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Lesson Planning: Preschool Lesson Plans

Lesson planning for preschool teachers can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are many factors to keep in mind — essential skills that need to be included, time allotted for tasks, time spent on planning itself and sometimes even cost of materials or necessary items for a specific lesson plan. Lesson planning

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Children’s Yoga Poses: An Introduction

Children’s yoga poses don’t have to be difficult to introduce. You may be surprised at how easy it is to introduce your children or students to yoga, which can help instill a lifelong love of yoga. Yoga is an excellent way to introduce children of all ages, including toddlers preschoolers,

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Halloween Activities for Preschoolers

Halloween activities for preschoolers can not only be fun but also educational. The festive atmosphere and spooky decorations make it a great time to engage in learning activities that are both entertaining and educational. As a teacher or educator, you have the opportunity to create a memorable experience for your

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Do It Yourself Kinetic Sand Recipe

Do it yourself kinetic sand is so easy to make with this recipe I came across on Pinterest. I have tried other recipes before and they were okay, but not great. One of the recipes I tried previously used actual sand, which isn’t always practical or cost effective. The “real”

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Yoga Poses for Morning: Start Mornings with Stretching!

Waking up in the morning can be a challenge for kids. Why not get them moving with fun yoga poses? Kids love the sense of accomplishment that comes with mastering certain poses and it’s a great way to get their body going in the morning. Since yoga is low-impact, it’s

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What’s a Yoga Classroom? Change How You Teach Preschool!

I know. A preschool “yoga classroom”. Sounds kind of odd, right? Think of it more like this: a yoga-based classroom for preschoolers. How is it different from other classrooms? How does it help you teach?  First the BenefitsYoga has so many benefits for children. It can help calm or energize

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Sensory Kit: Fun Summer Sensory Activities

A sensory kit can provide hours of fun for children. We put together a few themed sensory kits to give you some ideas to put together sensory activity kits for your children or students. This post will also give information about our sensory kits * for our school families who have

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Sensory Play Benefits (and It’s Not Just for Kids!)

Sensory play benefits for children are truly immeasurable. I am a huge fan of sensory play*. When I say that, I don’t mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for little children.” I mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for MYSELF!” Yes, I do enjoy sensory

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Spring Activities for Kindergarteners

Spring is a great time for kindergarteners to have fun with activities that help them learn and grow. There are lots of spring themed activities that kids of all ages can enjoy! From bird watching and nature walks to gardening, painting, and crafting projects – there’s something spring-related out there

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