Holidays
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Favorite Things: Teacher Edition
If you’re a parent then somewhere on that shopping list of yours is probably a teacher or two to buy a holiday gift for. Sometimes it’s easy to pick out a great gift for your child’s teacher, other times, it can be really hard. Last year I started a new tradition, to help you out in the teacher gift department I share my favorite products to use in the classroom – along with a few of my personal favorite items too. Here’s my list for this year! (Amazon links are affiliates) A great travel mug is part of my daily life! This year’s selection from Starbucks is ah-mazing and the…
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Friday Freebie – Christmas Cookie Counting
Happy Friday! I must have Christmas cookies on the brain, last week I shared a freebie and activities from the holiday cookie party I threw for my kiddos last year. This week I have a counting activity that you can add to your Christmas cookie theme. With this Christmas Cookie Counting freebie children count the correct number of cookies onto the plate. There are two sets of plates, one with dots that correspond to the number to help children count correctly, and one set without the dots to challenge counters with higher level skills. The freebie includes numbers 1-5, if you want more practice, I’ve included the numbers 1-10 in…
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Gift an Experience
Do you have a special little one in your life? The holiday pressure is real when you want to impress your favorite kid. One more toy that won’t stand out from the pile of other toys on Christmas morning doesn’t seem like enough for a really special kid. This year, try something different, gift an experience that they will look forward to and remember for years to come. Here are a few ideas: Go Ice SkatingTake an art or cooking class togetherVisit the children’s museumGo to a sporting eventMake a special keepsake togetherGo out to dinner, just the two of youSee a movie and splurge on snacksDecorate a Christmas ornamentVisit…
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Preschool Gift Guide 2015
The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing, and I’ve already begun to get requests for what to buy the littlest members of the family, so I figured it must be time, time for my annual holiday gift guides! Today is all about the preschoolers, here are some of my favorite finds and gifts to give all those 3, 4, and 5 year olds on my list; (Amazon links are affiliates) Melissa & Doug Hi-Rise Dollhouse and Furniture Set I love this doll house for a few reasons. First, it’s durable, Melissa and Doug always deliver in the quality department. Second, it’s open, children can play from nearly any angle,…
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Infant Gift Guide 2015
The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing, and I’ve already begun to get requests for what to buy the littlest members of the family, so I figured it must be time, time for my annual holiday gift guides! Today is all about the infants, here are some of my favorite finds and gifts to give all those babies on my list; (Amazon links are affiliates) B. Sounds So Squeezy Toy B. Toys is one of my all time favorite brands, they are who I turn to first when choosing gifts for any kid on my list. This one is perfect for any infant – lots of different textures and…
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Toddler Gift Guide 2015
The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing, and I’ve already begun to get requests for what to buy the littlest members of the family, so I figured it must be time, time for my annual holiday gift guides! Today is all about the toddlers, here are some of my favorite finds and gifts to give all those 1 and 2 year olds on my list; (Amazon links are affiliates) Cirkustalt Play Tent Toddlers are all about independence, and what lets them be more independent than a space just for them. This play tent from Ikea is sure to provide hours of fun and imagination, plus it collapses flat for…
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Friday Freebie – Holiday Cookie Party
Happy Black Friday! That’s right, Thanksgiving is officially over, so bring on the Christmas craziness! I wanted to share one of my favorite freebie from last year with you, so that you can use it to start planning your holiday celebrations. Last year I hosted a cookie party for my students, I made these signs to go with the activity stations. Download a set of the signs for yourself, and then take a minute to check out these posts all about the party; Cookie Party InspirationFoam Cookies for Dramatic PlayHoliday Cookie Party Recap
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Card by Red Stamp
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Printable Decorations for Thanksgiving
Whether you’re still pulling together your annual classroom celebration, or your preparing for you own family’s feast, I’ve got one more Thanksgiving treat for you! These Thanksgiving decorations are 100% printable, making them your last minute lifesaver for any Thanksgiving celebration that needs a little sprucing up. The set includes a festive bunting, name tags, treat bag toppers, a door decoration, and cupcake picks (or they could also be stickers. I have these decorations available for every holiday because they have changed the way I celebrate. Everything can be printed when I need more, and if there is something that I want to save for next year, like the bunting,…
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Friday Freebie – Thanksgiving Roll and Graph
Happy Friday! For me, November means Thanksgiving. I spend the entire month planning and re-planning what I’m going to take to our Thanksgiving celebrations. I search endlessly for new recipes, and inevitably end up making the same old favorites. Today’s freebie fights right in with my monthly theme of food! This cute roll and graph from Ashley Hughes is all about Thanksgiving dinner. I can see kiddos loving this game, and learning so much as they begin to recognize the vocabulary and practice recording their data on the graph. This would be a great activity for large groups or smalls groups, so go download it and add it to those…
