Zoo Themed Toddler Activities

For the past year and a half, my son and I worked through 26 toddler school units. It was so much fun to watch Conner engage in toddler activities while we learned about all 26 letters of the alphabet. We loved every moment! To finish out the alphabet, I created this Zoo Themed Toddler School Unit. Our final 5 lesson plans were so much fun and I... Read more

Butterfly Themed Toddler School Lessons

By LAURIN BRAINARD Updated Dec. 15, 2023 Spring is in the air, which means it is the perfect time to share our Toddler School Butterfly Unit with you all! We loved this unit because we were able to relate the butterfly activities to the live butterflies that we saw outside in our backyard and at the park! Lesson Components Each of the 5 lesson... Read more

7 Valentine's Day STEM Challenge Activities

February is here and my kids are so excited for Valentine’s Day! I love to incorporate activities in my classroom that channel this energy into learning activities. My favorite way to spend a class party or February afternoon is by setting up our Valentine’s Day STEM stations. They are low prep and contain a variety of challenges so that all of ... Read more

Salt Dough Handprint Keepsake

Salt dough is quickly becoming a craft supply staple for us and this salt dough handprint craft is a new favorite! I wanted a keepsake craft for grandparents that I could make with my own kids. It is perfect for a preschool Valentine or Mother’s Day craft or in a primary classroom especially loved that the salt dough is edible (although I wouldn... Read more

Jelly Bean Themed Toddler School Lessons

If your toddlers are anything like mine, then you can probably relate to the excitement that comes out when Easter bunnies, jelly beans, and chocolate eggs start to line the shelves at the grocery store. Every time we would walk down the aisle my son would ask to bring some jelly beans home. So, I put together this fun Jelly Bean Themed Toddler ... Read more