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Sight words for preschoolers! Yes, you read that right. Sight words and preschoolers are indeed in the same sentence. I know most moms focus on phonics and phonemic awareness (which definitely should be targeted, especially in preschool); however, did you know teaching sight words for preschoolers can be beneficial too? Are sight words necessary? Sight …
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If you had told me last year that our nation would be suffering from a health pandemic and the 2020-2021 school year would be much different than years past, I would think you were completely insane. Going back to school during COVID is going to be quite the adjustment. Keep reading to see what Texas …
Dramatic play is one of my favorite centers to set up each month. I love to incorporate different themes as we learn so I knew this Dramatic Play Ice Cream Shop would be the perfect addition to our weekly ice cream themed lessons. What’s Included in the Ice Cream Shop Dramatic Play Center? This ice …
Now that Spring is here, it’s time to roll out our newest unit, preschool plant activities! I love this themed unit because it’s easy to find free items around your house, school, or nature to be used in the lessons! Here’s a few of the items you can find in this weeks themed lessons. Plant …
Hey there, Mama! With COVID causing all of our daily lives to be uprooted, I know planning your new “life” around your kiddos school work seems like a stretch. You may be wondering where to begin, what to teach, or how to get through the necessities of daily schooling. I see you. I see the …
Hey there teacher friend! Are you searching for new ways to revamp your classroom? Maybe your curriculum isn’t up to par and you need something to supplement (or take over completely). Or maybe you just need some fresh, new ideas! If so, it sounds like you may be spinning in circles like I once was. …
Children are naturally fascinated by animals. They love to observe them, learn about them, and even pretend they are animals. Every kid I’ve come across absolutely loves the zoo so I knew this weeks zoo themed lesson would be a hit. Here are a few of the preschool zoo activities we loved. Preschool Zoo Activities …
I love teaching about the weather to kids because it’s a science concept that they already know SO much about. This makes it so much easier to build upon their knowledge and keep them engaged throughout the unit. This preschool weather activities themed unit is one of my favorites. I tend to put a heavier …
It’s important to understand reading fundamentals when you’re asking yourself why your kid can’t read. Unlike popular belief, reading is not just saying the words on a given page. It’s actually much more than that. There are 5 Pillars of Reading that teachers must focus on in order to help struggling students become readers. 5 …
Many people see interactive read alouds as just a free for all. You pick a book off the shelf at random, open it up, and read to your students for 10-15 minutes; however, it is SOOOOOOO much more than that. Or should be at least. Every moment you have with your students is VITAL. If …
