The way kids grasp their tools in preschool will set the stage for later writing in school. So it’s important that they’re taught right from the beginning, before bad habits set in. Or they might end up like my daughter: straight A’s in every subject but handwriting! Here’s some tips to help your little learners…
5 Truths About Teaching That You Need to Admit
As teachers, we tend to be perfectionists. We want to do it all! But then, we also get burned out from time to time. Here’s 5 truths about teaching that you probably need to admit to yourself. This is the first step to recovering from your teacher burnout! 5 Truths About Teaching That You Need…
How to Find Balance as a Teachaholic
Are you a teachaholic too? Do you have trouble finding balance for your passion for teaching and your home life? Do you suffer from teacher burnout? Here’s some tips to help you manage your time most effectively and keep your passion for teaching burning. How to Find Balance as a Teachaholic We All Struggle I’ll…
The Preschool Circle Time Routine That Will Make You Love Your Job
Preschool circle time is an important time of our day! It signals the beginning of “school” time for us, a transition from free play to educational activities we do as a teacher-led group. Keep reading to see what I mean! The Preschool Circle Time Routine That Will Make You Love Your Job (This post contains…
Daycare Meals Cheat Sheet
Does your program participate in CACFP? If not, you should look into it! You might be able to get reimbursed for the meals you serve at your preschool or daycare. Even if you don’t participate, here’s a freebie that will help you remember how much is a proper serving size for different ages. Daycare Meals…
5 Ways to Calm Your Anxiety That You Can Do During Class
Anyone can experience anxiety. Some of us more than others. But what really sucks, is when it hits us during work. We can’t run. And we can’t go into panic mode, either. We have kids we’re responsible for, after all! Well, here’s some coping mechanisms you can use all day long, even in front of…
How to Use Brag Tags in Preschool Without Losing Your Mind
Have you heard about brag tags? I see them all over Pinterest! At first, I didn’t think they would work for me. But then I was intrigued, and decided to give them a try. Keep reading to see how we use our Brag Tags in my preschool class! How to Use Brag Tags in Preschool…
How to Make a Pretend Play Driver’s License for a Transportation Theme
Do you do a transportation theme with your class? We do! My kids LOVED these driver’s licenses! They were a great way to practice writing and recognizing our names. They wore them and talked about them all day! Here’s how to make them for your class. How to Make a Pretend Driver’s License Step 1:…
How to Make a Daycare Contract [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Every daycare provider needs a contract. It will cover your butt, and it might even be required by state law. This free daycare contract has many components, but it isn’t full of legal jargon. Keep reading for a breakdown of what to include in your daycare contract, and scroll to the bottom to download this…
6 Fun and Easy Preschool Color Activities [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Colors are a common preschool learning topic. Some kids come to preschool already knowing the color names, but just as many do not. Or maybe you’re doing tot school, teaching kindergarten, or Head Start and looking for printables. No matter where you teach, these preschool color activities are going to make teaching colors fun and…
