teacher resources
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Printable Fall 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.
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Preschool Newsletter Ideas
I spend way too much time putting together monthly newsletters – partly because I enjoy designing something new each month, and partly because I can’t ever think of what I want to say. And it never fails, the day after I send home the newsletter, I think of something that I really should have included. I know there are a ton of newsletter templates available, but that’s not really what I’ve always needed – I need the actual content. So I put together a great big list of potential newsletter topics, this way I can scan my list and choose a few that seem especially relevant and timely. I’ve organized…
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Preschool Open House Resources
If we’re thinking about school supplies, then it must also be time to think about open house or back to school night. This is the kind of event that we can always tweak and improve, no matter how long we’ve been teaching. Considering things like how families are communicating right now and what information is really the most important to share is helpful every single year. Here are some of the resources that I turn to when I’m planning my year and prepping for preschool open house. Click on the image for more information Check out even more great resources for preschool teachers HERE!
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Preschool Summer Themes
There are so many fun themes to explore in the classroom during the summer! If you’re looking for a little inspiration , or some easy resources click on the images below – they’ll make the planning easy so you have more time to do a little relaxing by the pool!
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Printable Preschool Camping Activities
Camping is one of my favorite summer activities, so it makes perfect sense that I’ve always loved sharing this topic in the classroom too. Camping supplies lend themselves perfectly to math an language activities, and it’s so fun to find authentic materials to supplement these activities. Here are my favorite camping activities for the classroom – all of these are printable and available HERE!
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Easy Teacher Gift Idea
Sometimes you just need a gift that’s super easy and super quick. No worries, I’ve got you covered! These notecards can be downloaded, personalized, printed, and cut in less than 20 minutes. They’re a perfect gift for teacher appreciation day, administrative professionals day, thank you gifts, welcome gifts, and end of the year co-worker gifts. You can get your copy here and use them over and over again!
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Assessments for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
I originally started my TPT store back in 2014 so that I could share the early childhood assessments I put together to use in my own program. Over the years those have become part of a full curriculum and other tools and supports have been added too. I’ve been working on updating all of my assessment materials, and they’re finally ready! The structure of each piece has stayed the same, but they have a more current look. They also fit more seamlessly with all of the other Preschool Ponderings materials. I’m definitely the person who NEEDS everything to match, so this has been a long time coming! If you’ve already…
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Preschool Easter Activities
Are you looking for some super easy Easter resources?! I’ve got you covered. Check out my TPT store to download and print some preschool Easter activities that have been designed just for the youngest learners. These will keep children busy and engaged, while making sure that your lesson plans hit all of those important learning milestones. Click on the image below for more information. If you’re feeling a little creative and looking to make your own activities or party decor, please check out my Easter clip art set!
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Preschool St. Patrick’s Day Resources
St. Patrick’s Day helps me feel those first glimmers of spring – brighter colors, the shamrock and rainbow imagery, and the mischief that breaks us out of the winter blahs. This is why I love to invest time really getting into a St. Patrick’s Day vibe in the classroom. Here are some of the many many resources that I’ve shared over the years about how I incorporate all the green and good luck! Click on the image to read more.
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Preschool Rain Printables
If you’re doing a rainy day theme in your classroom this spring, I’ve got you covered! Click on the images below for more information.
