preschool
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Lesson Plans and Activity Prep Made Easy – On SALE!
Happy Cyber Monday – are you tired of all the sale emails yet?! Hopefully this will be the deal that you actually need and want. The TPT Cyber sale is happening now, and my 12 months of Preschool mega set in hugely discounted. This set includes literally everything that you need to teach 12 months of preschool from printable activities to organized lesson plans, letters to families, and extension ideas – It’s 3,162 pages of everything preschool. This is a perfect investment for anyone planning to homeschool, teachers looking for a comprehensive curriculum, or programs the want to support teaching staff by offering ease and efficiency. Everything is developmentally appropriate…
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Quicker Lesson Planning
I’m a firm believer in planning. I know for a fact that having a great plan laid out and fully prepped makes a massive difference in my week. At the same time, getting everything planned and ready takes so much valuable time. It can be really easy to sacrifice a calm, chill week in order to get back a few minutes right now. As we head into September, a month that seems to be the poster child for re-focusing on routines and schedules, I thought I’d give you some resources that will help make your planning super fast and easy. This way you’ll get the time now AND be fully…
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December Month of Preschool and A Major Announcement!
Have you ever gotten so into a project that you completely forget what day it is? Or does that just happen to me? I’m so sorry that I didn’t have a post up on Wednesday, but I promise I was working on something very special! All of the preschool resources that you need for the month of December are available now (and that’s not even the major announcement). This December set is truly so fun. I’m the kind of teacher who leans heavily into the holidays, so please note that this set is almost all Christmas related. If that isn’t a good fit for your classroom I completely understand! I’m…
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Christmas gifts for 3, 4 and 5 year olds 2023
Gift guide number 3 is here! Preschoolers really have opinions about what they like, and that makes a huge difference when it comes to shopping for holiday gifts. Even if you don’t know what the preschooler that you’re shopping for loves, there are still some gifts that will absolutely hit the mark. Here are my best recommendations for 2023. Just a reminder, all links are affiliates and I’ll receive a portion of the proceeds. Picasso Tiles Marble Run Set – This looks like so much fun! Magnet tiles are always a win, they keep preschoolers busy forever, so adding the marble run component is genius. I can definitely see the…
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Best Preschool Products 2023
Have you heard?! Amazon is hosting their “Big Deal Days” next week. I am pumped to take full advantage of these to really refresh just about every aspect of my life. I’ve been doing a lot of cleaning out my spaces lately, now it’s time to replace what I’ve gotten rid of. One way to do this in the classroom is with new supplies. Let’s face it, toys and supplies get old and start looking a little sad after a while. Here are my picks for the best preschool supplies right now so that you can refresh your offerings a bit! (all links are affiliates, your support is TRULY appreciated!)…
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It’s that time…
Summer is as much a mindset as it is an actual period of time. It’s always about this time of year that the mindset starts to shift away from carefree sunny days and towards preparing for the next school year. While I may not always be excited to see summer go, Making the most of this opportunity to set myself up for success in the coming year is also something that I enjoy (that’s how you know you’re a teacher). If you’re considering making some changes, updating your classroom procedures, or introducing new methods, then here are some of my past posts that might offer some inspiration. Happy back to…
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Friday Freebie – First Day of Preschool
Happy Friday! I’ve been trying to suck the life out of my last few days of summer. I’m back to work on the 14th and it has gone by way to fast! For those of you who are thinking about going back too, I hope that this freebie will be timely and helpful. This set includes activities and photo props to welcome your little ones on their first day. To read more about it, check out this post and then take a minute to download your copy. Have a wonderful weekend!
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A little reflection
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, I know I’m taking some much needed time to relax (and do lots of shopping)! The end of the year is the perfect time to think about what went well this year, and goals that we have going forward. If you’re thinking about the rest of the year in your classroom and what it might look like I want to share some inspiration that might be helpful. Here are the top five posts from Preschool Ponderings this year: 1. Make your lesson plans work for you – This post has quickly become one of my most popular of all time because it includes…
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Preschool Gift Guide 2016
I know that we haven’t even celebrated Thanksgiving yet, but since the official start of the holiday shopping season is next Friday that means it’s time for my annual gift guides. The following items would be perfect for the preschoolers in your life – these would also be great gifts for any preschool classroom! All links are Amazon affiliates. If this Green Toys Salad Set doesn’t inspire healthy eating then I don’t know what will. I love Green Toys because they are made of recycled materials, and their food sets are so much fun, make sure to check out the Pizza Set too! A play kitchen is an amazing holiday…
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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…
