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Easter Brain Breaks Spring Fever is very real! At this time of the year, children need as many chances as possible to get their wiggles out. Young children have anywhere from a 5 to 15 minute attention span. So, they need opportunities to dance, sing, wiggle, and reset their brains. I found lots of Easter songs and videos that are perfect…
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Summer Organization If you’re anything like me, your summer days can run together and be less than productive. I have grand plans of accomplishing ALL THE THINGS when school gets out. Yet, I find myself accomplishing very few of them. Last summer, I decided to really think and plan for a great summer. Was it perfect? Of course not. But…
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Easter Egg Rhyming Puzzles I love using all kinds of Easter egg activities in my classroom during March and April. And when I can include academic skills with the Easter eggs, that’s even better! I created these Easter egg rhyming puzzles for a fun small group literacy activity. They can also be used as an independent literacy center. Here are…
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Hands On Learning Little learners NEED hands-on experiences to truly grasp concepts. Learning the letters of the alphabet is no exception to this rule. In fact, the more hands-on experiences you provide in your preschool or kindergarten classroom, the more your students will learn and retain. In this post, I’m sharing my very favorite hands on alphabet activities for preschool…
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If you’re a teacher or a parent of a little one, you probably already know that fine motor skills are important for young children to develop. But did you realize just how important fine motor skills are? They’re critical for future academic success. And, in this age of swiping tablets, many of our children are way behind in fine motor…
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2019 is May 6th-10th. Is there a special teacher in your life that you’d love to honor? I’m so excited about a contest that ChildCare Education Institute®, the industry leader for online professional development, is sponsoring to celebrate and reward teachers who have impacted our lives! Keep reading for the scoop on how YOU (or a teacher…
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