To create this Beach drama center, several different pieces were...
Have you heard of the process of 'signing in' in the pre-k classroom?
When a student comes in for the day, he or she takes time to sign their name in a sign-in book or clipboard. It is a way for children to practice writing their names each day.
Years back I tried the idea of...
Schedules are an important way of life. They keep us in our daily routines and get us to the places we need to be. In a preschool classroom, a daily schedule is the backbone to our day. At the beginning of the school year, I create our classroom schedule (using the 5 step...
Tell me something... do you happen to struggle with making meaningful home and school connections?
A positive connection between school and families is an integral part of the success of students in the classroom. It is important for us to try and educate parents...
Lesson Planning...
do you love it? or do you loathe it?
Either way, for teachers {including preschool teachers}, planning is a way of life.
You know what they say (or more specifically what Ben Franklin said)
"Failing to plan is planning to fail"
I happen to truly...
In the past, I placed my art center materials in small organizers on top of the table. But, with so many supplies taking up the table space, my students struggled to...
Do you struggle with to keep your preschool student's attention at circle time? Are students distracted and un-engaged? These quick tips to keeping circle time lively might help!
Imagine with me if you will....
It is mid-year in your preschool classroom and it is time for circle time....