In a recent webinar on how to encourage children to lead their own learning, we were joined by Tom Hobson, also known as Teacher Tom from Teacher Tom’s World! Tom…
Actively fostering curiosity in preschoolers
Children are naturally curious. There’s so much to see, learn, and experience in this great big world! However, that natural curiosity can fade over time through the rigors of school,…
STEAM art activities that spark creativity and imagination [Podcast]
The week on The Preschool Podcast we are excited to welcome Lucy Song. Lucy is the proud author of Awesome Art Activities for Kids: 20 STEAM Projects to Spark Creativity…
Celebrating Independence Day in your childcare classroom!
On July 4, 1776, during the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence was signed and approved by the Continental Congress, proclaiming the legal separation of the original thirteen colonies from…
Celebrating Canada Day in your preschool classroom!
Canada Day is a national holiday celebrating the country’s confederation in 1867. At first, the holiday was called Dominion Day, but in 1982 Canada gained complete independence from Great Britain…
Celebrating National Indigenous People’s day in your childcare classroom
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This is a day to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and…
Commemorating Juneteenth in your preschool classroom
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be…
Father’s day activities for your classroom
Father’s day is fast approaching (it falls on the third Sunday in June each year, this year’s being on June 19th!) but there’s still time to prepare your classroom! Many…
Tracing techniques to teach young learners
At a glance, a preschooler who is intensely scribbling and doodling on a piece of paper may seem like an innocuous activity – the kind that is suitable for the…
Classroom crafts that can be used for Mother’s Day gifts
Mother’s day is fast approaching, as it falls on the second Sunday of May each year. Many childcare centers choose to celebrate this holiday by having children take part in…