Popular Posts Archives - Preschool Inspirations https://preschoolinspirations.com/category/popular-posts/ Preschool Activities and Learning Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:07:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 73520101 The Best of 2014 https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-2014/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-2014/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2015 12:00:22 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=4566 Are you curious about my most visited and most popular posts? I’ve compiled my top 10 posts for you (and a bonus) in this one post, so if you missed any, you can definitely catch up! At the very end is the best posts of the Kid Blogger Network, so make sure to look throughView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-2014/feed/ 0 4566 6 Ways to Make a Calm Down Jar https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-ways-to-make-a-calm-down-jar/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/6-ways-to-make-a-calm-down-jar/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2014 22:30:48 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=3675 Calm down jars are a must-have when there are children around, so I’m sharing six ways or recipes on how to make a calm down jar or glitter jar or some call it a mindfulness jar. I want to give you six recipes here so that you can choose which one works best for you,View Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/diy-name-recognition-puzzle/feed/ 9 2081 5 Key Things Preschool Teachers Want you to know Before Starting Preschool https://preschoolinspirations.com/preschool-readiness/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/preschool-readiness/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2014 21:30:14 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1873 Is preschool around the corner? As a veteran preschool teacher, there are some things you should know. Preschool can be one of the most magical and exciting times in a child’s life. It also helps set the stage for kindergarten and beyond.   Many well-meaning parents have walked through my door and given me a listView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/play-based-learning-why-it-matters/feed/ 29 1262 Open Ended Fine Motor Practice https://preschoolinspirations.com/open-ended-fine-motor-practice/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/open-ended-fine-motor-practice/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:00:35 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1102 Need some perfect and inviting ways to promote fine motor practice? These scissor practice ideas in our sensory table have been incredible. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Oh, how I love activities that are open-ended and encourage creativity.  For scissor practice, I used to set everyone at the table and give themView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/open-ended-fine-motor-practice/feed/ 0 1102 The Best of Preschool Inspirations in 2013 https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-preschool-inspirations-in-2013/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-preschool-inspirations-in-2013/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2014 13:00:02 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1050 It’s time for my best of the best! Preschool Inspirations was born this year, and it has been an amazing beginning! I am so thankful to have you all reading along! Here are my top 10 most popular posts this year: 1. Preschool Supplies for Back to School If you are looking for the “mustView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/the-best-of-preschool-inspirations-in-2013/feed/ 2 1050 Finding Beauty in the Unexpected https://preschoolinspirations.com/finding-beauty-in-the-unexpected/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/finding-beauty-in-the-unexpected/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2013 04:00:48 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=1001 As my son sits next to a stranger on a park bench, he casually points to his older sister. “That’s my sister. She only has eight fingers.” He’s right. Our wonderful daughter was born with only 8 fingers. Parenthood is a journey, and in many instances, there are plenty of surprises. Whenever there are medicalView Post

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