Katie T. Christiansen, Author at Preschool Inspirations https://preschoolinspirations.com/author/katiecturner/ Preschool Activities and Learning Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:24:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 73520101 Rainbow Sensory Bottle https://preschoolinspirations.com/rainbow-discovery-bottle/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/rainbow-discovery-bottle/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 http://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=7041 Want to make a rainbow sensory bottle that won’t mix together right away like a typical rainbow density bottle? This rainbow bottle is perfect, and we love using it for one of our favorite preschool themes: rainbows! Over time, the colors will mix and blend, but it can last for weeks or even months. ToView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/rainbow-discovery-bottle/feed/ 12 7041 Teaching Neurodivergent Children in Early Childhood Education https://preschoolinspirations.com/teaching-neurodivergent-children-in-early-childhood-education/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/teaching-neurodivergent-children-in-early-childhood-education/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=25800 One of the most challenging aspects of teaching preschool is meeting each child where they are at. We wear a lot of hats in the classroom when teaching children with various: I am sharing how to support neurodivergent learners in early childhood education. You can take your knowledge to the next level by enrolling inView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/teaching-neurodivergent-children-in-early-childhood-education/feed/ 0 25800 Creating Musical Memories: Teaching Music in Preschool https://preschoolinspirations.com/music-in-preschool/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/music-in-preschool/#respond Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=25184 Music in preschool is synonymous with learning, giggles, smiles, movement, and fun! It also has a myriad of developmental and educational benefits. If you are seeking ways to better integrate music into your preschool classroom, you have come to the right place! We are sharing tips to help you: After reading our tips, you canView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/music-in-preschool/feed/ 0 25184 How to Include STEAM in Preschool Lesson Plans https://preschoolinspirations.com/steam-in-preschool/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/steam-in-preschool/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:18:05 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=24680 One of the best ways to get preschoolers curious about the world around them is by including STEAM in preschool. Bonus! It’s super fun and engaging at the same time! Kids love to create, make, build, and design. That’s because they are natural born engineers, artists, and designers. By exploring STEAM activities for each letterView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/steam-in-preschool/feed/ 0 24680 DIY Animal Puzzle https://preschoolinspirations.com/diy-animal-puzzle/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/diy-animal-puzzle/#respond Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=24124 Make a fun animal puzzle that kids can scramble up in different ways and play with over and over again. I love that little learners can mix and match different parts of the animals. Plus, it’s a great way to bring new life to a recycled paper towel roll. This is perfect for an animalView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/diy-animal-puzzle/feed/ 0 24124 How to use Question of the Day for Circle Time https://preschoolinspirations.com/question-of-the-day/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/question-of-the-day/#respond Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=12308 There is no doubt about it that one of the favorite and most-loved circle time activities I do is Question of the Day. My class looks forward to it each time, and some of them even bring their parents over to see it at the end of the day. Talk about making my teacher heartView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/question-of-the-day/feed/ 0 12308 Why Potty Training is Failing https://preschoolinspirations.com/potty-training-failing/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/potty-training-failing/#respond Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=23409 Potty training is failing for many kids and families! While many parents suffer silently, I am here to shine a light on what is truly happening. If you started off potty training your child with feelings of hope and excitement, and that all came crashing down to a pile of resentment and puddles of peeView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/potty-training-failing/feed/ 0 23409 5 Online Trainings for Preschool Teachers https://preschoolinspirations.com/5-online-trainings-for-preschool-teachers/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/5-online-trainings-for-preschool-teachers/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=22742 If you are in need of preschool professional development credits, you have come to the right place!  I am partnering with ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) to share the top 5 online trainings for preschool teachers. These trainings are some of the most essential topics in ECE today. In many cases, some of these topics canView Post

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]]> https://preschoolinspirations.com/christmas-ten-frame-counting-mats/feed/ 0 22352 20 Animal Yoga Poses for Kids https://preschoolinspirations.com/animal-yoga-poses-for-kids/ https://preschoolinspirations.com/animal-yoga-poses-for-kids/#respond Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://preschoolinspirations.com/?p=20489 One of the best ways to get children engaged in yoga is by using animal yoga. From the peaceful butterfly to the familiar downward dog, there is a variety of animal yoga poses for kids of all ages. When children practice yoga regularly, it helps with: Relaxation Focus Mindfulness Deep Breathing Add some animal yogaView Post

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