Messy hands and paint stained clothes
When preparing your classroom its ok to get your hands a little messy and to leave with paint stained clothes. As the school year is approaching, we have been working [...]
Making our own tiny seed pods
Making our own tiny seed pods was a fabulous exploration in science, nature, and sensory play! After reading the book "Plant the Tiny Seed" by Christie Matheson, Miss Lauren invited [...]
Simple spin art collages in preschool
If you haven't explored spin art yet, then you are missing out. Let me show you how simple spin art can be and how spin art strengthens those fine and [...]
The rainbow center
Invite your children to explore the colors of the rainbow in a rainbow center!
Waterplay their way
Following the children's lead has led to new kinds of waterplay!
Let’s Play the Put-Away Game!
Learning about our preschool classroom and where things belong with this fun and simple "Put-Away" game!
Inspiring outdoor playscapes
Ways to create beautiful and engaging outdoor learning spaces Sometimes, it is hard to think of ideas to spruce up your outdoor play area. With summer just around the corner, [...]
The reflection table
I love to find things to use in my classroom that invite curiosity or renew interest in an old activity. Today, I want to introduce you to what I like to call "the reflection table."
Back to school : Read-aloud rules for classroom centers
Come and join our Discover and Explore back to school linky party!
Getting the most value out of a bookshelf in the preschool classroom
Today I want to share with you a few ways I try to get the most value out of the bookshelves I have in my preschool classroom.