Winter is upon us, and you may be looking for some great indoor activities to add to your list to celebrate the season and avoid the cold weather outside! Here…
Preschool Socio-Emotional Development Through Play
As an early childhood educator, there have been many times in which it seemed like children were the ones who taught me a lesson. One of these moments was a…
Preschool All About Me Activities
More than superheroes and more than episodes of Paw Patrol, a preschooler’s favorite topic to talk about is themselves. And why shouldn’t it be? They’re awesome! In addition however, is…
Fun Preschool Alphabet Activities
Many years ago, I was a first-hand witness to the value and power of play-based learning. While I was still a college student, the classroom in which I was doing…
Preschool Activities to Support Children’s Fascination with Outer Space
Like the timeless and classic song says, “Zoom, zoom, zoom! We’re going to the moon”. Outer space has been a constant fascination for humanity – not only for adults, but…
Simple Natural Playground Ideas for Your Preschool
We hope these natural playground ideas inspire you to create your own eco-friendly, organic play space for your preschoolers to actively explore nature. Natural playgrounds are one of the most…
Focusing on Play Before Pencils
On this week’s episode of the Preschool Podcast, we chat with Tania Ferrandino, Occupational Therapist and Senior Professional Learning Producer at Learning Without Tears. Tania dives into the importance of…
How to Incorporate Yoga & Mindfulness into the Preschool Classroom
In this episode of The Preschool Podcast we connect with Michelle Faber, CEO of Little Yogis. Little Yogis partners with child care centers and schools to bring in the practice…
How to Create a Lesson Plan for Toddlers
When writing lesson plans, it is so easy to find tons of ideas for preschool and older. But when it comes to finding lesson plan ideas for toddlers, you can…
How to Create a Childcare Daily Schedule for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers
If you’ve been in the daycare business for even a day, you know the importance of having a schedule. Kids thrive on routine, and schedules allow for educators to have…