S. J. Little’s Preschool Blog 

The following posts are written by S. J. Little, a preschool teacher. They are written for parents, preschool teachers, caregivers and anyone else who has a toddler or preschooler in their life

If you have a topic in mind that you’d like to see me write about, feel free to submit your idea here.

Also, I have compiled links to a few of my favourite preschool resources here.

Choosing Excellent Books for Preschoolers

  "Read books to your children." We hear it over and over again. Indeed, it is true that reading good...
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Big List of Simple Preschool Songs – Classic and New

  Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut when it comes to preschool songs? Are your children getting...
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Simple Heart Song for 1-3 Year Olds

  This is my favourite Valentine's day song for children aged 1-3. Not only is it about hearts, it also...
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Simple Handwashing Song for Preschoolers

  Handwashing is a skill young children do not automatically know. They must be taught. How can you teach your...
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Shine Shine Christmas Lights

  Looking for a Christmas song that is simple, fun, and educational? Then this is the song for you. Sung...
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Quick Craft Inspiration: 5 preschool art ideas that can be adapted for any theme

  Have you ever found yourself struggling for inspiration when it comes to planning preschool crafts? Do you need art...
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Mr. Giraffe Song for Preschoolers

  A few years back I was teaching my preschool children about different animals. One of the days my focus...
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We Get To Go To School – Preschool Song

  September is a time when many children head back to school. Here's a great song to start off the...
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Smoother Transitions: 8 Helpful Tips

  What is a Transition? In the preschool and childcare world, a transition is any time children are switching between...
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3 Super Simple Lullabies

  Do you like to sing to your child as you put them to bed? Want some new songs to...
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Three Little Blue Cars – Preschool Fingerplay

  Are you teaching about community helpers, such as mechanics, or is your theme transportation? Is your child simply excited...
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3 Cleanup Strategies for Toddlers and Preschoolers

  Do you have young children? Have you ever struggled to get them to help clean up? If so, you...
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4 Fantastic Free Preschool Field Trips in Calgary

  While this article is specific to preschool field trips in Calgary, it may give you ideas of free field...
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2 Educational Space Songs for Preschoolers

  I don't know why it is, but I've had countless 2-4 year olds in my class who are fascinated...
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Create Your Own Preschool Curriculum for Free

  I've heard many people asking about curriculums to use with their preschooler(s). While there are preschool curriculum options available...
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8 Tips for Keeping Preschoolers Engaged During Circle Time

  How do preschool teachers do it? How do they keep a group of 2-4 year olds listening and engaged...
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Simple Gingerbread Man Song For Preschoolers

  A while back, one of my coworkers was looking for an easy gingerbread man song to sing with her...
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9-1-1 Song and Safety Tips For Preschoolers

  How young should we teach a child to call 911? That's a good question. Many preschools will dedicate a...
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Scissors and Preschoolers – Scissor Basics

  When should children learn to use scissors? At what age are they too young? How should I teach my...
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Preschool Harvest Song

  Ah, autumn. The time when leaves turn beautiful fall shades, children return to school, and gardens must be harvested...
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