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Preschool Curriculum Map for the Year

Preschool Curriculum Map for the Year

By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Apr. 09, 2025 Are you looking for activities to do with your preschoolers this year? I know how challenging it can be to plan activities for preschoolers and I want to come alongside you to make this as easy as possible for you! I remember when I started planning preschool activities 7 years ago. I spent so many hours... Read more

St. Patrick's Day Activities for Preschool

St. Patrick's Day Activities for Preschool

By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Jan. 16, 2025 Are your children excited to catch that pesky leprechaun this year? Get ready to make memories with your little ones this St. Patrick’s Day by planning a day filled with learning all centered around leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold, and more! Build a Leprechaun Trap with Preschoolers My favorite w... Read more

10 Field Trips in your Community

10 Field Trips in your Community

By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Feb. 16, 2025 Finding field trips for young children is easier than you think! You don’t need to travel far or spend a lot of money to give your preschooler a variety of hands-on learning experiences through field trips. Some of the best field trips are just around the corner from home! So, let’s dive into 10 simple a... Read more

100th Day Activities for Preschool

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

Beach Scavenger Hunt

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