Our 12 Months of Play Dough Kits for the Classroom would not be complete without a Back to School Play Dough Kit! This is a fun kit for getting kids excited about back to school while have some fun sensory and imaginative play. We really love having large, accessible play dough kits for open-ended play in my preschool program, and they are also perfect for classrooms or homeschool … [Read more...]
Bird Play Dough Kit
We are loving developing our 12 Months of Classroom Play Dough, and this Bird Play Dough Kit can work for any season that the kids are interested in birds. I find that my kids are most interested in observing birds in spring or fall since we get to watch the migration and reappearance of our feathered friends during those seasons. (The summer is hit or miss.) Last year, my kids and I did a … [Read more...]
ABC’s and 123’s Alphabet and Math Activities
Learning numbers and the alphabet are foundational skills in early learning, and it takes a lot of practice to master them. We know that one of the best ways children learn is through play, so why not build these skills in FUN, playful ways as much as possible? I know you are looking for ideas and inspiration to help your students or children learn in an engaging way - I am always on the … [Read more...]
Play and Learn with Stones
Bring the beach indoors at home or school and invite your little learners to play and learn with stones. Dig around in moon sand and get hands-on with the essential early math skills of sorting, grouping and making patterns. This super fun sensory bin is sure to be a hit with your kids! Mixing up the Moon Sand Sensory Bin Moon sand is so fun to play in, and kids love it! You can make your own … [Read more...]
A Look at a Full Day Kindergarten Schedule
I get asked a lot about our kindergarten schedule from a variety of people. Sometimes parents, other teachers, or even people not in education at all say things like "when I was in kindergarten we took naps!" and they are curious about what it looks like today. I even hear "What do you do all day?" Well, trust me, we are busy! If you have known me for awhile or been around this site, you know … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Incorporate More Play in the Classroom
If you have been here awhile, you know I am a huge proponent of play in the classroom. I am truly blessed to teach in a school where my kindergarteners play every day in the classroom and it is encouraged and supported. However, I know that isn't the case for so many early childhood teachers around the world, so when I received this post from Andrea, I knew it would be so valuable for teachers … [Read more...]
