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Valentine’s Day Letter Formation Mats

Editor — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000

We LOVE this set of Valentine’s Day letter formation mats! These hands-on Valentine themed mats develop letter confidence no matter what stage children are in when it comes to writing. They are also perfect for fine motor development since each letter mat includes opportunities for fun finger tracing or using a manipulative. Each letter hasView Post

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20+ Pool Noodle Hacks & Learning Ideas

Editor — Thu, 30 May 2019 13:36:28 +0000

Pool noodles are the perfect material to transform into a pool noodle hack for a summer themed activity or idea. The bonus is that they are available almost everywhere. Normally, when we think of pool noodles, we picture them bobbing around the pool or watching kids have a pool noodle fight. But they have soView Post

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10 Ways to use Dry Erase Circles

Katie T. Christiansen — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 18:09:14 +0000

Dry erase circles are a simple and easy tool to use with children, and here are 10 ways you can use dry erase circles around the home and classroom. I walked downstairs and a smile gleamed across my face. My daughter wrote me a love note, “I love you to the moon and back momView Post

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Simple Pumpkin Writing Center and Fall Literacy Activity for Preschool

Katie T. Christiansen — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:47:31 +0000

Make a simple and inviting pumpkin writing center as a fall preschool literacy activity. I’m always looking for ideas to do with pumpkins. Fall preschool activities are so fun so I figure that the more pumpkin activities, the better! Am I right!?! I especially love doing no-carve pumpkin ideas beforehand. If I can get twoView Post

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Space Themed Number Writing Practice

Katie T. Christiansen — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:01:44 +0000

Do you have little ones who are ready for some writing practice? I’ve come up with space-themed number writing practice cards, and I’ll show you a great way to adapt it for pre-writing or writing practice. I have to put out a word of caution though! I used to teach children to write by handingView Post

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Preschool Name Writing Practice Ideas

Katie T. Christiansen — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:00:53 +0000

I love teaching children to write their names. It’s a skill they will use for the rest of their lives, and it is so exciting to help them with this milestone. Writing doesn’t have to be hard or stressful though, so I have put together easy ways to help children write their names. I rememberView Post

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6 Hands On Alphabet Activities

Katie T. Christiansen — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:14:12 +0000

Disclosure: Discount School Supply sent us these items to review. All opinions are my own. While working at a preschool center and owning my own preschool program in my home, Discount has been one of my preferred sources for purchasing educational supplies because of their affordable prices and innovative products. When Discount School Supply contactedView Post

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Tactile Name Writing Practice

Katie T. Christiansen — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:01:39 +0000

One of the skills that excites me the most about the preschool years is teaching them to write their names — a foundation they will use for the rest of their lives! This tactile name writing practice book is super simple to make, and you will find it to be a very helpful tool forView Post

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How I Created a Calming and Inviting Preschool Classroom

Katie T. Christiansen — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:08:39 +0000

Welcome to my in home preschool. I am so happy to show you around! At the end I’ll send you off to some more amazing classrooms and spaces too. I am a former preschool classroom teacher and administrator of 10 years turned into a work at home preschool teacher, and I’ve been teaching from myView Post

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Friendship Letters

Katie T. Christiansen — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:00:45 +0000

My preschoolers have been in “writing heaven” lately! I try to set the scene to encourage writing skills and fine motor skills on a regular basis, and this is one of those “jackpot activities.” It’s always a great feeling when I’m having to tell them they need to pause on the writing…to eat lunch…and thenView Post

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