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Best Christmas Gifts for Toddlers 2025
I love toddlers and I love buying gifts for toddlers. They’re curious about everything and they want to do it all by themselves all the time – this means that it can be really easy to come up with gift ideas for them, but there are definitely some things to keep in mind when buying Christmas gifts for toddlers. Here are my picks for 2025, all links are affiliates. Bluey 10 Book set – Most toddlers are well acquainted with Bluey, and they’re familiar with all of these stories. This means that they can feel like they’re actually reading the books – and that confidence leads to little ones who…
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Best Christmas Gifts for Babies 2025
It’s gift guide time, which means the holidays are coming and they’re coming fast! Today I’ve rounded up my favorite Baby gifts for 2025. All links are affiliates. Melissa & Doug Rollables Safari and Farm Friends – These check a ton of boxes on my list; They’re small and portable, very young babies can enjoy them but so can older toddlers and preschoolers, they’re cute and fun to gift, and they’re from a highly trusted brand. If you want to give a new baby something the whole family will use and enjoy, this set is a great bet. Dr.Rapeti Soft Cloth Books Baby Books – Books are always on my…
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Thanksgiving outfit 2025
Thanksgiving can be a tricky holiday to dress for. Ultimately, I always want to look nice, but comfort is the top priority. The outfit I have in mind for this year definitely fits that bill. Focusing on a cozy fall color palette, along with the best plush knits and a touch of velvet make the look quintessentially autumn. All links are affiliates. Gold bow-shaped claw clip Burgundy Crossbody Kendra Scott Ellie Earrings Sweater Dress Burgundy Velvet Mary Janes Pavoi Gold Statement Ring
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Printable Thanksgiving Preschool Activities
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday to explore in the classroom. Themes of gratitude, thankfulness, family, and food evoke amazing discussions! Here are the printable preschool Thanksgiving activities that I use every year. Click on the image for more information.
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Preschool Thanksgiving Ideas
Halloween is over – can you believe it?! That means we’re officially into the holiday season, so let’s take a quick minute to give Thanksgiving some love before we dive into all things Christmas. Here are all of my posts related to Thanksgiving so that you have all of the inspiration right in one place. Casual Thanksgiving Outfits Culturally & Developmentally Appropriate Thanksgiving Dramatic Play Thanksgiving Classroom Materials Thanksgiving Opinion Activity Thanksgiving Pie Experiment Thanksgiving Photo Challenge Activities for Thanksgiving Day Books for Thanksgiving Tips for Celebrating Thanksgiving with Children Family Engagement – Discussing Thanksgiving Printable Decorations for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Activities for Preschool What Thanksgiving Means to a Preschooler A…
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Halloween Shape Activity
I know that I shared all of my Halloween printables last week, but this is my absolute favorite Halloween activity so I had to a minute to give it some extra love. If you’re looking for a math activity that can be adjusted for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners then this shape set will cover all of your bases! This pumpkin shape printable set includes materials that will challenge children of all different skill levels, while also supporting creativity. Download your copy to get 10 cute Jack O’Lantern faces and shape pieces that children can match, or use to duplicate the image that they see. There is also a set of…
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Halloween Preschool Activities
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate in the classroom because there are so many different materials and themes to explore. It also represents the beginning of the busiest season of the year, which means sometimes we just need activities that are fun, educational, and easy. Enter my printable preschool Halloween activities. Click on each image for more information!
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Preschool 4th of July Activities
The 4th of July has always been my favorite holiday – it’s that mix of sweet summer, patriotism, long days, and knowing that my birthday is right around the corner! Even when I’ve had to work the week of the holiday I’ve made sure to live it up in the classroom, determined to make sure that my students enjoy this day as much as I do. Here are all of the posts that I’ve shared over the years with 4th of July activities for some inspiration for your own celebrations. All Things 4th of July Children’s Books for the 4th of July 4th of July Bingo 4th of July Fruit…
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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. All of these resources are also available as part of my Easter Activity Bundle, and in the April Month of Preschool Set!
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Easter Egg Dye Art
Egg prices definitely have me rethinking the dying Easter egg tradition this year. BUT I have a great classroom alternative! I don’t love to dye eggs in the classroom typically because they just don’t end up getting eaten. I appreciate the process and all of the learning experiences (differences between raw eggs and hardboiled, dying sensory experiences, peeling dyed eggs, taste testing, etc.), but it definitely comes with a cost factor. This year I’ll be sticking with egg-free experiences, and dropper dying is one of my absolute favorites. To do this great activity all you need is egg dye, water, eye droppers, and paper towels. Make sure that you have…
