorite Baby gifts for 2025. All links are affiliates. Melissa & Doug Rollables Safari and Farm Friends – These check a ton of boxes on my list; They’re small and portable, very young babies can enjoy them but so can older toddlers and preschoolers, they’re cute and fun to gift, and they’re from a highly trusted brand. If you want to give a new baby something the whole family will use and enjoy, this set is a great bet. Dr.Rapeti Soft Cloth Books Baby Books – Books are always on my…
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Thanksgiving outfit 2025
Thanksgiving can be a tricky holiday to dress for. Ultimately, I always want to look nice, but comfort is the top priority. The outfit I have in mind for this year definitely fits that bill. Focusing on a cozy fall color palette, along with the best plush knits and a touch of velvet make the look quintessentially autumn. All links are affiliates. Gold bow-shaped claw clip Burgundy Crossbody Kendra Scott Ellie Earrings Sweater Dress Burgundy Velvet Mary Janes Pavoi Gold Statement Ring
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Printable Thanksgiving Preschool Activities
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday to explore in the classroom. Themes of gratitude, thankfulness, family, and food evoke amazing discussions! Here are the printable preschool Thanksgiving activities that I use every year. Click on the image for more information.
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Preschool Thanksgiving Ideas
Halloween is over – can you believe it?! That means we’re officially into the holiday season, so let’s take a quick minute to give Thanksgiving some love before we dive into all things Christmas. Here are all of my posts related to Thanksgiving so that you have all of the inspiration right in one place. Casual Thanksgiving Outfits Culturally & Developmentally Appropriate Thanksgiving Dramatic Play Thanksgiving Classroom Materials Thanksgiving Opinion Activity Thanksgiving Pie Experiment Thanksgiving Photo Challenge Activities for Thanksgiving Day Books for Thanksgiving Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Children Family Engagement – Discussing Thanksgiving Printable Decorations for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Activities for Preschool What Thanksgiving Means to a Preschooler A…
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Halloween Shape Activity
I know that I shared all of my Halloween printables last week, but this is my absolute favorite Halloween activity so I had to a minute to give it some extra love. If you’re looking for a math activity that can be adjusted for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners then this shape set will cover all of your bases! This pumpkin shape printable set includes materials that will challenge children of all different skill levels, while also supporting creativity. Download your copy to get 10 cute Jack O’Lantern faces and shape pieces that children can match, or use to duplicate the image that they see. There is also a set of…
