Have you ever heard of tray tasking? If not, don't worry, it is not as fancy as it sounds, but it does hold some serious magic when paired with centers. So, we're going to talk about the what, why, where and how of using tray tasking.
What Is Tray Tasking?
For me, tray tasking is placing an...
Looking for a Play-Based Pre-K Curriculum created by a teacher who currently uses these lessons in her classroom? Sometimes it can be hard to find a curriculum that will fit your needs - so many choices. I get that! The expense and learning curve to implementing a new preschool curriculum...
Need some new STEM ideas for your preschoolers during the spring?
Today I'm sharing three of my favorite whole group STEM activities that are great for Spring. These challenges don't only focus on science, but also literacy, vocabulary and critical thinking skills!
Grab a pen and paper,...
Is planning and changing out your preschool science center hard for you?
Do you struggle to find activities and materials that children can use both independently and keep them engaged?
Well... I hear ya.
For many, many years my science center was kinda blah. There weren't...
We love our light table. There is just something about things that light up that make them more exciting. So, when our preschool ordered some tabletop light tables- I was psyched! I knew exactly what I wanted to do - create some light table activities for my littles!
Ever...
It's a New Year! Raise your hand if a new year makes you want to try out new things in your classroom?
I love getting fresh start after Holiday Break - getting new things in order, organized and planned is part of my January fun! .... which might mean I need to get out more.... but I...
STEM, STEAM, STREAM... these acronyms are big buzz words in the world of education.
The idea behind STEM (science, technology, engineering & math), STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) and STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art & math) is to...