Preschool Grasshopper Activities and Lesson Plan
It is summer, and the insects are out of hibernation from this past winter. The grasshoppers are busy creating musical melodies at dusk on many summer …
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Two Great Stories for the First Day of School Which Address Preschool Kids' Fears & Concerns
Coming prepared with some good first day of school stories for preschool children can make the difference between a great first day and a mediocre …
Continue ReadingA Guide for Parents: How Your Preschooler Develops Friendships
Preschoolers can be amazingly finicky when it comes to making new friends. Sometimes they want to be with no one, and at other times there is a new …
Continue ReadingCooking Unit for Preschoolers: Preschool Cooking Projects
A cooking unit can be a great way to teach your preschool class about measurement, estimation, and reading. These fun preschool cooking projects will …
Continue ReadingFour and More Activities to Develop Preschool Social Skills
In addition to preparing children academically for kindergarten, preschool teachers should spend time fostering social skills and friendships in their …
Continue ReadingIntroducing Common Bugs With This Toddler Insect Lesson Plan
As toddlers become aware of the various creatures found in nature, many develop a fascination with insects. Teachers can use this insect toddler …
Continue ReadingPost Office and Mail Theme for Preschool Letter Recognition
This article offers fun practice for letter recognition with preschoolers by using a post office theme. Children will also cut, glue and draw while …
Continue ReadingPreschool Flannel Board, Sequence Activity for the Three Billy Goats Gruff
Classic tale from Norway makes a lively preschool flannel board story.
Continue ReadingActivities on the Letter Y for Preschoolers
Use this fun game, printable coloring sheet, and some great preschool alphabet activities to introduce the letter Y to your preschoolers and have a …
Continue ReadingCreative Ideas for a Preschool Luau or Hawaiian Theme
To bring on the summer or send it on its way, organize a preschool luau theme in celebration of the season. Children will participate in making …
Continue ReadingInfant Development Time Line: Motor Skills
Curious about which motor skills your infant will be developing next? This infant development time line will clue you in on what to expect between …
Continue ReadingNewborn to Six Months, Infant Motor Skills Development Milestones to Understand & Watch For
Should your baby be sitting yet? Rolling over? Crawling? This article will explore the motor development of the first six months of a baby’s …
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