It’s been awhile since I did a craft just with Little Bear so I decided to pull out some old kids spring craft ideas. I found an old handprint lily and knew that it would be the perfect preschool spring craft. Little Bear and I have been noticing the changes that spring brings (birds chirping,… Continue reading Handprint Lilies: A Fun Spring Craft Idea
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Spring Pattern Block Templates
This is week 3 of our pattern block series and Little Bear has really been enjoying the activities. We started with a pre-addition pattern block game and last week we made patterns with pattern blocks. So, for week 3 I thought we would do some plain old pattern blocks templates. I made 5 Spring pattern… Continue reading Spring Pattern Block Templates
Top 5 Online Learning Websites for Preschoolers
Little Bear really likes to play on the computer. I’m a bit of stickler when it comes to computer playing, so I really only let him play on the computer if he is learning something. There are so many online educational websites out there today and honestly, a lot of them are pretty lame. Over… Continue reading Top 5 Online Learning Websites for Preschoolers
Montessori Tot Trays – Pirate Themed
Our theme for tot school this time is Pirates! Smiley Man really liked these Montessori inspired activities and they were perfect for my toddler. He loves doing toddler school and really feels important when he works on his tot trays. And now, here are the trays. Smiley Man is 23 months old. Treasure Match… Continue reading Montessori Tot Trays – Pirate Themed
Find the Shape – Teaching Shapes Activity
Smiley Man loves the quiet book I posted about last week. It surprisingly gives him a lot more fine motor practice then I thought it would. Since the quiet book is so good for fine motor, I thought I would do some shape activities for children that use gross motor skills. In case you don’t… Continue reading Find the Shape – Teaching Shapes Activity
Making Patterns with Pattern Blocks for Preschoolers
This is my second post in the pattern blocks template series. Last week I shared a fun pre-addition game to play with pattern blocks. Today, we are making patterns with pattern blocks. I have several pattern block templates to share today and they are available in color or in black and white. Simple Patterns There… Continue reading Making Patterns with Pattern Blocks for Preschoolers
Pattern Blocks Pre-Addition Math Mat
What is a math work mat my preschooler can use with pattern blocks? I am so excited to be starting a brand new series all about pattern blocks. Before I became a preschool teacher, I knew that I wanted pattern blocks in my preschool classroom. So, the summer before preschool began, I dutifully bought pattern… Continue reading Pattern Blocks Pre-Addition Math Mat
Space Themed Montessori Tot School Trays
Both sets of our tot trays in March were for holidays (St. Patrick’s Day and Easter), so it was exciting to put together some tot trays that weren’t related to a holiday. We did a space theme for tot school and I have to say, these were some of my favorite trays to put together. I’m pretty… Continue reading Space Themed Montessori Tot School Trays
Do-a-Dot Markers Review
Several months ago I posted a review about Walmart’s Paint Dab Markers, which are like Do-a-dot brand markers, but cheaper. You can read the review if you want, but overall I hated the Paint Dab Markers. I was so frustrated with them after a few months, that I determined I would just buy the real… Continue reading Do-a-Dot Markers Review
Popsicle Stick Shapes Activity – Teaching Shapes
My toddler is a little ball of fun and loves to keep himself busy. Unfortunately, sometimes being “busy” means making a huge drawing with dry erase markers on the wall (Yes, that really happened). Luckily, I have found that keeping Smiley Man busy learning shapes and doing shape activities, is a great way to keep… Continue reading Popsicle Stick Shapes Activity – Teaching Shapes