by Wendy | Art, Fine Motor, Play, Preschool Activities, Sensory Play, Uncategorized
A Staple in the Classroom or Home Have you been using the easel lately? In all my years of teaching, the easel is something I just couldn’t do without! I won’t go on about it’s many benefits, but if you don’t have one in your classroom or...
by Wendy | Circle Time, Early Literacy, Music, Story Time, Uncategorized
About 2 years ago, I was in a little bit of a Circle Time funk. If I had to sing the Itsy Bitsy Spider one more time, or twinkle twinkle my trillionth little star…I mean, I actually love both of those songs—but come on. I needed to freshen things up. As a teacher,...
by Wendy | Holidays, Preschool Activities, Roundup, Uncategorized
Got Dinosaurs? If you’ve got a preschooler in your life, you’ve likely got a dinosaur lover, too! And there are TONS of dinosaur preschool toys and books out there. Over the years I’ve seen them all… Since the variety can be overwhelming, here’s a short list...
by Wendy | Art, Art, Fine Motor, Holidays, Preschool Activities, Roundup, Toddler Activities, Uncategorized
Fall &Winter Holiday Chaos Holidays can be hectic times for toddlers, preschoolers and adults alike. But it’s important to involve young children in family and community traditions and celebrations. These holiday preschool activities and toys will help keep...
by Wendy | Fine Motor, Fine Motor, Preschool Activities, Roundup, Toddler Activities, Uncategorized
Fine Motor How To Are you worried that your toddler or preschooler isn’t developing the fine motor skills to be able to write “on time”? Well, the good news is that you’re probably worrying about nothing! If you’re providing lots of play opportunities, reading...