lesson planning
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Preschool Rain Activities
We’re definitely still in snow season, but I’m manifesting spring for sure! One thing I can count on during spring is a solid stretch of rain. The best way I’ve found to make it through all of those rainy days is to absolutely embrace them. There are so many fun ways to learn about rain – here are some of my favorite rainy preschool activities. On Friday I’ll share all of the rain-themed resources I’ve created over the years, so be sure to check back in then!
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Spring Themes for Preschool
Spring offers so many relevant topics to explore, so I wanted to put together a list with some old favorites and some new ideas – we all need to shake things up every now and then. Doesn’t looking at this graphic just give you ALL the spring feels?! his also gave me a ton of new ideas, I’ve got some work to do! Here’s the full list of 30 different themes, the ones that I currently have resources available for are linked. 1. Rain 2. Gardening 3. Seeds 4. Flowers 5. St. Patricks day 6. Easter 7. Weather gear 8. Bugs 9. Wind 10. Plants 11. Water cycle 12. Recycling…
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President’s Day for Preschoolers
The best thing about February being such a short month is just how fast it flies by – we’re already well into it and President’s day is next week! Since so many schools are closed for President’s day it has a way of sneaking up on me, and this year with Valentine’s day being the Friday before, I really think it can be best to observe President’s day in the classroom after the actual holiday. Here are all of the resources that I have available to help you explore what this day means with your preschoolers. These can all be found in my TPT store. Click the images below to…
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Preschool Valentine Activities for February
Valentine’s Day lends itself to so many fun ways to learn through play! Here are my favorite ideas and resources for exploring Valentine’s Day themes in the preschool classroom. Click the image for more information.
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Getting – and Staying – Organized in the Classroom
I consider myself to be a very organized person, so these resources are things that I’ve created to make my planning process a little more streamlined and to help save time. These are all available in my TPT store, so make sure to click the links to see even more about them! Preschool Teacher Organization and Planning Pages – These are the pages that I keep within reach, either on my desk or my clipboard so that I can always make a note when something pops in my mind. Then I make sure to have them with me when I sit down to plan so that I can easily remember what…
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Printable Christmas Activities for Preschool
We have a couple of weeks left before Christmas, which means a lot of preschool energy to burn. It always seems like attention spans are even shorter in December, so more activities are needed! Here are all of my printable Christmas activities to make your planning a littler easier. Click on the image for more information.
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Pumpkin Science Activities for Preschool
These mini pumpkins are perfect for the classroom, and especially for science experiments! Here are some amazing ideas for preschool science activities using mini pumpkins.
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Preschool Motor Activities with Mini Pumpkins
I just love these little mini pumpkins! They’re absolutely adorable and I can’t resist buying all of them. Luckily they are so handy to use in the classroom, their size makes them perfect for preschoolers. Here is a great list of fine and gross motor activities to do with mini pumpkins.
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Fall Activities for Preschool
I’ve shared so many wonderful autumn activities over the years, so I thought it might be helpful to collect them all in one post. Please click through the following posts and collect your favorite ideas! Fall Leaf Mosaics 15 Things Preschoolers can Observe in the Fall An Easy Fall Science Center Autumn Preschool Activities 35 Autumn Themes for Preschool Autumn Scribble Art Autumn Scavenger Hunt Freebie Autumn Science Experiments Autumn Classroom Activities Autumn Dramatic Play Ideas Autumn Field Trip Ideas Autumn Cooking Projects Printable Autumn Decor Autumn Classroom Decor Autumn Manipulatives for Preschool Autumn Scientific Observations Natural Materials for the Preschool Classroom – Autumn Autumn Scented Play Dough Version 1…
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Autumn 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.
