See how a simple cardboard-tube and tissue-paper invitation helped preschoolers explore Pharaoh’s dream through hands-on problem-solving and play.
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How I Set Up a Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play Center Using What I Already Had
See how I turned our existing preschool dramatic-play area into a pumpkin patch and café using mini pumpkins, reused containers, simple DIY props, and materials already in the classroom.
The First Week of Preschool: What to Teach Before You Teach the Curriculum
The first week of preschool is not the time to rush into curriculum. Here’s what children need to learn first—from classroom routines and safe relationships to using materials and handling big feelings.
Simple Strategies for Teaching Preschool Behavior
Teaching preschoolers to listen to and follow class rules doesn’t have to feel like a constant battle. In fact, with the right approach, it can become one of the most rewarding parts of your day. Young children thrive on routine, clear expectations, and positive guidance. When we introduce rules in a way that feels safe,Continue reading “Simple Strategies for Teaching Preschool Behavior”
Farm theme curriculum for play based preschool
STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, Math Chicken Life Cycle 4 shapes of pasta Chicken life cycle sorting mats & cards 👉🏻here Baskets Chicken life cycle model Detailed assembly, directions, and other materials links are in the purchased download. I LOVE the way this turned out. I think I might be obsessed with pasta life cycles 😂 ThisContinue reading “Farm theme curriculum for play based preschool”
Letter J Activities for Preschool: 9 Play-Based Ideas
My class kept coming back to the jellyfish alphabet match during Letter J week, but the dramatic-play setups were just as popular. These letter J activities for preschool came straight from our classroom, so you can choose the ideas that fit your children and the materials you already have. 9 Letter J Activities at aContinue reading “Letter J Activities for Preschool: 9 Play-Based Ideas”
Letter I Activities for Preschool: 5 Hands-On Ideas
We only had two days before Thanksgiving break, and I’d just dyed a batch of blue rice for our island sensory bin. I wanted to save the rice for another week, so I used rocks for the islands instead of my usual piles of oats. Here’s what else we did for Letter I, from matchingContinue reading “Letter I Activities for Preschool: 5 Hands-On Ideas”
Letter H Activities for Preschool: 12 Play-Based Ideas
Some letter-of-the-week activities look good in a lesson plan but fall flat once the children arrive. These Letter H ideas are the ones my class actually stayed with, changed, and returned to throughout the week. Sensory Bin Horse sensory bin These horse alphabet cards are from my TpT shop and offer a playful way toContinue reading “Letter H Activities for Preschool: 12 Play-Based Ideas”
Letter G Activities for Preschool: 9 Hands-On Ideas
I brought a few rocks and geodes home from a trip to Montana and set them out with magnifying glasses. The children leaned in to look at the colors and compare what they could see. Keep reading to see what else we did for Letter G week, from guessing who was hiding in the barnContinue reading “Letter G Activities for Preschool: 9 Hands-On Ideas”
Letter F Activities for Preschool: 9 Hands-On Ideas
I thought my preschoolers would walk right past the fine motor table. Instead, they stayed to peel tape, hang pieces of fabric, and pick up pom-poms with tongs. Keep reading to see what else we did for Letter F week, from pouring rice through logs to arranging flowers in our pretend flower shop. 1. FishContinue reading “Letter F Activities for Preschool: 9 Hands-On Ideas”
