Hi Reader! This week, we worked on the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhymeā¦ and it turned into one of those lessons I wish I could bottle up forever. First, we learned the rhyme with actions to help it stick. Then we talked about how Humpty Dumpty is actually an eggā¦ and what happens when a real egg cracks. Can you put it back together again? And this is where it got really excitingā¦ So of courseā¦ we had to test it. I built a wall with blocks, placed a real egg on top, and we said the rhyme together....
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Can I show you something that has made a huge difference in my classroomā¦ in literally seconds? Because letās be honest...reviewing letters, sounds, and early math skills can start to feel repetitiveā¦ and sometimes it just doesnāt stick. This is the routine I started using instead... Itās a simple, predictable system that takes about 10 seconds per student ā and my students are actually retaining the skills. And because itās the SAME routine every time, they quickly become...
11 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader! š Itās your lucky dayā¦ I made something fun for my class, and I knew I had to share it with you too. Iām giving away my St. Patrickās Day Music Slides for FREE today! āļøāļøāļøāļøāļøāļøāļøāļøāļøāļø These are the exact slides I use during circle time when I need something quick, engaging, and zero prep. Just click a song and it playsāno searching, no switching tabs, no chaos š GRAB THEM HERE! Why teachers love these:āļø Keeps kids engaged (hello movement + music!)āļø Perfect for circle time or...
16 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader! Have you started hearing this question yet? "Is my child ready for kindergarten?" As we head into spring, many families begin wondering what they should be practicing before the first day of school. They want to help their child feel confidentābut theyāre not always sure where to start. Thatās exactly why I created a Kindergarten Readiness Checklist to help families understand the skills that matter most before kindergarten. Kindergarten Readiness Checklist It gives a simple...
17 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader! March is such a fun time in the classroomārainbows, shamrocks, and the excitement of spring right around the corner. āļøš If you're looking for engaging centers that bring seasonal fun while building important skills, my Preschool March Centers are packed with hands-on activities students love. This bundle includes 20 ready-to-use centers designed to build foundational skills in: ā¢ early literacy ā¢ math concepts ā¢ fine motor development while celebrating the magic of March. More St....
20 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader! St. Patrickās Day is coming up, and if you're anything like me, you're always looking for simple ways to bring a little fun into the classroom without adding more prep to your day. So I put together a few easy activities to make your St. Patrickās Day celebrations extra engaging! FREEBIE āļø SHAMROCK SURPRISE This simple paint and reveal activity is always a hit with preschoolers! Kids paint over the page and watch the hidden letters or numbers magically appear. It feels like a...
25 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I just released a brand new resource designed to make music time easier in preschool and kindergarten. šµ Click-and-Play Music for Circle Time These Music Slides let you play songs directly from your presentationāso youāre not searching YouTube or switching tabs while your class waits. To celebrate the launch, I made a free Music Mix slide for you to try. It includes: ā¢ 2 Hello Songs ā¢ 2 ABC Songs ā¢ 2 Music Time Songs ā¢ 2 Movement Songs Everything is click-and-play right from the...
29 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, I have been waiting to share thisā¦ A Simple, Powerful Way to Teach Letters My brand new Alphabet Learning Bundle is officially live ā and itās on sale for the next 4 days š Letās be honestā¦Teaching letters can feel all over the place. One activity here, a song there, a worksheet when you have time ā but no clear system tying it all together. And when thereās no structure, itās hard for the learning to truly stick. This bundle was created to make letter learning SIMPLE and...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Can we talk about transitions for a second? Theyāre HARD. In preschool, timers are basically survival tools. We use them for transitions, turn taking, solving social problems, switching to non-preferred activitiesā¦ and preventing at least a few meltdowns a day. š
Iāve created two digital visual timers so far ā and theyāve been such a game changer in my classroom. Each set comes with 5 different timers- 30 seconds and 1, 2, 5 and 10 minutes. Check out how they work: Now- I'm...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read