Recycling and sustainability is an important concept to introduce to preschoolers, and will only become a more important part of their lives in the future. Taking care of the environment,…
How to Take Better Photos in a Preschool Classroom
Whether you’re putting together new marketing material for the school or simply hoping to capture memories for parents, photographing a room full of preschoolers can be tough. Fickle, fidgety, and…
Why preschool small group activities are so important
Incorporating small group activities into your daily schedule is essential for teaching cooperation and teamwork skills to preschoolers. By creating multiple learning stations in your classroom, you help to facilitate…
Activity Time Playlist for Preschools and Daycares
We know the feeling: After a restful nap, your infants, toddlers or preschoolers are beginning to wake up and get ready for what’s next. Time is ticking as you are…
How to Use Books to Promote Diversity in Early Education Classrooms
Something I’ve seen many educators struggle with is how to introduce the topic of diversity and differences in a classroom. How do we manage to do this without making one…
How to Teach Consent in Preschool
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, we are now giving more attention to abuse and consent than ever before. This has empowered abuse victims to come forward and finally…
Alternative Nap Time Songs (That You’ll Actually Enjoy!)
Music is often an essential part of nap time, providing a relaxing backdrop to help the kiddos settle down and get to sleep. As the adult in the room, however,…
Best New Back-to-Preschool Books for Fall 2019
How is it back-to-school time already?!? Whether it’s a little one’s very first day of preschool or it’s their last year, sometimes a little extra encouragement is needed to get…
Everything you need to know about group learning in early childhood
There are many ways to keep children organized while in your classroom. Research has shown that while small group instruction has a lot of benefits, it is one of the…
Managing Separation Anxiety in Preschool-Aged Children
Every preschool teacher has been there. School has just started, you have a new group of children, everyone is excited and a little anxious about their new environment, new friends,…