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5 Fine Motor Activities for Thanksgiving
Here are five simple fine motor activities for Thanksgiving that you can do with preschoolers. Tweezer Sorting: Provide children with Thanksgiving Harvest Mix Bead Assortment, some fine motor...
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Favorite November Books for Preschoolers
November is filled with excitement with Election Day, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving. There are plenty of opportunities to read to children, so here are some favorite November books for preschoolers:...
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Stress Relievers for Child Care Providers
Working as a child care teacher is one of the most important jobs out there. However, it can also be stressful at times. When you are starting to become stressed, here are some stress relievers that...
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Preschool Graduation Songs
At the end of the school year, many preschool programs have a graduation ceremony. There is a lot of excitement as the children graduate from preschool and move on to kindergarten. Included in a...
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25 Books about Polar Bears for Preschool
Polar bears and winter animals should be included in a preschool curriculum during January and February. We have found 25 books about polar bears for preschool children that can be incorporated into...
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24 Random Acts of Kindness for the Preschool Classroom
Getting preschoolers to do nice and kind things for others is a great way to teach the concept of kindness. Talk to children about what it means to be kind to others. Talk about how it feels when...
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Tree Scavenger Hunt
When talking about trees, why not do a tree scavenger hunt. Print this page and have them find and draw the following: Find: A branch A piece of bark A leaf Draw: A tree Something that grows on a tree...
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The Calm Corner
The Calm Corner, Calm Down Corner, Calming Corner, Quiet Corner – whatever you call it, this is a place for children to go when they need to calm down, relax, take a break, need a time-out or just...
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5 Ways to Celebrate Birthdays in Child Care
5 Ways to Celebrate Birthdays in Child Care Birthdays are special occasions for children of all ages. As child care providers, we should make a big deal out of the child turning a new age. Here are...
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6 Ways to Teach Respect to Preschool Children
It is hard to remember that children aren’t born with a built-in sense of respect for others. Children need to be taught to be respectful. Modeling respect is one of the easiest ways to teach...
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National Button Day Activities for Children
There are a lot of things that you can do with buttons (besides wear them!). Children can use buttons for sorting, patterning, fine motor activities, art, and much more. Here are some button...
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Preschool Soup Theme
January is National Soup Month, so it is a great month to incorporate a preschool soup theme. Here are some preschool soup activities to try: Create a graph – What Soup Do You Like Best? Write...
View ArticleSide Jobs for Early Childhood Teachers
Though rewarding, working as a early childhood educator doesn’t always pay a lot. Many early childhood teachers find side jobs for extra money. Here are some common side jobs for early childhood...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Songs and Fingerplays
Songs, rhymes, and fingerplays are a great way to engage young children. Here is a collection of Valentine’s Day songs and fingerplays that are easy to implement. Download These Songs Be My...
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Sharing Activities for Young Children
Young children can have a hard time sharing… and depending on their age, they really aren’t capable of thinking much beyond themselves to understand sharing. Often we tend to think that they already...
View Article15 Books about Germs for Preschool
Talking to children about how germs spread and the importance of handwashing can be a difficult subject. We found several books about germs geared towards preschool children that can help you. 15...
View Article12 Science Books for Preschoolers
Science is all around us, and children naturally want to understand the world around them. Providing books, especially in the science area, is a good way for children to gain basic science knowledge....
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Teaching Math with Candy
Written by Janine Byler Sweets have often been used as motivators for kids. They’re given to kids as rewards for doing something good or behaving positively. They’re great for instant gratification,...
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Individual Sensory Bins for Spring
Sensory play is such a huge part learning for preschoolers and young children! Smaller-sized individual sensory bins are great options for helping kids calm down, giving kids something to do during...
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National Crayon Day Activities for Children
National Crayon Day is March 31. Of course, crayon activities are great for ANY day in early childhood. Here are some crayon day activities to try out: Make fun Crayon Shapes using silicone ice cube...
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