How to Set Up a Cozy Corner in Preschool
How to set up a cozy corner in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. A place where young children can feel safe and regain control of emotions.
36 Must-Read Interactive Books for Preschool Storytime
36 must-read interactive books for an engaging preschool storytime. The best fun and engaging interactive picture books to encourage student participation in preschool or pre-k.
Exploring Science Concepts in Preschool
Your little scientists will love learning about science concepts like exploring rocks and fossils and investigating things that sink or float
My Top 4 Preschool Transition Tips for a Successful School Year
There are some things that will make or break you as a teacher, and transitions are right there at the top of the list for early childhood teachers. Every single day is full of transitions in preschool, so having a surefire list of tips that’ll help you make them […]
All About Me Books for Preschool and Kindergarten
Pre-K books to read. Best All About Me Pre-K and Kindergarten books. A book list featuring the best books for an all about me theme for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms; All about me books for a back to school or welcome to school theme.
All About Me Activities For Toddlers, Preschoolers, Pre-K & K
All About Me theme, a collection of fun activities related to emotions, body parts, and interests your for preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.
Professional Development Books for Pre-K Teachers
A list of professional development books for teachers of preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. Need a book study suggestion? Here’s a great list!
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Magnetic Alphabet Tree
How to make a magnetic alphabet tree inspired by the classic children’s book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Perfect your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten kids.
Name Writing Activities for Preschoolers | 7 Ways to Practice Handwriting
If you work with older preschool, pre-k, TK, JK, and kindergarten students, try using some of these methods to help your students begin to recognize the letters in their names and write them in fun and playful ways.
Class Book: Here Are Our Hands
A great begining-of-school class book made with children’s hands and easy repetitive text for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten
Navigating Emotions: Making Sense of Anxiety in the Preschool Classroom
Discover practical skills and strategies to manage preschool anxiety in the classroom.
Social-Emotional Learning: Practical Steps to Cultivate Calm in Preschool
Explore some easy mindfulness strategies and how to set up a calming area with intention.
September Preschool Themes
Looking for curriculum themes and activities for start of school? These September ideas are perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classes. School, family, senses, and more!
Back-to-School Open House Ideas for Pre-K and Preschool
How to host a successful and memorable back-to-school open house event for Pre-K and Preschool classrooms. Forms, signs, and more!
How to Manage Free Choice Learning Centers in Preschool
How to manage free choice learning centers in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Tips for making the most out of center time.
The Science of Play and Academic Success in Preschool
Everybody is talking about the Science of Reading – but what about the Science of Play? Why isn’t the early childhood world abuzz about this?
Preschool Books About the Five Senses
These picture books focus on the five senses and encourage kids to explore with their senses. This list of books is perfect for beginning of the year, for an All About Me theme, or as supplement to your science and sensory centers.
The Best (and Worst) Alphabet Activities for the Beginning of the Year
Wondering what alphabet activities are the best for the beginning of the year? This episode of Elevating Early Childhood covers my favorites…and a few fails for the first of the school year.
My First Ten Days of School Tips and Lesson Plans for Your Preschool Classroom
How do make sure your first ten days of school go amazingly well? Listen to this week’s episode to find out! Plus, get our FREE lesson plan!
Preschool Lesson Plan Ideas For August
Themes and activities for August or start of school; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten; August Preschool Themes; Pre-K beginning of year.
