This week in my preschool classroom we are learning about fire safety and prevention. Today we made a fun campfire snack using pretzels and licorice. Ingredients: Snyder’s sourdough nibblers pretzels mini pretzels red licorice Arrange nibblers in a circle to represent a safe fire pit. Then break up mini pretzels to look like twigs, sticks, … Read more
Being a preschool teacher, I’m constantly laminating for classroom projects and displays. The school where I teach has a laminator for the teachers to share but it seems we are always needing to laminate at the same time. Receiving a Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator last week was a dream come true! Having my very own laminator … Read more
Introducing yourself to a new class of students and their parents at the beginning of the year isn’t difficult. But what do you do when you are a preschool teacher and have new students coming into your classroom throughout the entire year? A permanent teacher introduction board hanging in your classroom is a fun way … Read more
As a preschool teacher, I’m always seeking frugal crafts that can incorporate music and movement in the classroom. This week we are focusing on a safari theme and had fun making noisy shakers. This project is fun for toddlers as well as older preschool aged children. Supplies: empty plastic milk bottles buttons stickers If you’re … Read more
This week my pre-k classroom was learning about the letter T. We spent an entire morning learning about Thunderstorms. We don’t get to see rain or thunderstorms in Arizona too often outside of our monsoon season. Our surprise rain Friday morning went perfectly with my lesson plan! Earlier in the week we read a book … Read more
Returning to the classroom after holiday break is exciting. I can’t wait to see all the excited kiddos lined up ready to share the silly stories of their adventures. I’m also excited to get right to work with a few classroom projects. I am looking forward to sharing pictures of our January classroom fun. I … Read more