by Wendy | Fine Motor, Preschool Activities
Let’s Move: Cutting Straws! The Fine Motor Dilemma Some kids just really aren’t into cutting–or possibly any fine motor activities, for that matter. But fine motor skills are really important, and the earlier kids start getting playful practice with...
by Wendy | Circle Time, Play, Preschool Math, Uncategorized
Preschool Math Activities For preschoolers, time is a tricky subject. And like most things it is best learned through regular old life experiences and play. Today I’m sharing a simple activity that you can do anywhere and any time. Use it at home when you need...
by Wendy | Circle Time, Early Literacy, Play, Preschool Activities, Preschool Math, Uncategorized
Simple Preschool Math Activities I’ve written before about how easy it is to build early preschool math skills as you play with the kids. And here’s another fun and playful way to incorporate math into your little ones’ lives. (This is probably an...
by Wendy | Circle Time, Early Literacy, Play, Preschool Activities, Uncategorized
Ahhhh…Books! As is probably evident from my last blog post featuring JBrary, not to mention the way I go on and on about early literacy, I love a good book! And so do most kids I know… Kids also love to create things and feel important. Mix all of that up...
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,...
