10 Fun Ways to Build Fine Motor Skills at the Beginning of the Year
As early childhood teachers, we know how important it is for our students to build strong hands and fingers before diving into handwriting. But during those first few weeks of school, it’s not always easy to fit in fine motor skills practice alongside everything else! Fortunately, you don’t need a complicated setup or fancy supplies […]
5 Fun and Functional Preschool and Kindergarten Classroom Decor Ideas
Have you ever gotten caught up in the Pinterest-perfect classroom decor craze? You know the one that leaves you spending way too much money and time on back-to-school decorating? Yep, me too! We’ve all been there. It’s so easy to spend hours planning beautiful bulletin boards and matching decorations, only to realize you’ve filled your […]
10 Summer Fine Motor Activities for Preschoolers
If you teach preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, or support homeschool or summer programs, you already know something important… Fine motor skills do not take the summer off. In fact, this is one of the most important times of year to keep them going in simple, low-pressure ways that still feel fun for kids. But, we’re also […]
Easy Kindergarten Readiness Summer Practice Packets for Busy Teachers & Families
The end of the school year always brings a mix of emotions, doesn’t it? Excitement for summer break, pride in how much your students have grown, and maybe just a tiny bit of worry about how much they’ll remember by August. If managing the summer slide is on your radar, kindergarten readiness summer practice packets […]
Easy and Fun Fine Motor Practice with Snap Cube Mats
Hey teacher friend, let’s talk centers. You know the ones I mean. . . the ones that need to be engaging, hands-on, and educational (while also not driving you crazy with prep). If that combo sounds like a dream, I’ve got something you are going to love. . . Snap Cube Mats! I recently added […]