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St. Patrick’s Day Vibes for the Classroom
I’ve shared so many fun St. Patrick’s day supplies and outfits that I thought the best thing to do this year would be to revisit all of them! Here are my must-haves for St. Patrick’s day, these are sure to bring the vibes! Click on each image to read more.
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Leprechaun Traps for Preschool
Have you ever made leprechaun traps with your class? If it’s something that you’re tackling this year then be sure to take a look at these posts for some great inspiration! Making Leprechaun Traps Leprechaun Mischief in the Classroom Preschool Leprechaun Traps Finished Leprechaun Traps To Catch a Leprechaun
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Preschool St. Patrick’s Day Resources
St. Patrick’s Day helps me feel those first glimmers of spring – brighter colors, the shamrock and rainbow imagery, and the mischief that breaks us out of the winter blahs. This is why I love to invest time really getting into a St. Patrick’s Day vibe in the classroom. Here are some of the many many resources that I’ve shared over the years about how I incorporate all the green and good luck! Click on the image to read more.
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Beating the winter blues in the classroom
Winter seems to last forever – I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. Those long days where you can’t get outside seem to stretch on forever, and after all of February’s fun holidays waiting on spring warmth and sunshine can be a little brutal. Over the years I’ve come up with fun ways to shake things up and help those days pass a little more quickly. Here are some of my favorite ways to beat the winter blues with preschoolers. These are definitely not all of the ways to shake things up and beat the winter blues, but they are the ones that I regularly turn…
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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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Pumpkin Fine Motor Activity
If you’re stuck in a bit of a fine motor rut, this activity will shake things up a bit. These cute yarn pumpkins are super easy to make, meaning every child can feel successful with this craft. To make this fall fine motor project you’ll need 3 simple supplies; cardboard tubes, yarn, and felt. Start by cutting your cardboard tubes down to the height you want your pumpkins to be. I was able to get two tall pumpkins by cutting a toilet paper tube in half. You’ll wrap each cardboard tube piece with yarn, passing the yarn through the middle of the tube and around the outside. It helps to…
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Preschool Pumpkin Art
Is it really October if you don’t decorate a pumpkin? I have very specific rules about decorating pumpkins with young children – mainly NO PAINT and NO GLUE. I firmly believe that nothing that has to dry should ever be used on a pumpkin, because there is some kind of weird science that occurs and these things NEVER dry. When it comes to decorating pumpkins in the classroom – or really at any event with children – these are the supplies I turn to. All links are affiliates. Pipe Cleaners – if you poke a hole in the pumpkin with a thumbtack or nail you can stick the pipe cleaner…
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15 Fall Party Ideas
Fall is hands-down my favorite season. I love the weather, the clothing options, and the scents. Another wonderful thing about autumn is all of the different parties, festivals and get togethers. If you’re looking for a theme for your own fall celebration, here are some fall party themes that are perfect for the season.
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Autumn Preschool Activities
September is here, and with it comes all things autumn! This time between the back to school craziness and Halloween – which ushers in the chaos of the holiday season – is special because it offers a little time to slow down and settle in. I love exploring autumn in the classroom as a way to encourage paying attention to our environment and noticing all of the changes that are happening around us. Here are some easy, printable activities to support your autumn preschool learning.
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Classroom Materials for Easter
I just love introducing seasonal materials into the classroom. Children see these things in their homes, but they aren’t always allowed to play with or explore them in the way that they’d really like to. This means that in the classroom they WANT to use them and the materials keep them engaged in learning without even knowing it. Here are my favorite picks for the Easter season (all links are affiliates). Bunny animal figures – Add these to your block area or sensory table and the children are sure to come up with amazing stories. They can explore habitats and create little worlds for their rabbits together. Pompom Chicks –…
