100th Day Activities for Preschool
By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Jan. 16, 2025 The 100th Day of school is one of my favorite days of school! I plan an entire day of learning around the number 100 to celebrate that we have been learning for 100 days! We all dress up like we are 100 years old - complete with clothing, wigs, glasses, pearls, canes, and anything else that a 100 year ol... Read more 16 Jan 2025 - 4 minute read
Beach Scavenger Hunt
Let’s take learning to the beach! There is no better way to fill our summer days than with a quick trip to the beach. Since we are local to the beach, I love to find ways we can take our learning to the beach during all 4 seasons of the year. This scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor learning so that we can go to the beach all year long! You c... Read more 23 Aug 2024 - less than 1 minute read
How to Plan Differentiated Phonics Lessons
As we head into the back to school season, there is always so much to do! So, I teamed up with some teacher friends to help get you ready to start your year! I want to make your back to school planning as simple as possible, so I have put together some tips on how to prepare everything for teaching phonics in your small groups before the school ... Read more 20 Jul 2024 - 2 minute read
Lemon Playdough Recipe
Nothing feels more like childhood than a fresh batch of homemade playdough! My go-to recipe for playdough is this lemon scented dough. If you haven’t ever tried cooking in the kitchen with your little ones, then today is the day! Measuring, pouring, mixing, and kneading are all excellent exercises for building fine motor skills in their hands, ... Read more 19 Jul 2024 - 1 minute read
What are cvc words?
When you first begin teaching phonics, it is easy to feel overwhelmed with all the new literacy language that is thrown at you! If you are teaching young children, then one of the first phonics skills you will need to be prepared to teach are cvc words. So, let’s break down what cvc words are and some of my favorite ways to teach them! CVC word... Read more 19 Jul 2024 - 4 minute read