Let's take a moment to stop and think about all the routines you have to teach little ones when they are coming to school for the first time...
Coming to the...
Why You Should Be Using Visual Procedure Cards
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Procedure cards are a visual, for the routines and procedures that you teach in a preschool, pre-k or kindergarten classroom.
How to Set Up a Preschool Classroom
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Setting up your preschool classroom doesn’t sound that daunting… at first.
But, year after year I find myself determined to find the perfect (as if it exists) flow. After changing my mind about a billion times, I usually land on a setup that seems to work for me, but (more...
Organizing Your Preschool Small Group
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Whether you love or loathe organization, the act of being organized in our classrooms make us more effective teachers. When we don't have to spend time and frustration looking for materials or lesson plans- we feel better. And when we feel better- we teach better.
This is no different when...
My Top Tips for Preschool Small Group
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Here are THE 3 THINGS that have helped me have successful small group time again and again. These top tips may seem small- but they are mighty!
TOP TIP #1: Have a Plan
Plan for what you can control. Many things may be out of your hands until your students are in your...
Preschool Small Group Activity Ideas
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Welcome to the Preschool Small Group 5-Day Series! It's Day 3!
If you haven't already, check out Days 1 and 2:
Day 1: Five Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group
Day 2: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group
Now, let's get started!
You know the benefits of having small group...
Preschool Small Group Schedule - Timing is Key
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Welcome to the Preschool Small Group 5-Day Series! It's Day 4!
If you haven't already, check out Days 1, 2 and 3:
Day 1: Five Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group
Day 2: How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group
Day 3: Preschool Small Group Activity Ideas
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How to Effectively Group Preschoolers for Small Group
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Welcome to the Preschool Small Group Series!
It's Day 2 of our series. Check out the post from Day 1: 5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group
One of the biggest obstacles when planning for preschool small group is figuring out your groups.
Once you start planning, questions start festering up,...
5 Reasons to Have Preschool Small Group
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Do you have small group time built into your preschool day?
If no - why not? This post will give you 5 really good reasons that you should consider adding it in.
If yes - how is it going? do you love or loathe small group time?
Or... are you required to do small group, but don't really know...
