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This week’s lesson was a super fun one for our little ones! The focus was on God’s promises, so we started by talking about a promise that we had learnt a couple of weeks before. We remember that God had made a promise to Noah to save him and his family from the flood and we saw […]
Free printable picture tracing worksheets for preschool! This set of tracing worksheets features a fun picture for students to trace and color in! These pre k tracing worksheets are just right for little ones to build important fine motor control skills. Each tracing worksheet features a seasonal scene for students to trace. These are great for building pre-handwriting skills needed for the kindergarten school year.
I absolutely love teaching bible class. I took a break for a while due to a crazy schedule, but I'm glad to say that I'm back in it this quarter. Teaching bible class to little ones is a weekly reminder of how much I love teaching. I'm so glad to be a part of sharing
This week’s lesson was a super fun one for our little ones! The focus was on God’s promises, so we started by talking about a promise that we had learnt a couple of weeks before. We remember that God had made a promise to Noah to save him and his family from the flood and we saw […]
Does your little one love to play pretend? It seems like everytime I come around a corner, there's another set of dress-up or pretend play out of it's basket in our home! We're always using our imagination to be Dr.s, Astronauts, Construction Workers, Teachers, you name it! To make their set up more fun, I
These sweet amigurumi dolls in the pictures below are to cute to be true! Just take a look at these projects and fall in love with these!
A while back, I talked about the four things that I wanted to have more of in my classroom in order to promote more math opportunities: There were: Sorting & Classifying Opportunities Using Math Mats Grid, Line and Path Games Graphing Today (finally) I'm going to talk about graphing. One of the reasons that I like graphing so much is that it gives my class a real-life, relevant reason to use math concepts. Once we graph something, it only makes sense to count elements from the graph, as well as to compare and contrast them. Plus, it gives everyone a chance to participate - there is a piece of everyone on every graph, and their piece is important. Really, there are two main things that you have to consider when you make graphs. One is subject matter: What are you graphing? The second is format: How are you going to display your graph? Subject Matter: I try and find a way to make a graph with every unit. Admittedly, some units are harder than other. It can help to have some basic questions that you can apply to any unit: Graph Format: As far as what graphing format to use, you have several options. My favorite graph format is using a pocket chart. Lots of different pocket charts will work, but this one is my favorite: It's actually a hundreds pocket chart, but it's great for graphing because it gives you a 10 x 10 array of pockets to utilize. I also sometimes use my "calendar" pocket chart: Of course, regular pocket charts will work. For this personal graph of "Things I Like/Don't Like", I used a small Target pocket chart with a piece of masking tape down the middle to make two distinct areas: Sometimes we use the white board: Or some chart paper: Or regular posterboard: Once you have your subject decided and know how you will format your graph, you want to think about what elements you will use on your graph. Will you write the students' names on die cuts and put them in your pocket chart? Will you use magnets with student names on them? Or will you just write their names (or even better, have them write their names) on a piece of paper? Graphing Elements: As you can see from the pictures above, I use a variety of graphing elements. Since I am trying to graph more this year, I have made name cards for my students that will just fit in the columns of my "calendar" pocket chart. I also utilize names on popsicle sticks with magnets on the back. (I can use both of these elements for many different graphs.) Or sometimes we just add the student names to relevant die cuts or labels. I like to make printable headings and category signs for my graphs, and have placed several of these in my Teacher Store: However, you don't have to have any kind of printable, or fancy anything. Just grab a large piece of paper, a marker, and a stack of post-it notes for the students to put their names where they want. No matter what kind of graph we make, I try to allow the students to place their names on the appropriate place on the graph by themselves as much as possible. They stick their labels on, or put their names in the column that they choose. As the year goes on, I encourage them to write their own names whenever possible. This makes the graphing more relevant to them. When we're done with our graphs, we like to put them outside our classroom door for the grownups to see and admire. Plus, it tends to spark some conversations between the Little People and their grownups about the subject of the graph, and what their choices were. The way I see it, Graphs = Math + Expressing Personal Choices + Extra Language Practice with their parents - what more could one ask for in a preschool experience?
How to help a speech delayed child | From speech therapy activities to PECS communication boards, we’ve rounded up 32 tips & activities to get you started!
Looking for some fun all about me centers and activities? Check out this pre-k back to school activity pack!
A busy bag is an activity that a little one can entertain themselves with. It's perfect for quiet play somewhere like a doctor's office or church. These 20 free, printable Busy Bags are easy to put together and are great to have on hand!
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Something a little different for your bag sewing patterns this week. This bag is already filled! This is a Penguin Rice Bag sewing pattern from the designer
Fun and creative ideas for your little ones preschool journal. Alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors practice. Your imagination is your limit.
These three icebreakers for teens will make the first class, youth group, or club fun for everyone, even the introverts.
Having a fun backyard campout is one of the first camping experiences for little kids, with all the thrills but none of the scariness and danger of a proper camping trip. Here’s how to plan a fun backyard camping trip for little kids.
All About Me Printables and Templates are a fun way for kids to express their creativity and make a special page that is all about them.
Here are 22 circle time ideas for toddlers and preschoolers that are easy, fun, and perfect for social development!
Have fun with your little one with this body tracing art activity.
You can teach preschool at home with FREE printables! There is every kind of printable that you can think of. Check these printables out!
A free printable packet that will help you teach colors to kids in Spanish. Simply print the pages and create a flip book for easy learning.
If you’re working on the tricky sound of y, this letter y book list has a few books that feature the letter y’s initial sound and are fun to read. We also have a couple of FREE letter y packs that may help your little one to learn the sound of y. Learning the Alphabet ... Read More about Letter Y Book List – Books that Feature Letter Y
Looking for sensory integration activities for autism to develop your child's motor skills? Check out our collection of fun vestibular system exercises!
Expand your preschooler's world with our tracing shapes worksheets! Enhance motor skills and introduce geometry with fun activities and books. Ideal for homeschool or extra practice.
Coloring pages have always been one of my favorite things - as a child and as an adult. Thankfully, I have passed along this love of coloring to my girls and they constantly want new
Has your little math whiz mastered the hundreds chart? Give him a fun challenge with these fill-in-the blank pieces of the chart.
Buttons aren't just for coat fronts anymore! Tired of your run of the mill birthday party games geared to the […]
Learning to read is such a fun and special time: it's a valuable skill, and sparking an early love of reading can make it become a lifelong passion. In order
Physical activities for toddlers are essential for their overall development. Check out this post for fun activities for your little one to enjoy.
These Back to School coloring pages are fun pages to get your little ones excited for their first day of school! Great for parents and teachers alike!
As frustrating as power struggles and boundary tests are, they’re 100 percent developmentally appropriate for your young child. Here's why, plus practical tricks to make your life as a parent easier.
Your little one tells you they want to paint. And you get that heavy sigh and think of the mess that you'll have to clean up afterward. But you know it's a great learning experience for them, so you smile and get all the supplies out. Hands on activities have so many benefits for our
81 of the best laughable kid jokes that kids can actually understand. The best knock knock, riddles, puns, and jokes for kids.
Share Wildflower Ramblings! My son loves music. John has two things he loves most in this world: playing with tractors and playing guitar. We have bought him several “kid” guitars, but he also received a “real” one from his Grandma and Grandpa — which he adores. Or, if he has to, he’ll use an “air”...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is one of our favorites! Here's a collection of Very Hungry Caterpillar Crafts and Activities that you'll love!
Mike mike mike guess what day it is?! CRAFT DAYYYYY! That’s about as amped as I get for Wednesdays…but anyway, last week I saw these cute little monster bookmarks on Pinterest that made…
The one night that is most stressful for me is definitely Meet-the-Teacher Night, but I have learned through the years that it can also be...
It's school time! Man, I can't tell you enough how fast summer rushed by. Back to school creeped up on a lot of us, but we can't ignore it! There are so many things to do to prep for a successful first week of school. I've spent a few weeks writing about how to prep
Crying at school drop-off got you down? Check out 12 simple yet effective tips to help kids cope with back to school anxiety for a stress-free school year!
