Small parts, loose parts, a trinket box- there are lots of names revolving around this idea. But, whatever you choose to call them, they are a great addition to the preschool block center.
What are small parts?
Small parts are basically materials that children can manipulate freely, with...
Fa la la la la..... We set up our tree- Yippee! Pumpkin spice has been replaced with Peppermint Mocha and my kids have been circling the whole...Target...toy....catalog (you feel me?). Helllooo Holidays!! I love when you arrive! But, to be honest- you also stress me out. The amount of things I...
One of my favorite units during the year is our Gingerbread Themed Unit. It is a great start to our Holiday Season with the thought of warm cookies straight out of the oven. We may not have an oven in our classroom to make real cookies, but we sure can pretend! I set up a...
What is a class book? A class book is a homemade book that includes a page from each student in the class. We love to make class books in our pre-k class. Not only are they perfect for the literacy center, they are also a great keepsake. We are going to create enough class...
Counting is an essential skill that preschoolers need to practice to lay a foundation for mathematical concepts down the road. But, counting is more than just saying numbers in order out aloud. Children need to be able to rote count (saying numbers aloud) and count with 1-1...
It's time to pick a pumpkin! I set up this Pretend Play Pumpkin Patch for my kiddos to enjoy. It has been one of their favorites so far! This pumpkin patch is perfect for your preschool drama center. It not only encourages creativity and working with peers but there are...
Pretending is such a creative outlet for our children. They love to do the things that they see us doing. They love to act out scenarios in which they get to be somewhere or someone that they currently are not. So, when I created an Office in our dramatic play...
Name writing in preschool is an essential skill in preparing for Kindergarten. A child's name is generally the first word that they write. Lots of pride comes from a child learning to write his or her name. This is why I created a Name Writing Notebook for my students. Read on...
