Here are some printable resources to use in your classroom while children are observing the butterfly life cycle. How to Grow Caterpillars in the Classroom Caterpillars can be purchased from insect companies, which are then sent through the mail to your school. Caterpillars typically arrive very tiny and in a cup with their food. Wait […]
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Covid-19 Resources for Teachers
Teaching is going to be very different this year. Here are some resources for teaching during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. Whether you are teaching In-Person classes, Online / Distance Learning, or Hybrid Model, I hope that this will be a spot to help you get ideas resources! This page is being updated frequently, so be […]
The Nuts Keep Rolling (Eric Litwin) Activities + Giveaway!
The Nuts Keep Rolling is the newest book by bestselling author Eric Litwin. This new book will be available soon on April 18, 2017. Eric Litwin is the author of the first four Pete the Cat books, the Groovy Joe series, and the Nut Family series. Keep reading for activities to go with the book […]
Painting Tips for Pre-K Teachers
Painting is an important part of education in Pre-K. It’s messy, but purposeful. Here are some tips to help preschool teachers with painting in the classroom. Choosing Paintbrushes I prefer paintbrushes that have the handle made all of plastic rather than the metal and wood ones. The metal eventually rusts and the wood expands when wet and separates […]
5 Mistakes Pre-K Teachers Make the First Week of School
There are 5 mistakes Pre-K teachers typically make in the first week of school. After years of trial and error, I now avoid doing these five things. We preschool teachers typically do these things because it’s tradition, or it’s cute, or because Kindergarten and First Grade teachers do it (and we want to do it, too). This […]
Establishing Teacher-Child Relationships
Establishing relationships with your students is the most important factor in managing behavior in the classroom. When an individual child knows you love them, it will become easier to guide them towards positive behavior. This is important with all children, but particularly with children with the most challenging behaviors. This post is based on the book […]