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Finding Joy in the Winter
On Monday I shared tips for surviving the winter in the classroom. We can go a bit further today and think about ways to really bring joy into your daily moments even when it’s cold and gray outside. The words winter and joy don’t always go together for me. I can definitely find that joy in December when everything is lit up for the holidays and I’m excited about the first snowflakes, but by the time we get into January and February it all feels bleak and dreary. There are a few things that I can always count on to spark that joy and wonder though. The first things that…
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Surviving Winter in the Classroom
These winter months are always the most difficult for me, and I know I’m not alone in that. They come with all of the cold and challenging weather that makes it so hard to get outside, which means children have tons of energy and way less opportunity to use it. That energy often comes out in unanticipated ways. Winter also brings us shorter, cloudier days which has a major impact on moods. Finally these months at the beginning of the year follow the excitement of the holidays and can feel like a bit of a let down after the lead up and excitement that is the rush of Halloween, Thanksgiving,…
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2026 Plans
January is flying by! That’s kind of unusual – I feel like January typically draaaaaaaags on after the bustle of the holidays. This may be the busiest our family’s calendar has ever been in January so that’s definitely part of it. This year is going to be full of so much joy, here’s a little of what I’m looking forward to: My daughter is 8 and she’s truly become this person with all of her own interests and she’s doing the things that light her up. It’s wild to watch! She landed a role in our high school’s musical, is getting to perform in ice shows a couple of times…
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Connect with me!
My not so little one is back to school and I’m all in back here, so it felt like a good time to share what I’ve got up my sleeve for this year and of course, where you can connect with me! First and foremost, the Preschool Ponderings Blog is always the place for the latest content. I do my very best to post here three times a week. I like to make sure that what you’re finding here is timely and helpful for whatever you’re dealing with at the moment. If there are any topics you’d like to see me cover please let me know! I’ve been sharing all…
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One Little Word 2026
It’s a new year and I haven’t quite decided if I’m ready for it. I feel like I usually start a new year full of energy and motivation, right now I kind of just feel like I want to hibernate. While I may not be fully motivated to take on the world, I do have a word to inspire me this year. As we approached Christmas I found myself seeking a cozy warm glow. I wanted a home full of candles and warmth, and I just kept finding myself using that word *glow*. So that’s what I’m leaning into this year. I want to glow – to me that means…
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January Preschool Lesson Plans – Everything Included in a Month of Preschool Set
I told you last week that I was going to tackle videos this year, and here I am, already crushing that resolution! I just posted a nice long (maybe too long…) video of all of the materials that are included in my January Month of Preschool set – you definitely want to check this out if you’ve ever wished that someone would just do all of your lesson planning and prep for you! There are so many resources included in the Month of Preschool sets that video is really the ideal way to share the amazing value of these resources. Take a look to see both the digital download that you’ll receive, AND what…
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New Year’s Eve Preschool Activities
I’ve been scrambling to figure out my New Year’s Eve plans, so if you’re doing the same, and your plans include little ones, I’ve rounded up all of my previous New Year’s posts to give you some more ideas. Take a couple of minutes to check these out! For even more ideas take a look at my Preschool Holidays pin board, and have a wonderful rest of the holidays!
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Merry Christmas!
I hope that your Holiday is wonderful and absolutely full of magic!
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Recharging During Christmas Break
Have you ever gotten to the end of a vacation or break from work and felt like it was more of a marathon?! This is supposed to be the time of year when we all get a much needed break, but it’s very easy to spend the time going and never stop. Here are my tried and true tips for making sure that you take the time to rest and recharge. What do you do to make sure you get that rest you so deserve?!
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Winter Break Round Up
We’re officially on winter break and these first few days are packed with Christmas prep – after that though, we’ve got two weeks to fill and I absolutely need a plan. If you’re anything like me, here are some ideas for staying busy and fighting boredom! Christmas Break Activities for Learning Winter Traditions Snowball Pompoms Elevated Paper Snowflakes Snow Day Ideas and Traditions
