What If Your Classroom Didn’t Have to Feel So Hard All the Time? There’s a moment most preschool and daycare teachers know well. The room gets loud.One child is melting down.Another is climbing something they shouldn’t.Someone is crying because someone else “she took my stuffie!” You’re trying to redirect behavior,
Farm animals are a favorite theme for preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Whether children are learning about life on the farm or simply love animals, farm animal printables are a fun and easy way to introduce science and creativity. These free farm printables include a cow fact sheet and two simple coloring
Preschoolers experience emotions in a big way. A small disappointment can suddenly feel enormous, and a moment of frustration can turn into tears or angry stomping. These big feelings are a normal part of early childhood development, but young children often need guidance to understand what they are feeling and
The colorful books of Eric Carle are beloved in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Stories like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, and The Grouchy Ladybug naturally invite children to explore movement, storytelling, and imagination. A favorite way of mine to extend these stories is
Yes, it’s true — a fact about bugs is that my preschoolers and kindergarteners love to learn about them every single year. As I have mentioned before, Bugs/Insects are one of my favorite Yogalore lesson plans to teach. I think it’s because the children are always so enthusiastic about the
Creating a fishbowl is a fun and educational toddler and preschool craft. It provides a hands-on learning experience and helps develop fine motor skills. . Follow this simple guide to create a fish bowl with your little ones. Credit: Original idea from Karen Flynn in the Easy Toddler and Preschool
Transitions are where classrooms fall apart. Not during circle time.Not during centers.Not even during dismissal. It’s the in between moments — when children are shifting from one activity to another — that energy spikes, attention scatters, and voices rise. If you’ve ever thought,“Why does it feel like everything unravels during
There are a few items I always keep in my yoga bag: a roll of painter’s tape, fidgets and this tiny Bluetooth speaker.*** I’ve had it for at least five years now, and I honestly don’t know how I ever taught without it. Whether I’m leading a yoga flow in
Big feelings are part of every classroom — but when those emotions take over, it helps to have a dedicated space where kids can reset. That’s where a calm down corner comes in. Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, creating a cozy, purposeful corner gives little ones a chance
Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten Sensory bins aren’t just fun—they’re powerful. For children with big feelings or busy bodies (or both!), sensory play offers a way to regulate, reset, and re-engage. Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or just trying to get through the last ten minutes of class without