Red Day Activities for Preschool
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7M ago
Here are some red day activities for preschool that are hands-on learning exercises to teach the color RED.  If you would rather watch how I put together our red day activities, you can do it HERE. ​ RED Preschool Journal Prompts Arrival time can be hectic in a pre-k classroom!  That's why I started morning journals using preschool journal prompts with my pre-k students.  It’s a way for everyone to get into the groove of the day while having time to greet and talk with one another as they work on meaningful pre-writing skills activities. ​  Story Time ..read more
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Playdough Activities for Preschool
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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1y ago
​Playdough is one of the preferred activities for a preschooler and teachers like playdough activities for fine motor skills.  The key to getting children actively engaged in activities is to provide learning and play together for the win. Creating a variety of preschool playdough activities allow children to practice their skills in a fun way.  Below you will find 12 different playdough activities for preschoolers that you can use throughout the year. ​ Setting Up A Playdough Routine When setting up playdough activities for preschoolers always start with teaching children about ..read more
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6 Morning Activities for Preschoolers
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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1y ago
Simple morning activities for preschoolers is a great way to provide children with a soft start to the day.  Children can pick and choose which morning activities they would like to work on during morning arrival as they wait for their classmates to arrive.  ​ What activities should be placed out for morning arrival? ​Create a simple routine for children to move freely through certain tables and areas in the classroom.  Think of providing children with activities that are engaging but simple for them to clean up.  Morning activities for preschoolers need to be calm, engag ..read more
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Setting Up Preschool Journals for Preschoolers
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1y ago
Children love to put their marks on the world by scribbling and drawing. That is why we start everyday with morning journal time, it is our favorite morning activity to get the day started.  As children come in for the day it gives us an opportunity to have quality conversations with each child as they work on their daily writing prompt.  ​When thinking of starting a routine of journal prompts for preschoolers it needs to be easy to set up daily with little prep.  Teachers are busy and we don’t need one more thing that takes a lot of time. We have enough of those already ..read more
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Trello Labels for Lesson Planning for Teachers
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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1y ago
​Have you ever used sticky notes all over your paper planner to mark important notes?   Trello labels for lesson planning for teachers is the digital sticky note for your planner, but BETTER!  Labels are a cool feature that you can add to your planning cards to differentiate between them.  Labels are a way to provide a pop of color, structure, and clarity to your digital teacher planner. ​ Trello labels for planning board are a way to label and categorize your plans by subjects.  To give you needed information at a glance. ​ How to add Labels to Your Lesson Plans ..read more
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Spice Up Your Sensory Table with a Preschool Sensory Table Ideas List
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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1y ago
Sensory table activities for preschoolers are always a way to get kiddos involved in learning during center time.  The key to getting them there week after week is by changing out the filler and tools frequently to keep the learning fresh and engaging. ​ ​Why is a sensory table important for preschoolers? ​Builds Fine Motor Skills Sensory tables help children develop their fine motor skills by pinching, scooping and grasping objects. Cognitive Development Children develop cognitive skills while they interact with materials in the table.  Sensory table activities for preschoolers ..read more
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How to Organize Your Lessons with Trello
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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1y ago
Did you know that you can organize lesson plans and all your digital materials with Trello?  I started using Trello for all of my teacher organizations and I haven't looked back.  With Trello you can organize all of your lessons, resources, links, and videos in one place without lugging around a big bulky and heavy book bag.  After trying dozens of different planning and organization systems, I’m very pleased to announce that Trello is my favorite.  I’ve tried using binders, PowerPoint, Google Drive and even OneNote and at the end of each year I wished I could find a way ..read more
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Cutting Activities for Preschool
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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1y ago
Cutting activities for preschool builds fine motor skills and hand strength, but there is also a developmental progression to scissor skills.  When setting up a preschool cutting activity think about the 7 levels of cutting. Rip Snip Fringe Straight Lines Zig Zag Lines Curved Lines Right Angles By providing children with a variety of activities and the opportunity to use scissors children will develop those much-needed fine motor skills.  Setting up a cutting station is a great way to ensure that children get to practice cutting skills daily.  Start by adding it to your dai ..read more
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10 Reasons Why Teachers Need Trello
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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1y ago
​Trello saved my teacher desk from endless piles of paper and my computer from a frame of sticky notes. Here are 10 ways that Trello, a digital organization for teachers, saved my desk and my teacher life. BEFORE TRELLO It’s FREE! You can create a free account that can be used on the web or linked to all devices with an app.  You can have up to 10 free Trello boards that can be used to digital plan and organize your teacher life. Share and Collaborate When using Trello lesson planning you will be able to share your pacing calendar with other likeminded teachers and w ..read more
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Mobile Journal Writing Center in Preschool
Learning & Teaching with Preschoolers
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2y ago
Our morning journal writing is the perfect start to get children ready for writing in preschool and this mobile writing center has everything that we need for all of the preschool journal writing prompts. ​ This 3-tiered cart makes it a dream to roll out to any table that we would like to use for our morning routine of journal writing. Want to start your own morning routine of journal writing?  You can grab my FREE Journals in Preschool Guide HERE. ​ So, what’s on the mobile journal writing center? This beauty holds EVERYTHING needed to get our morning preschool journal writ ..read more
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