products for teachers
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Make your summer goals… and keep them!
This time of year is all about finishing up all of those end of the year projects, and I’m not sure if it’s the weather or just knowing that other projects are winding down, but it seems to be the time that I started dreaming big dreams of everything that I’m going to accomplish over the summer. Those dreams are usually lofty, and then all of a sudden it’s September and nothing got done. So this year I’m going to do what I do best, make a list. I’m planning on writing down all of my goals, so that I can really determine which ones are realist and which ones…
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Treat yourself!
I just got back from vacation – and I’m sure many of you are in the same boat – after time off it’s doubly hard to go back to work and get into the groove. A while ago I stumbled across a tip that has worked wonders for lifting my spirits, and I wanted to share it as we dive into the rest of the school year. This tip is all about treating yourself – recognizing (and doing) those little things that brighten your day. Oh, and best of all, I made a little freebie to go with it! It’s very simple, but it makes a huge difference. Just take…
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St. Patrick’s Day activities for preschool
It’s almost March, which can only mean one thing; it’s time to start thinking about St. Patrick’s Day! I’m not sure when this holiday became such a big thing, but I’m not complaining because the children love it, and I love the magic that it brings to the classroom. I recently updated many of My St. Patrick’s Day materials, so I wanted to take a quick moment and share them with you to help you with your own plans for the holiday! Leprechaun Counting: Use these cute juggling leprechauns to help students practice counting and number recognition. Each leprechaun has a number on his leg, the children can count out that…
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Fun Crayon Products
While I fully understand that preschool budgets can be tight, sometimes it’s fun to splurge (or window shop). Since this week is all about crayons I thought I’d share some fun crayon products for you all to drool over. All links are affiliates, but I really love these items and I may have already purchased a few for myself! Twistables Fun Effect Crayons Some are metallic, some are neon, some are multi-colored! Crayola Triangular Crayons 8ct Yes, they promote proper grip, but let’s be honest – the best thing about these is that they won’t roll off the table! Color Appeel Crayon How fun are these?! Not only are they…
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Teachers Pay Teachers SALE!
Yup, you read that right, TPT is having a sale! It’s happening today and tomorrow and it’s the perfect time to stock up on everything that you’ll need for the rest of the school year, so start planning ahead and get your shopping done now! It’s a tradition here at Preschool Ponderings for me to share my own wish list when there’s a sale, so take a few minutes to see what I’ve got my eye on, and then go pick out some fun stuff of your own. Remember to use the code START16 for extra savings. Here’s my wish list: This adorable Sharing is Caring poster set from…
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3 Things that have changed the way I teach preschool
After teaching toddlers and preschoolers for nearly 10 years, I finally took the time to put all of the things I had learned into 3 different products. These products incorporate all that I have learned from great mentors, as well as lessons that I had to learn myself. Teaching is a journey, and all of us who’ve experienced it have something to share. That’s why it was so important for me to share my insights with all of you. Here are the three products that have given my teaching purpose and direction: Preschool Portfolio Pack: I’ve used similar portfolios and checklists for years, but they’ve never been designed to work…
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Friday Freebie – New Year Organization
Happy Friday! Happy New Year! I hope that you’ve got big plans for your last weekend before you head back to reality. I’ve had a fun, relaxing little break, but I’ve also done some planning ahead for the coming year. It’s inevitable that I will spend part of any vacation I take planning for what’s coming next, it’s just what I do. I also created some planning pages to help me out a little, so I’m sharing them with you as today’s Friday Freebie! If your resolution is to be more organized next year, then I’ve got you covered. Download these free planning pages from my TPT store, These pages…
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Holiday Apparel for School
Do you wear holiday clothing to school? I generally try to keep at least one Christmas shirt on hand just to wear on party day. The last few years we’ve had a holiday pj party, so I’ve been able to use my Christmas pajama, but this year I have multiple holiday events and my old Christmas tee doesn’t fit anymore. One of my coworkers had on the cutest holiday sweatshirt last week, and I loved the idea of a Christmas sweatshirt. It can be festive without being too dressy. I’m not an ugly sweater kind of person, I try to avoid looking ridiculous or calling attention to myself in any…
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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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Systems for tracking anecdotal notes
Anecdotal notes are incredibly helpful, they provide evidence that shows which skills children have mastered, and which skills need additional practice. They also give teachers the opportunity to write down direct quotes from children, which can be insightful, hilarious, and adorable. Being able to access all of this information when it comes times for conferences is invaluable, and parents love to hear what their children have been up to. The main issues with anecdotal notes are; storing and organizing all of those random little notes remembering to write them in the first place When it comes to remembering to write them down, I’ve found that it works best if you…
