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Fall Fashion 2024
I woke up this morning to a cloudy, moody sort of day and it finally feels like fall! It makes me want all of the cozy warm things, like the pumpkin spice latte I’m drinking while I type this. It felt like the perfect time to share all of the looks that I’m lusting over for this season. Here are my fall fashion picks for 2024 (all links are affiliates). Wide Leg Chinos – I’m obsessed with the wide-leg look and I love that these are still refined and can definitely be worn to work. Chambray Button Down – I’ve always been a huge fan of a chambray shirt, it’s…
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Gross Motor Activities with Apples
Sometimes we have to get a little creative in order to support gross motor skills, but when it comes to exploring apples, there are tons of ways to incorporate practicing these skills! Here are some of my favorite ideas. Apples are ball-shaped (for the most part) which makes them perfect for tossing and catching – gently of course! They can also be rolled back and forth or used in games like bowling. Apples with stems can be tied to a piece of yarn and hung from a tree so children can practice reaching and pulling (or “picking”). They make excellent items for relay races – balance them on wooden spoons,…
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Fine Motor Activities With Apples
You can’t escape the apple theme this time of year, and for good reason! Apples are a wonderful way to explore the science behind plant life and nutrition, but they can also be a great way to exercise some fine motor skills. Here are some of my favorite ways to use apples: Use a rotating apple peeler (like this one – affiliate link) to encourage wrist movement. It’ll fascinate the children and make quick work of slicing all of those apples so that you can taste them or bake with them. Of course, it does have a sharp blade, so this is a one-on-one activity that should only be done…
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Apple Orchard Field Trip
Visiting the apple orchard is one of my all-time-favorite autumn activities and it’s a perfect field trip for preschoolers. An apple orchard is an excellent introduction into understanding where our food comes from, and how fruits and vegetables are grown and harvested. There are so many topics that a trip like this can lead into, and it has the added bonus of great snacks! If you’re planning a visit to the apple orchard here are some things to prepare young children for before you go: Some topics that can be explored in relation to an apple orchard field trip are: If you aren’t able to visit the orchard in person…
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Taking a Quick Reset
Hey there! Just popping in to let you know about a bit of a programming note. There won’t be any new posts added next week – We’re all back to school and I need a minute to shift gears, wrap up summer, and refocus all of the things (home, routines, and life in general)! I’m a huge advocate for self-care, so I’m going to practice what I preach. I’ll see you right back here in two weeks and I’m really looking forward to getting back to 3 super-helpful posts a week!
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All the Fall Vibes
Labor Day is over and it’s like someone flipped a switch because I am totally ready for fall! I thought I’d share some of my favorites so that you can get into the mood with me. I’ll dive into fall fashion soon, but if you’re already feeling it make sure to check out my top must-haves from last year! All links are affiliates. Chunky Color Block Cardigan – I can’t do life without cardigans, and fall options are definitely my fave. The colors and textures are a whole vibe. This rust and pumpkin one has a variety of different stitches and could easily be paired with jeans or a chambray dress.…
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September Preschool Lesson Plans
We have been squeezing the last bits of summer out like it’s our job over here – but it’s quickly coming to an end. As we look forward to September, I know that life isn’t about to get any less busy! I wanted to really dig into one of those resources that makes planning and prep so much easier. Let’s take a look at every single item included in the September Month of Preschool set. I’ll list it all below, and any products that are also available as individual resources will be linked so that you can go see specific images of those. For a video of how to use…
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Quicker Lesson Planning
I’m a firm believer in planning. I know for a fact that having a great plan laid out and fully prepped makes a massive difference in my week. At the same time, getting everything planned and ready takes so much valuable time. It can be really easy to sacrifice a calm, chill week in order to get back a few minutes right now. As we head into September, a month that seems to be the poster child for re-focusing on routines and schedules, I thought I’d give you some resources that will help make your planning super fast and easy. This way you’ll get the time now AND be fully…
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Supporting Independence During Back to School Chaos
During this time of year it feels like everyone is a little rushed – there’s so much going on and we’re in a hurry to get everywhere. That can make it really hard to be patient and let little ones do things themselves. Supporting their independence is so important, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy! It’s such a struggle, we know that they need these opportunities to work through challenges, and in most cases we know that they are truly capable BUT it just takes so long. Little ones still need the practice, they have to truly put in a ton of effort to do things that are second…
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Back to School Clipart
I’m furiously working on a new set of school supply clipart for this year (and they are SO cute), but until I get them up, here is last year’s set. It’s still available in my TPT and Etsy stores if you’re feeling the buffalo plaid vibes!
