Teacher Compliments Are Different From District Assessments Every child works a bit of magic, and every parent has had those breath-taking moments when a child says, does, or creates something brilliant. When a parent says, “My child is gifted,” that parent is absolutely accurate. Children are gifted and talented, and the parents and teachers who … Read more
Unschooling curriculum does exist! You may think that unschoolers never follow a curriculum or otherwise use any educational materials. However, you’d be wrong. An unschooler’s curriculum consists of what they plan to do. This may involve meeting academic requirements or reaching a certain goal. To achieve these things they may follow a conventional curriculum program, … Read more
Does your preschooler like show his/her emotions? Does s/he like to draw too? Then this preschool activity is perfect and as easy as drawing a happy face. Preschool activity inspired by song Tell Them How You Feel by Princess Katie and Racer Steve from the CD Songs for the Coolest Kids. What You Need Piece … Read more
If your preschooler is a race car fanatic like my little one, he will love having his very own race car room, complete with a race car bed, race track, and toolbox dresser! Step 1: Paint the Walls First, paint the top of the wall Celestial Blue and the bottom of the wall white. You … Read more
Maybe you are looking for an educational adventure with your preschooler, but it is too cold for the zoo, and the park is covered in snow. Consider an indoor library adventure. Most local libraries offer educational adventures for preschoolers throughout the year. The library is an especially great adventure to take on a snowy day. … Read more
What do you think of when you think of snow fun? Sledding? Snowmen? Snowball fight? What if you live in an area without snow? What if you live in a snowy area and it is just not snowing? This is always a concern for preschool teachers preparing for a unit on snow. What if there … Read more
Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s time for preschoolers to get crafting on some great Preschool Spring Crafts! The spring season provides wonderful opportunities for preschool crafts with its sunshine, flowers, insects, and other beautiful aspects of nature. Spring crafts are the perfect way for preschoolers to say hello to a brand new season. … Read more
Your preschooler will love having her very own garden to wake up to each morning! There are many ways to bring nature indoors and create a fun and whimsical bedroom. What You Will Need Pale Blue Paint (1-2 gallons, depending on the size of the room) Pale Green Paint (1-2 gallons, depending on the size … Read more
Preschoolers can learn about where food comes by playing this question and answer game during meals and snacks or at the grocery store. Finding out that carrots, peanuts, and potatoes grow in the dirt, that raisins were once grapes, or that rice grows in puddles can be great fun and spark your preschooler’s interest in food. How To Play … Read more
This Father’s Day, let Daddy do the cooking (grilling, of course!). The Barbecue Apron makes the perfect Father’s Day gift from your preschooler to Daddy. Made from a simple canvas apron and letter sponges found at your local crafts store or at Amazon.com, the Barbecue Apron is easy and loads of fun for preschoolers to … Read more