safety
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Halloween Safety
I’ve shared this same Halloween safety book every year because I love the way that it makes the conversation easy for very young children to understand. This amazing freebie is from Miss Kindergarten Love, and it’s a wonderful way to help children consider their surroundings while enjoying the holiday. Go download a copy to use with your class this month!
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Halloween Safety
Ready or not, Halloween is almost here. While it’s fun to do math activities with candy corn and explore pumpkin guts in the sensory table, there’s one very important Halloween lesson that I don’t want to forget about. Halloween safety doesn’t always get the recognition that it deserves, but a few simple strategies could make a huge difference. Talk to your students. Remind them to watch for cars, stay on sidewalks, cross streets at cross walks, and check with their parents before eating any candy. These might not be the most fun conversations, but it never hurts to be that voice in the back of their heads. I’ve shared this…
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Treats to watch out for
Halloween is quickly approaching, so this week I’m going to share some of my favorite activities, but I also want to share some safety tips that are helpful for teachers, parents, and anyone that will be spending this holiday with young children. Halloween is all about sweet treats, so candy and snacks tend to appear out of thin air. One thing to remember when celebrating with the youngest children is that many common Halloween snacks can also be choking hazards. So whether you are indulging in sweets or trying to stay healthy, here are some foods to watch out for; Popcorn Jolly Ranchers Jawbreakers Hard Candy Gum and Gumballs Nuts…
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Friday Freebie – Tricks or Treats
Happy Friday! I’m all about Halloween, I’ve started planning already – cookies, treats, costumes, and decorations. It’s always important to take some time to think about safety too. Today’s freebie has you covered! This “Is it a Trick or a Treat” set from First Grade and Flip Flops is perfect for introducing a discussion about Halloween safety and giving students an opportunity to practice their safety skills. Download your copy and enjoy your weekend!
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Social Studies Activities for Preschool
It’s Wednesday, and here at Preschool Ponderings, that means time to focus on the standards. Every Wednesday I choose an Early Learning Standard and share a number of activities that can be aligned with that particular standard. Remember, the Standards that I use every day, and am most comfortable with are Ohio’s Early Learning Development Standards – you can review them here, however I’ve found that even if your State’s standards differ, many of these activities can still be aligned similarly. I’ve rounded up some great ideas today!Domain: Social StudiesStrand: GovernmentTopic: Rules and Laws This standard really focuses on rules, why we need them, and how they keep us safe. You…
