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Preschool Graduation Themes
There are so many fun themes for Preschool Graduation, but I tend to see the same ones over and over again. If you’re feeling a little *meh* about “Oh the Places You’ll Go” here are some different ideas to inspire your Preschool Graduation planning. I hope this list gives you some creative inspiration!
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Easter Eggs for the Classroom
I’m always fascinated by the creative shapes that they turn into plastic easter eggs – I’ve seen everything from Lego blocks to poop emojis over the last few years! There are so many ways to use these in the classroom too. With all of these different shape options it’s easy to find something that supports whatever theme you’re working on. They’re perfect for any kind of math activity – from matching to counting – and you could easily hide small letter manipulatives in them too. Here are some varieties that would be excellent for all of the different seasons. All links are affiliates. Sports Easter Eggs Flamingo Easter Eggs Heart…
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Preschool Rain Activities
We’re definitely still in snow season, but I’m manifesting spring for sure! One thing I can count on during spring is a solid stretch of rain. The best way I’ve found to make it through all of those rainy days is to absolutely embrace them. There are so many fun ways to learn about rain – here are some of my favorite rainy preschool activities. On Friday I’ll share all of the rain-themed resources I’ve created over the years, so be sure to check back in then!
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Spring Themes for Preschool
Spring offers so many relevant topics to explore, so I wanted to put together a list with some old favorites and some new ideas – we all need to shake things up every now and then. Doesn’t looking at this graphic just give you ALL the spring feels?! his also gave me a ton of new ideas, I’ve got some work to do! Here’s the full list of 30 different themes, the ones that I currently have resources available for are linked. 1. Rain 2. Gardening 3. Seeds 4. Flowers 5. St. Patricks day 6. Easter 7. Weather gear 8. Bugs 9. Wind 10. Plants 11. Water cycle 12. Recycling…
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Classroom Materials for Valentine’s Day
I just really freaking love Valentine’s Day! I don’t know if it’s the colors, or showing people how much we care about them, but it makes my soul smile – and right now, I’ll take all of that I can get. If you’re looking to infuse your preschool classroom environment with a little more Valentine spirit, here are my picks for fun valentine’s day classroom materials. All links are affiliates. Wooden heart shaped bowls – These are classic and fun at the same time. You can’t beat the wooden feel and organic lines, and they really are useful for storing and displaying all of those manipulatives. 3D Felt Hearts – Since this…
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Classroom Lemonade Stand
Summer play just isn’t complete without a lemonade stand. Whether you’re setting up a real stand or just pretending, here are all of my favorite supplies for a classroom lemonade stand. All links are affiliates. Hand Citrus Press Citrus Juicer Plastic Lemons and Lemon Slices Reusable Ice Cubes Silicone Lemon Slice Ice Cube Trays Plastic Pitchers Lemonade Stand Clear Plastic Tumbler Glasses
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Preschool Beach Day in the Classroom
Visiting the beach isn’t always possible, BUT you can always create your own beach experience. This is one of my absolute favorite ways to celebrate summer in the classroom. Here are some fun posts to inspire your beach day plans – make sure to check back in on Friday for some of my favorite supplies for a multi-sensory beach setup. Friday Freebie – Beach Counting Books about the beach Dramatic Play Beach Props Beach-themed Sand Play Beach Play – Without the Beach
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Safe ways to explore bees in the classroom
Bees are an excellent topic to explore in the classroom because so many children have a fear of them – and the best way to combat fear is with knowledge! That said, there is a reason to have a healthy fear of bees, being stung HURTS and for some children being stung can come with dangerous allergic reactions. Many preschoolers have never been stung by a bee, so they don’t know if they’re allergic or not – which adds to the uneasiness surrounding bees. All of this means that bees are a topic that requires additional safety considerations when being studied in the classroom. Here are some ways to safely…
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Bee Themed Activities for Preschool
Children have very strong opinions about bees – usually related to the fear of being stung. That’s understandable, most adults spend a fair amount of time warning children to stay away from bees so that they don’t get stung. There is so much more to bees than their defense mechanism though. They’re a super important part of our ecosystem, which makes them a great topic to explore in the classroom. Here are some easy printable activities to support children’s learning in this area. Click on the picture for more information.
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Camping Supplies for the Classroom
I’ve shared resources and ideas for fun camping activities, no here are my favorite products! These are all of the classroom supplies for camping that make learning even more fun. All of the links are affiliates. Kids Playhouse Tent Coleman Kids Mini LED Lantern Melissa and Doug Campfire Smores Playset Kids Binoculars Classroom Set Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt Kids Headlamps 5-pack Bug Catching Kit Tree Stump Stools Glow in the Dark Star Stickers
