Preschool Writing Centers: Engaging Journal Prompts & Writing Activities for Pre-K
In a preschool classroom, writing does not begin with perfect letter formation. It begins with scribbles. With stories told in pictures. With tiny hands gripping crayons like treasure. Strong preschool writing centers give children a place to experiment with ideas, language, drawing, and early print in a way that feels playful and safe. And when […]
Three Little Pigs Adapted Book for Preschool Special Education
If you teach preschool or special education, you already know this truth: Some students love stories. Some students need stories rebuilt so they can truly access them. That is exactly why adapted books are powerful. This Three Little Pigs adapted book for preschool special education transforms a familiar fairy tale into an interactive, hands-on literacy […]
March Madness Preschool Activities: Basketball-Themed Learning for Pre-K Classrooms
March energy is real in a Pre-K classroom. Students are wiggly. The weather is unpredictable. Attention spans feel shorter than usual. That’s exactly why I love using March Madness preschool activities to channel that excitement into purposeful, structured learning. This basketball-themed preschool resource builds: Letter recognition Number sense Fine motor skills Early writing Social-emotional learning […]
Winter Nursery Rhyme Activities with Movement & Visual Supports for Pre-K
Indoor. Outdoor. Snowy. Hallway. Every space becomes a classroom. January can feel long and cold in the Pre-K world — but with nursery rhymes, movement, visuals, and fresh ideas, it becomes a wonderland of learning! These activities build language, motor skills, social engagement, and joyful routines teachers can return to again and again. […]
Outdoor Nursery Rhyme Activities: Humpty Dumpty STEM Challenge
Beyond the Wall: 3 Low-Prep Outdoor Nursery Rhyme Activities for Preschool STEM & Literacy Nursery rhymes are the cornerstone of early childhood education. We all know them as the perfect tools for developing phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and early math skills. But sometimes, keeping learning fresh feels like a challenge, especially when students are craving movement. […]
Finger Plays in Pre-K: High-Engagement Fall Activities
As November Winds Down, Finger Plays Keep Your Classroom Calm, Connected, and Learning The last week of November is one of the trickiest times in early childhood classrooms. Between holiday excitement, routine disruptions, and upcoming assessments, teachers need activities that are calming, predictable, and developmentally rich. That’s exactly why I love using finger plays in […]
Keeping Calm Preschool Transitions
Keeping Calm Before Thanksgiving: Rhymes and Routines That Work The week before Thanksgiving can feel like a whirlwind in a preschool classroom. Schedules shift, excitement rises, and little learners feel these big emotions in big ways. But here’s the good news: With steady routines, simple rhymes, and clear visual supports, this week can stay calm, […]
Building Language and Connection Through Nursery Rhymes
In November, gratitude fills our classrooms — not just in the crafts we make or songs we sing, but in the connections we build through learning. One of my favorite ways to nurture those connections is with something simple and timeless: nursery rhymes. These short, rhythmic verses aren’t just cute traditions — they’re powerful tools […]
Playdough in the Preschool Classroom
Playdough isn’t just squishy fun—it’s one of the most powerful (and budget-friendly) learning tools in the preschool classroom or at home. With just a tub of dough, children build motor skills, language, creativity, and even early literacy foundations. Here’s how playdough can make a big impact. 🖐 Fine Motor Skills Rolling, pinching, and squeezing build […]
Fall Preschool Literacy Activities
🍁 Literacy That Moves with the Seasons Fall is full of opportunities to bring learning to life—especially when it comes to early literacy and fine motor development. Whether your preschoolers are tracing letters in the dirt, cutting leaf shapes, or spotting “L is for Leaf,” there’s no better season to combine nature, movement, and literacy […]
Humpty Dumpty Rhyme Time: Adapted Book for Phonemic Awareness
Why Nursery Rhymes Build Big Skills Nursery rhymes are more than just catchy songs—they’re a powerful tool for teaching phonemic awareness in preschool and early childhood classrooms. The rhythm, repetition, and rhyme of classics like Humpty Dumpty make it easier for young learners to hear and play with the sounds in words. If you’re looking […]
Nature + Numbers: Fall Math Fun with Leaves
🍂 Fall Leaves = Fresh Math Learning There’s no need for flashcards when the forest floor is covered in learning materials! Fall is the perfect time to explore math concepts in real life—and your students won’t even realize they’re practicing number recognition, counting, or shapes. Inspired by We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt, this post […]