Is it possible that the first day of school is upon us already?! Oh my this summer did fly by! While parents and teachers have so much on their minds in preparation for the big day, our little ones have a whole other set of worries inside of them...those first day jitters! This Jitter Juice Recipe and Poem are sure to help! *Pair this with our Back to School … [Read more...]
Turkey Craft for Kids and Top Five Thanksgiving Read Alouds
We love a festive craft around here! The best part about this craft is the simple supply list. We created these cute little turkeys after a nature hunt to pick out leaves. We also paired it with a few of our top five Thanksgiving read alouds. Let's get started with our Turkey Craft for Kids! *Pair this with our November Math and Literacy Activities! Turkey Craft for … [Read more...]
Dot Art Elmer Craft
As an educator of small children, my own and those who I've taught, it's quite the task to teach the importance of being "authentically you." With so much in the world teaching our little ones that they should look, act and talk a certain way, this task is even more daunting! What I love about children's literature is there are SO many beautifully written stories that illustrate perfectly what … [Read more...]
Pete the Cat Activities and Crafts Kids Will Love!
Pete the Cat is a beloved character in my classroom, and we love collecting all of the Pete the Cat books to read and enjoy throughout the school year. We even have a stuffed animal Pete the Cat that we take turns holding at circle time! I can imagine he is a popular character with your kids too, but if not, be prepared for him to be well loved after that first read aloud! These Pete the Cat … [Read more...]
The Kissing Hand Crafts That Are Perfect for Back to School
One of my favorite Back to School read alouds is The Kissing Hand. There is something so heartwarming about it that kids can always relate to. "Being like Chester" and staying so brave at school until they see their families again at the end of the day is something we always start the year off with. We even have a Chester stuffed animal in our room! If you love this story too, you will love … [Read more...]
Handprint Hermit Crab Craft
After reading one of our favorite classic Eric Carle books, A House for Hermit Crab, the kids were eager to create a hermit crab craft. I'm a sucker for their cut little handprints, so we decided to make a handprint hermit crab craft. A House for Hermit Crab is about a little hermit crab who must find a new home and discovers new friends and possibilities in the process. In the … [Read more...]
