Effective preschool lesson planning is critical for fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where young learners can thrive. By carefully crafting each day’s activities, educators can ensure that children engage in meaningful and developmentally appropriate experiences. In this post, we’ll explore the significance of preschool lesson planning, outline the key steps in creating an effective…
What To Include In Preschool Lesson Plans
Have you ever stared at a blank piece of paper, wondering what to include in preschool lesson plans? You’re not alone! Many early childhood educators struggle with the same question: how do you design engaging activities that guide learning and allow exploration? This article will guide you to creating well-rounded lesson plans that spark a…
Friendship Activities for Preschoolers
For some children, learning friendship and kindness skills comes easily. For others, it comes with a little more difficulty. Try some of these friendship activities for preschoolers in your friendship preschool theme. These social-emotional activities are ideal for developing quality character and lifelong friendship skills in the early years. We know that incorporating ways to…
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin with Letter Matching Activity
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to introduce preschoolers this brightly colored, red and pink activity: a Valentine’s Day sensory bin. This vibrant and tactile sensory bin is filled with red tinsel, heart baubles, and foam hearts, creating a visually appealing and touch-friendly activity for little hands to explore. But this Valentine’s Day…
Free Feelings & Emotions Preschool Lesson Plans
How are you feeling today? It sounds like a simple question but preschoolers need practice with these emotions each and every day! We have you covered with these free feelings and emotions preschool lesson plans! Over 16 activities to help your preschoolers navigate big emotions, all while learning and having fun! The free download for…
15 Ideas for Teaching Emotional Skills
The early years are when children are the most “mold-able”. This is the prime time to help them develop important emotional skills that will bring them to success far beyond their academics, but in life in general. Here are 15 emotional skills activities for preschoolers to help teach how to keep our big emotions in…
The Incredible Benefits of Dramatic Play
For generations, dramatic play has been a cornerstone of childhood, a space where imaginations soar and creativity blossoms. Yet, in our fast-paced, over-scheduled world, this essential form of play-based learning can sometimes fall by the wayside. While squeezing in “let’s pretend” time with your little ones amidst a busy schedule might seem daunting, the long-lasting…
Emoji Games with Emoji Feelings Activities
Preschool math encompasses a wide range of skills, with number identification and counting being some of the most foundational. See how these free Emoji Grid Games can be used as feelings and emotions activities for preschoolers while teaching number sense. They are just the right thing to add to your friendship preschool theme this year….