Creating lesson plan themes for preschool can sometimes feel repetitive, or at least it sometimes did for me years ago (keeping in mind that was before Pinterest!) Have you ever thought about incorporating yoga into your preschool lesson plans? Yoga can add an entirely new experience for children while they’re
If you’re teaching space, you already know—kids are obsessed with planets, stars, and anything beyond Earth. The good news? Learning the solar system facts doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s break it down in a simple, kid-friendly way that actually sticks. What Is the Solar System? The solar system is
Dinosaur yoga poses might just be my students’ favorite theme of the year. Could it be because I love teaching it so I put a lot of time and enthusiasm into it? Possibly. Children love their dinosaurs! If you’re looking for some more dinosaur-themed activities, be sure to check out
A dinosaur activity for kindergarten is a fun way to teach children about dinosaurs — something they are almost always interested in already! There are affiliate links in this post. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to
Virtual field trips have become more popular, especially in the last year. With COVID, more homeschooling families and teachers teaching remotely, the concept has become more widespread. Technology has also played a part too, with live feeds online and virtual tours, places we may never go can be brought to
Who wants some StoryTime Yoga pose cards?!?!?!?!?! This yoga pose card set was designed with my Scott County Public Library friends in mind! This set includes many of the poses we do often during our StoryTime Yoga class. They’re fun and colorful and I hope you enjoy using the yoga
If you’re doing a lesson plan on ocean life or the ocean zones, this demonstration is easy, doesn’t take a lot of stuff to create and I think the visual is very helpful for little ones. This activity can also accomplish two things — you can teach children about the
Chocolate mice are always a fun Valentine’s Day or Christmas activity. Really, making chocolate mice is fun anytime! To make these, it takes a steady hand! It’s also great fine motor practice for little hands. Be sure to read our post on cooking with the kiddos! Below is a graphic
How about a sweet treat? Download (below the graphic) and print our cute little cupcake printables and color or paint and decorate to your heart’s content. Simple in design, the options are limitless! These are also great for cutting practice — they’re simple in shape, so not too difficult to
April showers bring May flowers, right? Who is ready for spring? I know I am! We have spring printables coloring pages available for free download — April Showers and May Flowers. Use with sheet protectors for long lasting use. You can use dry erase markers, playdough, or any kind of