From ABCs to ACTs
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I'm Amber, the creator and writer behind From ABCs to ACTs and I'm so happy that you're here! From ABCs to ACTs has grown over the past 5 years to become so much more than a blog. From the sharing of simple activities that I was doing with my then toddler, the site now hosts hundreds of activity ideas for multiple age groups, making it a fantastic resource for parents,..
From ABCs to ACTs
2M ago
It’s no secret that kids love jokes. The sheer amount of knock knock jokes that you’ll hear anytime you get a group of kids together will tell you that! And with Easter coming up, now is the perfect time to add to their stockpile with these hilarious Easter jokes for kids! Easter Jokes for Kids ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
2M ago
The old saying goes that April showers bring May flowers, but for a preschool teacher, the month of April brings way more than that! Warmer weather hits and the Spring season is in full swing of course, but more importantly, the first of the month ushers in a whole host of new learning opportunities along ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
2M ago
Theme units are, by far, one of our favorite ways to learn in the preschool classroom. They are so easily adaptable to meet your students’ needs, interests, and abilities and young children have a much easier time making connections between the subjects when they are all tailored around a centralized theme filled with fun hands-on ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
2M ago
As the weather starts warming up and spring starts moving in, bright and colorful rainbows start making an appearance in the skies above us. And as we start preparing for spring, we start looking for ways to incorporate those beautiful rainbows into our preschool learning and these printable rainbow number puzzles are the perfect way ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
3M ago
Work on scissor skills with your preschoolers this Valentine’s Day with this fun valentine cutting practice activity! It requires very little prep on your part and is an excellent way to strengthen those fine motor skills! The month of February is typically filled with hearts, flowers, chocolates, and of course, valentine activities! And this year ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
3M ago
If you’ve taught young children for any length of time, then you know just how much they love puzzles. From simple, single pictures to the more advanced jigsaw puzzles, they’re a fantastic activity for children of all ages! And while they’re primarily seen as fun toys they’re actually incredibly beneficial to a child’s development. The ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
3M ago
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a DIY cardboard mailbox, whether that be for your classroom Valentine party or even for your dramatic play center, this tutorial is for you! This play mailbox opens, closes, and even has a moveable flag to tell the postman that there’s mail inside! If you’re looking for some ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
3M ago
If you’re working through a winter theme unit with your toddlers or preschoolers or you’re introducing them to the story “The Mitten” by Jan Brett, then you’re going to want to add this fun winter sensory bin to your classroom lesson plan! It easily doubles as both sensory play and a literacy activity and your ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
3M ago
Whether you’re teaching your preschoolers about animals in general or you’re learning about the types of animals that hibernate, these adorable bear crafts for kids would pair perfectly with either one! Most, if not all, of them can be made using craft supplies that you probably already have lying around and they’re all fantastic for ..read more
From ABCs to ACTs
3M ago
Winter is here and so is the desire to curl up next to the fireplace with a nice, cozy blanket, and a good book! But, let’s face it, our students just aren’t built for hibernation. In fact, it almost seems like as the temperatures drop, their energy levels rise. And when you pair that with ..read more