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Did you know, according to Harvard, exercise lights the brain on fire and sets your brain up for learning retention? That’s what makes active movement games and recess so essential for students. Exercise increases brainpower! Review the letters your student has learned and start introducing the concept of…
The king won’t get out of the bathtub! It’s one of my most favorite picture books ever, and it’s also the perfect letter K picture book! Books are one of the best ways to introduce a new letter to your child. As you read…
Learning to sort, group, and organize objects in our world is an important skill for early learning. Students will sort and organize items by color in this hands-on color sorting activity with pipe cleaners and pony beads. More advanced students can practice creating patterns for a challenge. Our brain…
Jesters bring a smile to every face and so will this jester craft. Your student will transform the letter j into a jester with this lowercase letter j craft for preschool, and learn the shape and sound of j in the process. Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. If…
If you’ve ever been stung by jellyfish, you know they are not to be taken lightly, but children are still captivated by these squishy, flowing creatures of the sea. Read books about jellyfish and turn the letter J into a jellyfish with this uppercase letter J craft for…
From wordless storybooks to beautifully illustrated rhyme, our letter J books for preschool will inspire your students. Everyone will enjoy storytime and practice the sound of J as you read these letter J picture books together. Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. If you use them, I might be…
Have you seen these cool tangram sets at yard sales, local stores, or maybe on Pinterest? Maybe you are wondering what to do with tangram puzzles for kids. Tangrams are shapes made out of thin plastic in specific sizes. These shapes are standardized for both color and size so they…
I’m not a huge fan of touching these beautiful, slimy, fast-tongued creatures, but kids are often fascinated with them! Iguanas are the perfect animal to showcase a very clear short vowel sound of i. In this lowercase letter I craft, students will transform i into an iguana…
If you’ve never lived on an island or even visited one, islands are magical places that fuel the imagination and captivate the minds of young and old alike. In this uppercase letter I craft for preschool, students will transform I into an island while practicing the long vowel…
As we were reviewing our letters and learning to read in the first grade, we were also exploring social studies for the first time. We made little igloos out of broken eggshells by drawing grid lines on each one and creating an artistic display. I loved that project, and the…