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Preschool themes for February

20+ February Themes for Preschool

This collection of February Themes for Preschool includes hands-on activities, lesson plans, and free printables for 20+ themes.  This month may be short on days, but it’s long on opportunities for engaging and educational experiences in your preschool classroom! Celebrations and Holidays February is a month filled with celebrations and holidays that preschoolers can learn […] Read more…

Adjectives to Describe a Person

A great way to expand your students’ vocabulary is to explore adjectives, specially those used to describe people!  Children love talking about themselves and each other and this list of adjectives to describe people offers a great jumping off point to get those adjectives flowing! 112 Adjectives to Describe a Person from A-Z! Adventurous Affectionate […] Read more…

Waldorf vs Montessori Education: A Comprehensive Comparison

If you’re a parent looking for an alternative to traditional education, you may have come across Waldorf and Montessori schools. Both of these educational philosophies prioritize the child’s development and focus on hands-on learning, but they have distinct differences. In this article, we’ll explore the history and philosophy of both Waldorf and Montessori education, as […] Read more…

Preschool Activities for a Space Unit

Are you looking for ideas for a space unit for preschoolers?  Check out these great activities for all areas of the classroom, including literacy, math, crafts, sensory bins and dramatic play! How to Introduce A Space Unit for Preschoolers The Solar System | Trillium Montessori – Get some great ideas to introduce the solar system […] Read more…

Ideas for a Preschool Transportation Unit

Preschoolers love a transportation theme!  Anything to do with vehicles and things that go are always a big hit.  This theme is also great for sensory play and lots of STEM activities.  Here are some of our favorite ideas for a fun preschool transportation unit. Plan Your Transportation Unit for Preschool Transportation Preschool Lesson Plans […] Read more…

Free: Valentine Cookies Shape Matching

This is a simple little shape matching activity to go with your Valentine theme… or treats and cookies theme if you prefer! To use, simply cut out the heart cookies and match them to the cookie jar mats!  You may want to add some labels if your students are ready to read and identify the […] Read more…

Free: Chinese New Year Zodiac Animal Halves

Do you celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year in your class? This set of Chinese Zodiac printables will be a great addition to your Chinese New Year preschool theme. I love using the Chinese Zodiac when we’re talking about Chinese New Year.  Young children really enjoy animals in all contexts and this is a really […] Read more…

“The Mitten” Preschool Activities

Are you searching for creative and educational preschool activities to accompany Jan Brett’s delightful book, “The Mitten”? “The Mitten” is a charming story that captures the imagination of young children. In this winter tale, a lost mitten becomes a refuge for various animals, leading to a whimsical and unexpected adventure. The themes of sharing, animal […] Read more…

Bunnies Counting Mats

Spring is a great time to learn about bunnies and rabbits!  If you’re focusing on these cute furry animals this season. add this free printable to your math or play dough centers for some bunny counting fun! This 30 page printable is best for children who working on one-to-one correspondence, counting, and number recognition. Contents: […] Read more…

Leprechaun Counting Mats

Add this free printable to your math and play dough centers during your preschool St. Patrick’s Day unit for some counting fun! This 30-page printable is best for children who working on one-to-one correspondence, counting, and number recognition. Contents: 0-10 counting mats with a numeral for tracing, a ten frame, and dashed lines for writing […] Read more…

Dinosaur Dig Counting Mats

Know a four year old who loves dinosaurs?  Who doesn’t?!  If you’re doing a dinosaur unit with your preschoolers, add this free printable to your math or play dough centers for some dino counting fun! This 30-page printable is best for children who working on one-to-one correspondence, counting, and number recognition. Contents: 0-10 counting mats […] Read more…

Free: Dental Health Month Rhyming Matchups

How do you teach rhyming to your pre-schoolers?  Rhyming is an important pre-literacy skill and is part of the foundation that future reading skills are built on.  But, teaching rhyming doesn’t have to be complicated! My favorite ways to work on rhyming is to enjoy lots and lots of rhyming songs and stories together!  Oral language activities […] Read more…

Free: Winter Competitive Sports Counting Clip Cards

Are you looking for preschool activities for the Winter Olympic Games? These games come around once in four years, and they happen when school is in session unlike the summer Olympics which means we get to enjoy them with our students!  We love adding a Winter Olympics theme to our curriculum during these special years. […] Read more…

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