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November Lesson Plans!
It’s officially here! The November Month of Preschool set is available! This collection of activities just my be my favorite month yet. It can be tricky to navigate Thanksgiving and all of the different family and historical aspects that come with it. The learning experiences included in this set cover the holiday and related themes in developmentally and culturally appropriate ways, while still being tons of fun. There is a heavy focus on the holiday, including themes of families, gratitude and thankfulness, traditional Thanksgiving foods, and baking. I’ve added some brand new activities, and even a few that are only available as part of this set. Here’s a sneak peak…
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Expectations for the first week of school
TPT shared this image on their instagram this week and it really stuck with me – probably because it’s exactly the kind of reminder that I always need during the first week. There’s so much pressure to jump back into a full-on routine and do all the things, but that’s not healthy for us as adults, and it can create a lot of stress for our students. Setting realistic expectations for the first week of school makes such a difference! I’m a planner, you know that, so for me this looks like getting out my calendar and really assessing what each day will look like and what I can actually…
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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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Managing Challenging Behaviors
I promised you some real solutions to the tough stuff that you have to deal with everyday, and the number one thing on that list is challenging behaviors. These are the kinds of things that can derail the entire class and make you feel like nothing you do will make a difference – I’ve been there. I’ve put together a resource that will help you understand, manage, and change these difficult preschool behaviors step by step. I’m also giving you a FREEBIE so you can try it out right away! Behaviors are so tough because we aren’t always able to understand exactly where there coming from, and even if we…
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Teacher Appreciation Sale!
Have you heard? Teachers Pay Teachers is having a SALE! I have a bit of a tradition around here, when there’s a sale I like to share what’s on my wish list, if only so that you can find some great things to add to your own wish list. Here’s what I’ll be putting in my cart: Alphabet Letter Ribbons from I is for Inspire. These are super cute and a great way to help children get excited about learning the different letters. I would send children home wearing them, it would be a great way to start conversation with their parents. Spot It Dot It Bundle from My Heart…
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SALE!
I’m interrupting your Valentine’s Day celebration to bring you some big news – Teachers Pay Teachers is having a SALE! Whenever there is a sale a take some time to share what’s on my wish list, because if I’m spending money you should too! In keeping with my theme of Family February I tried to pick out items that are geared toward family communication, and I found some amazing things! Parent Handouts from Pocket of Preschool Family Bingo Game from Probably in Preschool How Do You Feel? Take Home Literacy and Activity Bag from Miss Vicki’s Bookkits And of course I always like to share some of my favorite items…
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My favorite assessment products
Teachers Pay Teachers is having a back to school boost sale today! Usually when there is a sale I like to share what’s on my wishlist, along with some of my favorite products from my store. Since I already did that here and here, I thought I’d share my favorite assessment products so that you can see what I use. Infant/Toddler Portfolio Pack: This product includes portfolio pages based on Early Learning Development Standards for Infants and Toddlers. Portfolio pages cover the following domains; Cognitive skills and general knowledge (including math, science, and social studies), Language and Literacy, Social Emotional Development, Physical Motor Development, Approaches towards learning (initiative, curiosity, etc.),…
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My favorite Back to School Resources
Have you heard?! It’s that time again, time for Teachers Pay Teachers’ annual Back to School sale. Yesterday I shared the items that are on my wishlist, but I also like to share the resources that I’ve created that are super helpful for back to school. Here are a few of my favorites: Inspire Emergent Curriculum: This standards-based curriculum is perfect for programs that implement the Reggio Philosophy or the Project Approach. Circle Time Mega Pack: Start the year off right by implementing successful, developmentally appropriate circle time from the start. Picture Schedule Cards: Make sure that children always know what is coming next with cards they can use independently. This…
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Back to School Sale!
It’s the first day of August and officially back to school season. What better way to ring it in than a sale on Teachers Pay Teachers?! Whenever there’s a sale I like to share what’s on my wish list, and my list is especially long right now. Here’s what I’m excited about adding to my cart: Four Seasons of Bingo Games from Preschool in Paradise The Big Preschool Activity Book from Mrs. Thompson’s Treasures Carpet Games for Circle Time from Play To Learn Preschool Flag labels from Erin Bradley Designs I’d love to know whats on your wishlist, share the links in the comments so I can find some other…
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Teacher Appreciation Sale
Teachers Pay Teachers is having their big Teacher Appreciation Sale, and I have a tradition for every sale – I like to share what is on my wish list, and some of my favorite products in my store. So here are the things that I will definitely be buying during the sale: My first ever TPT purchase was this Planner from The Modern Teacher. I love that it is editable, and that she includes so many different layouts and page options to choose from. I’ve used this one for years, and now it’s time for something new, so I’m trying to decide between this one and this one. I hate…
