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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
11 Perfect Preschool First Week of School Books and Activities
Welcome, PreK teachers, to the exciting first week of the school year! You are about to embark on another fun-filled journey of learning and discovery with your little learners. During this special week, you have […]
How to Teach Fairness to Preschoolers and Help Them Develop Empathy
If you teach preschool, you’ve heard “That’s not fair!” more times than you can count. It usually happens when: Fairness is a tricky concept for 4 and 5-year-olds. They’re not trying to be difficult. They’re […]
19 Books to Teach Growth Mindset To Preschoolers and Help Them Grow
I have been on the hunt lately for growth mindset picture books for my preschoolers. There are so many great options, but finding the right options for my young learners was a bit of a […]
How to Help Preschoolers Embrace A Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset
“I can’t do it!” or “I can’t do it…yet!”Which one sounds more familiar in your preschool classroom? That tiny word—yet—can make a world of difference in how children view themselves and their abilities. It’s the […]
6 Easy Ways to Teach Size of the Problem in Your Preschool Classroom
Size of the problem is a valuable social skills concept that helps children identify the severity of a problem and decide how to respond appropriately. It teaches that not all problems are the same—think of […]
7 Effective Strategies for Introducing Mindfulness for Preschool Children
I bet you’re thinking, “Mindfulness for preschool, how is that even possible?” It’s hard enough for us grown-ups to bring mindfulness into our daily lives so how can we expect children to be mindful and […]
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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