Grow with Me School Shirts
Do you have a child starting Pre K or Kindergarten this fall? Read below for an adorable yearly tradition you will want to start! Before I had kids, I remembered seeing parents post photos of their child every year wearing a “class of” shirt. The child was in an oversized shirt with the front reading […]
Dough-lightful Holiday Gifts for Students
This year we made some inexpensive yet adorable gift bags for our preschoolers. They were so easy to make and I know our students will be “dough-lighted” to receive them. Read below for the steps to make these quick and easy student gifts! You will need: Step 1: Get cellophane treat bags ready for stuffing! […]
Post-it Name Activity
Is your little one learning how to spell their name? Try out this easy and fun post-it name activity! You will need: White Butcher Paper & Painters Tape OR Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad Paper Post-it notes Marker Directions: Put white paper on the wall (I used @postit super sticky easel pad paper). Write the […]
10 Things Teachers Wish Your Child Would Know How to Do
Do you have a child who is about to start school this fall? As a former teacher, there are a few things that we REALLY wish your child would know how to do. Read below to learn about the 10 things teachers wish your child would know how to do before starting school. 1. Use […]
Easter Baskets for Preschoolers: Target Edition
This year, the Easter bunny found everything for my preschoolers’ Easter baskets at Target! They had a great selection of fun Easter items in the Dollar Spot as well as throughout the store. Each year, the Easter bunny tries to bring my children spring/summer clothing, shoes, and toys. We all usually are due for a […]
Easter Egg Name Puzzle
Is your child working on spelling their name? Try out this festive easter egg name puzzle to work on name recognition. You will need: Pencil Scissors Marker Glue Construction Paper (one color for each letter of your child’s name) Step 1: Print out a template off an egg offline (optional) or free hand trace an […]
Water the Flowers Letter Recognition Activity
Spring is finally here, YAY! If it is warm enough to play outdoors with your child, head outside to try my Water the Flowers Activity! You will need: Sidewalk Chalk Watering Can or Spray Bottle Water Writing Tablet (Optional) 1. Draw flowers on the ground and write letters in the center.2. Have your child find […]
Fine Motor Rainbow Craft
It’s March and that means St Patrick’s Day and Spring are right around the corner! This fine motor rainbow craft is a perfect activity for your preschooler during the month of March. You will need: Construction Paper (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple) Scissors Glue Cotton Balls Rainbow Printable Step 1: Print out the Rainbow […]
Oh the Places I’ll Go
Oh the Places You’ll Go is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books. For Read Across America week, I have my students dress up as what they would like to be when they grow up. If you have younger kiddos, you may want to brainstorm ideas with them ahead of time to give them ample time […]
Glitter Germ Hand Washing
Washing your hands has always been important but it’s even more important now with ALL THE GERMS. This glitter germ hand washing activity shows kids just how important it is to wash your hands properly. Those “glitter germs” won’t come off unless if you wash your hands the RIGHT way. You will need: Glitter Lotion […]