
Fun with Kids Felt Board Sets!
These are the same kind of kids felt board sets I’ve used in my classroom and at music time for 20 years!

Learning From Nursery Rhymes
Kids love nursery rhymes because they’re full of silly words and rhymes, they have animals acting like people, funny names for the characters, and they’re catchy to say. But did you know nursery rhymes are filled with teaching and learning opportunities? Language Development Calling My Language Bank Nursery Rhymes are filled with vocabulary not often… Continue reading Learning From Nursery Rhymes

Children’s Open-Ended Art
There have been many days teaching preschoolers where I’ve put aside the planned lessons for the morning or afternoon because my students were so engaged with the open-ended art table there was no way to stop them from creating! I love those kind of days! You might be considering all the learning that’s being abandoned… Continue reading Children’s Open-Ended Art

What is Subitizing for Preschoolers?
What is Subitizing? For preschoolers, subitizing is the ability to see a small number of objects and, without counting, instantly know how many objects there are. Okay, you’re questioning whether a preschooler can grasp this concept – I get it. But for years most of the 3-5 year-olds I’ve taught have been able to catch… Continue reading What is Subitizing for Preschoolers?

Playdough is a Learning Superhero!
Playdough is a must-have, powerful learning tool! Not only is it fun, it’s a serious learning opportunity for your kids. Here’s some more good news: if you sit down and squish and pound and make a worm or two with a batch of playdough alongside your preschooler or toddler, the learning – and fun –… Continue reading Playdough is a Learning Superhero!

The Importance of Preschool Math
Why is it important to teach math to preschoolers? Math concepts spill over into every area of preschool learning. Kids who have learned basic math concepts by the time they reach Kindergarten are better able to understand abstract thought using concrete, real-world concepts. Let’s look at specific areas of learning how math concepts help your… Continue reading The Importance of Preschool Math
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