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Looking for the best kindness books for preschool to build a more caring classroom? You’re in the right place. These stories go beyond surface-level lessons; they invite real conversations about empathy, helping others, and being a kind friend. Teaching kindness isn’t just about creating a calm, happy classroom vibe (though that’s definitely a bonus). Research shows that practicing kindness improves […]
Looking for ways to cultivate kindness in your students’ hearts this World Kindness Day? Look no further! In this blog post, I have compiled a list of 10 delightful World Kindness Day activities specifically designed for preschoolers, making it easy for you to teach and celebrate kindness with your young learners. If you are looking for things to do for […]
Ever thought of bringing positive affirmations into your preschool classroom? I’m sure you’ve seen the swanky classroom affirmation mirrors on Instagram and thought they looked cute; but have you ever wondered why are teachers including positive affirmations in their classrooms? Students need to know that self-talk is a very positive part of self-regulation, and even our youngest learners should be […]
Can you believe it’s already time to welcome a brand-new bunch of little learners? At first, planning your first day of preschool can feel a little overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to create the just right mix of calm, connection, and structure. You might be wondering:Do I start with a story?Do I teach routines right away?Do I set up centers […]
The Perfect Read Alouds to Kick Off a New Preschool Year Back to school season is such an exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking!) time for little learners. Whether it’s their very first time heading off to preschool or they’re returning for another year of fun, books can be a beautiful bridge to help them process all the big feelings that come […]
How are your preschoolers going with self-regulation right now?Yep, I hear you. It’s a huge skill for our little learners and the truth is, most of them are only just starting to figure it out. One minute they’re calm and happy, the next they’re a puddle of big feelings on the mat (sometimes over a blue cup instead of the […]
Last week I noticed one of my preschoolers named Jack backing away from one of the other children. He was frowning, his mouth was turned down and he clearly appeared uneasy. I walked up to them both and noticed the other child laughing and waving a toy at Jack, not seeming to grasp how Jack was feeling. I stopped them […]
Looking for meaningful classroom mottos to use with your preschoolers?Even though it’s mid-year here in Australia, I’ve been reflecting on ways to strengthen the sense of community in my classroom, and that led me to explore the power of classroom mottos. Classroom mottos are simple, powerful phrases that help set the tone for the year. They guide behavior, support social-emotional […]
Did you know that in surveys done by Breńe Brown and her team, they found that people on average can only identify 3 emotions when they are actually feeling them? I’m not kidding. The 3 emotions are happiness, sadness and anger (Atlas of the Heart by Breńe Brown). That is absolutely stagering if you think about it. I am just […]
Would You Rather Questions For Kids You probably have played this game once or twice. You may have been on the bus ride to a 5th-grade field trip, college, or even as an adult sitting around a winter fire with friends. You might know the game by the name This or That too. It is an entertaining game that can […]