Homeschooling
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Valentine’s Day Activities Preschoolers will Love!
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate at home with your child or in the classroom with your students! I’ve put together a list of books and educational activities the little ones will love. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my small business! Jump to: BooksScienceMath AlphabetKindness Favorite Valentine’s Day Books A list of books about Valentine’s Day, love, kindness and friendship! Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold LobelJust My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle…
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Valentine’s Day Science Activities for Preschool and Elementary Students
When getting ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your students, science may not be the first subject you think of for planning an activity. However, I’ve found several ways to introduce science to this happy holiday! Click here for more preschool Valentine’s Day Activities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. ClassificationMixtures & SolutionsColor MixingDancing HeartsScientific Method Valentine’s Day Science Classification During Valentine’s Day, a bag or two of candy hearts is going to get you far in your classroom (or homeschool)! The above link is for Amazon and has one bag selling for $10…please…
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The Mitten: Easy Activities and Curriculum for Young Learners
Jan Brett’s ‘The Mitten’ is a classic story for early childhood or elementary aged children. The perfect book to read during the winter, it offers several ways to creatively teach curriculum standards. Follow along for my ideas! This post may contain affiliate links, by clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a commission at no extra cost to you. Sidebar: These mittens from Amazon are excellent for kids! They come in three different sizes and have zippers to make putting them on easier. The Mitten ‘The Mitten’ is a story that I can remember learning in elementary school and one that I have passed on to my…
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If you Give a Dog a Donut-Resources & Curriculum Ideas
Everyone loves the Laura Numeroff classic, ‘If you Give a Mouse a Cookie’, but did you know this book has spun off into a series of stories? Preschoolers will love ‘If you Give a Dog a Donut’ and I’ve got some fun new curriculum ideas to pair with the book. Keep reading to see all of the possibilities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! If you Give a Dog a Donut In order to teach this lesson, you’ll first and foremost need the book! Here’s my…
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Corduroy Lesson Plans for Early Childhood
Do you love adding classic stories to your curriculum? Is it teddy bear week at school or are you looking to add more connections to story time at home? Either way, follow along for some great Corduroy lesson plans using Don Freeman’s wonderful book. *Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! All about Corduroy Corduroy is a childhood classic book about a bear who wants to be loved. Follow along on his adventures throughout a department store to find his lost button and see if he ever…
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The Gingerbread Man
Are you looking for secular winter curriculum? The Gingerbread Man is a classic tale and the perfect theme for December. With plenty of great literature lesson tie-ins, preschool and elementary students will love learning with The Gingerbread Man! *Some links on my site are affiliate links. This means I may make a small commission from you clicking on them and making a purchase- at NO extra cost to you! Thanks for your support. Whether you’re homeschooling and not ready for a full blown Christmas theme or teaching in a secular school, The Gingerbread Man is a great book to ease into the month of December. My favorite version is illustrated…
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Ten Apples Up on Top
Ten Apples Up on Top is an excellent early reader book with so many cross-curricular opportunities. Choose to teach this book in the fall, during prime apple picking season, or wait until March to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Do you have a copy of Dr. Seuss’ Ten Apples Up on Top? – Grab one here: **I am an Amazon Affiliate, any purchases made from my site help keep this site going at no extra cost to you! Thank you!** The best way to start an apple unit or introduce Ten Apples up on Top, might just be to go get some apples! In the midwest it’s an annual tradition…
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Back to School-What to do with your Preschooler this fall!
Are you looking for the perfect homeschool curriculum for the first week of school? Are your preschool students excited for school and all things Autumn? Below you will find lessons perfect for three and four year old students ready to dive into their education. Get ready for a one page stop for back to school curriculum for preschoolers. Looking for direct links to Chaos Manager Curriculum?- click here Impact-Site-Verification: -1735530 Favorite Back to School Book Titles Are you looking for the perfect book for your Back to School curriculum for preschoolers? Look no further than this list (I am an Amazon Affiliate and may earn a small commission at no…
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Homeschooling your Toddler
Updated October 2023 Are you suddenly without daycare or preschool? Ready to homeschool your toddler or preschooler? Read on to find out a few simple items to have on hand while homeschooling your toddler! *Some links are affiliate links and I may make a small commission from your purchase at no extra cost to you. All opinions are my own. I am not a certified teacher, just a mom with 10+ years of early childhood education experience! A lot of us are finding ourselves scrambling and panicking about teaching our young children this fall. The good news is…you are probably already doing a great job! The better news is making…
