Creating a Calm Down Corner or Safe Place in your classroom is part of the process when teaching children how to cope with their emotions. Children experience the same emotions that adults do but they do not have the words to express how they feel. They often act out in inappropriate ways through physical and emotional outbursts because they lack…
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Handwriting is the highest level of fine motor skills for a young learner and more and more children are struggling to develop good fine motor skills. This is why teaching children print and cursive handwriting is incredibly important. If you are looking for ideas to help with fine motor before handwriting, click here. The Importance of Handwriting Did you know…
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Doesn’t it seem like kids are just destined to lose their belongings? School lost and found bins all over the country are typically chock full of shirts, shoes, and more just a few weeks into school year, all because kids keep losing things. Often these items are never claimed, and the items are never returned to their owner. Luckily, there…
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As an educator, I have heard all of the buzz words throughout my career. This month in The Kindergarten Collaborative, we did some deep dive learning all about Growth Mindset and this is one coined phrase I will definitely hold on to. So, what is growth mindset? Growth mindset is the belief that our abilities and our intelligence can…
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I’m excited to share with you 5 Nonteaching Tips For Back To School! Back to school. I know. Those three words do one of two things. They either burn your eyes or give you butterflies. It’s okay to experience either, or even both, of these feelings. There is SO much work that goes into preparing for back to school. It’s like…
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The Montessori Toddler As an educator, I am always seeking to create fun learning experiences for my children. Creating a Montessori environment for our toddler at home and making it part of our daily routine is important to me. I was thrilled to find a Montessori toy curriculum that could be delivered every three months right to our doorstep. When…
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Having Fun with Bugs {Insects} What kid doesn’t love a little insect exploring? This bug sensory bin is sure to bring hours of fun to any young learner. Looking for a great way to introduce the parts of an insect to your child or what types of bugs there are? Check out these engaging songs! Books are also the perfect…
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The children are coming! The children are coming! As a writer and curriculum designer, it’s super important to me that I create resources that will make your life easier. I came up with a list of Must Have Editable Resources for Back to School and hit the ground running. Now, you must know that creating editable resources is no easy…
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9 Ways to Get The Most Out of Your My Disney App Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a large task, but once you get there, it can be so much easier and tons of fun, if you use the My Disney App. Here are some ways to use it to the fullest and get the most…
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Are you thinking about taking your family on a Caribbean vacation? If so, you’ll want to consider going to a Beaches resort. My husband and I went to the Beaches resort in Jamaica last October and we wished we had taken our kids with us. There were so many unique experiences for families which is why I’m happy to share…
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Time to celebrate Independence day with your little ones. Need an idea or two? We have more than a few fun 4th of July activities for your kids. From painting 4th of July stars on the driveway to welcome your guests to the party to amazing patriotic slime you can make with your kids. 1. Paint Stars on Your Sidewalk or…
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July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I love the amazing spirit of freedom and pride that people encompass. Fireworks are my absolute favorite too! My husband has never been a big fan of fireworks, but there is something romantic about sitting under the fireworks together, watching the big bursts of beautiful colors in the sky. Today we are…
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I love crafting with my kids. Today we are sharing a fun but simple patriotic craft that you can do with limited supplies and time. Supplies Paint Sticks Scissors Paint Brush Red, White and Blue Paint Popsicle Sticks Hot Glue Instructions Begin by placing seven paint sticks in a row. Place them closely but not touching. Use two paint sticks…
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