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Your go-to place to learn why and how to bring social-emotional learning to your classroom with preschool activities for emotions, social skills, and more.
Imagine you’re sipping a cappuccino with the most supportive mentor teacher. You two are having a chat about ways to support your preschoolers and create calm, happy classrooms.
That’s how I want you to feel as you browse and read through the Spark Interest with Sara Blog. Here, you’ll find…
resources to support your understanding of early childhood social-emotional development
preschool activities for emotions, friendship, problem-solving, and more
and inspiration and motivation to tackle even the most complex SEL concepts with your young learners.
Whether you’re just getting started with social-emotional learning or you’ve been teaching it for years, this blog is for you.
Whether you’re just getting started with social-emotional learning or you’ve been teaching it for years, this blog is for you.
The Latest Read
Building Strong Parent Teacher Relationships: A Guide for Preschool Teachers
I was sitting in front of my son’s classroom teacher last week and as I sat there, I realized pretty quickly that I probably wouldn’t have needed to write that strong email and we probably […]
10 Awesome Picture Books About Teamwork that Inspire Collaboration
In my preschool classroom, working together and teamwork is a skill we work on early in the school year. It is such an invaluable skill to teach our preschoolers but not always an easy concept […]
10 Essential Items for a Calming Corner for Your Preschool Classroom
In the bustling world of preschool, we all know emotions can run high! In those moments, our young learners might need some support in regulating their emotions and that’s where a calming corner comes in. […]
10 Meaningful and Fun Ways to Teach Friendship in Preschool
As preschool teachers, we all know that the most important thing we can teach our young students are social skills; especially skills that will help them form friendships. We know how important it is to […]
Empower Preschoolers with These 50 Confidence-Boosting Positive Affirmations
Preschool is a crucial time for young children to develop self-confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset. As teachers, we have the power to shape their outlook on themselves and the world around them, by using […]
7 Practical Tips for Building a Supportive Classroom Community in Early Childhood
Building positive relationships with your students is not only essential for creating a warm and inclusive classroom environment but also lays the foundation for their academic and personal growth. As teachers, we can make a […]
Hey there!
I’m Sara — a preschool teacher who’s passionate about SEL with just one goal:
I want to help you effortlessly put together the pieces of the SEL puzzle with engaging preschool activities for emotions, social skills, and more.
With a focus solely on social-emotional learning resources for preschool teachers, I create the pieces that go into that puzzle, so you don’t have to.
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Size of the Problem vs Reaction Game
Get your learners thinking (and giggling) as they engage with the idea that our reactions will differ according to the size of a problem in this FUN FREEBIE.
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(Are you a kindergarten teacher, school counselor, parent, or teacher working in a childcare setting crossing your fingers that my SEL resources will work for you too? Because they absolutely will!)
It’s time to put down the 32 balls you're currently juggling… And let me take some of the planning and prep work off your plate.
Together, we can bring accessible, engaging early childhood social-emotional development activities to your classroom. We'll instill a sense of joy and calm in your days and support each one of your diverse preschoolers. All while giving you a chance to
take a much-deserved break.
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