Time to learn about Thanksgiving and why we share a day with family and friends to give thanks. Since most students today have little concept of travel to our country in the early days, I like to show them what the Mayflower looked like. We talk about the sails and why wind was so … Continue reading The Mayflower Sails Again!
Here is a fun and simple Thanksgiving craft idea that only requires a few supplies. Kids will have so much fun making them in class or you can print the directions for them to make at home. Materials: Styrofoam cups, one for each place card Black paint Paintbrush Black, yellow, and white construction paper Pencil … Continue reading Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: Pilgrim Hat Place Cards
Need some ideas for a Fall bulletin board? Take a look. I sent my pre-k teacher friend Brenda an assortment of decorative items and within 2 weeks, I had a treasure trove of ideas to share with you. She just can’t stop—does she sleep? Her classroom is amazing and the halls around it are, too! … Continue reading “Bulletin Board Brenda” Has Been Busy!
One of our new books, All About Me! is filled with simple, creative ideas to help you learn more about your Pre-K or K children and allow them to learn more about themselves. The author, Brenda Strickland, has been teaching a classroom filled with enthusiastic preschoolers for many years and every activity in her book … Continue reading Get Crafty–Early Childhood Activities for School or Home